Welcome to St Pete's Young Women's Book Club. Meet other women between the ages of 18 and 35 who share similar interests and a love for reading. Come laugh, share stories, and make new friends. This group is to help new comers to the area meet other woman around their age and locals connect with new friends. Upcoming 2012 book club selections: Lunch in Paris by Elizabeth Bard MWF Seeking BFF by Rachel Bertsche Rules of Civility by Amor Towles Bossypants by Tina Fey We have read over 25 books t …

… While we are enjoying the fresh air and making friends we are also taking into consideration the foot print we leave on our planet, and want people to be more aware, take an interest, and perhaps challenge themselves in preserving our environment. One of our favorite sayings is " WE NEVER EXPERIENCE A HEADWIND ONLY A PLEASANT BREEZE NO MATTER THE DIRECTION IT BLOWS". So stop walking the same old path, and venture through the woods, you will get a little dirty, but YOU MAY JUST FIND WHAT YOU ARE …

… As a Meetup, we strive for Couples to meet other Couples who are looking to make new friends!  You do not need to join as a couple specifically.  Many within the Meetup site have had accounts prior to being a couple.  Both can join individually or just one of you if the other doesn't have a meetup account.  Just let us know who is with who.  We are Sarasota's First Couples Oriented Meetup!  The Sarasota Couples Meetup Group is a Family-Friendly Organization. A Few Rules:  1. You must post a rec …

Single, Dating or Married, this group is for those of us who simply are looking to make time for ourselves to get out and socialize!  Whether you grew up in Sarasota or are just getting to town for the first time, this group is a lot of fun!  Recent events include activities such as Dining out-Going out, Golf, Beach Volleyball, Tennis, Biking, Dancing/Dance lessons, making new friends, wine tastings, sports and recreation, and Beach activities.  This group is about people who have a great attitu …

… If you have recently moved to this area and are now an established full-time resident, come out and join other fun loving, interesting new residents, along with some veteran Sarasota "Ambassadors", and make friends and local contacts as we explore what makes Sarasota a special place!    To become a New to Sarasota member: - join us after you have already moved to the Sarasota or surrounding area and you are now a full-time new resident - Please post a clear facial photo of yourself on your Membe …

Meet people interested in breaking bread with fellow foodies and gourmets in Sarasota's Meet-up group, Dining Out-Going Out, SRQ! Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals, and have satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. We offer something for everyone; our members include professionals, singles & couples of all ages!Dining Out-Going Out Sarasota (DO/GO SRQ) is dedicated to discovering and exploring the various dining experiences the area has to offer as well as checking …

Hello my fellow tennis players. There is no better way to meet local players looking to hit some tennis balls - SMAC! Guys AND gals are encouraged to join us for some casual, friendly, social and even competitive tennis fun! Hopefully, SMAC will give players of all levels a flexible and fun format, to find comparable partners who'd like to play a few times a week, to network with other players with similar abilities, without the need to join a league. Update: 12/23/2010: As we approach the Ne …

The purpose of the group is to make new friends, enjoy new places for breakfast and to learn a bit about Sarasota/Bradenton and the surrounding areas. Locations will include everything from the historic cafes, to breakfast on the beach or brunch at the latest new local. The most important part of this group will be the people. You do not have to live in the area to join in the fun while you are here. Some of us are full-timers and others only show a few times a year. All are welcome. If you are …

Do you want to meet professional LESBIANS in a more profound and creative environment that also allows for socializing over food and drinks? You may be interested in this. We have started this group to provide the art of expression with a fusion of entertainment in the Sarasota/Manatee area. These events will be great for those that enjoy good conversations, over drinks or food, or both. Hence, the primary goal of the occasion is to facilitate a social gathering of LESBIANS and their friends in …

I created this group for women in their 30s and 40s but we are open to any ages. We are working professionals looking to meet new friends for dining out, bar hopping, beach trips, festivals, sunset cruises, shopping, movies and any other local events that may be going on. As the organizer for the group, I always tell new members that I am open to any ideas for events and if you have suggestions you can post what you want on the site. Before I became an organizer I was a member of other meetup gr …

Paddles are on the beautiful rivers and creeks of Sarsota, Manatee and Charlotte counties and will be about 6 to 8 miles long and last about 3 hours. Walks are in scenic areas of the Venice, Nokomis and Osprey area and probably won't be over 3 miles...and will always be for both you and your best canine friend. Paddles and walks will be scheduled from mid October until the end of April. I paddle on Cape Cod from May to October. This is a group for adults only. Paddles are for experienced, energe …

This group was started so that fellow GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & our Allies) kayakers in SWFL would have a means of organizing group outings. Anyone interested in making new friends and doing a little 'yakking should sign up!

Kayak Explorers is paddling group on the west coast of Florida. Our members are mainly residents of Sarasota and Manatee Counties, but everyone is welcome to join. Our friendly group is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced paddlers. On some of our paddles we have a faster group and a more moderate speed group to accommodate any level. We will list the appropriate skill level on event descriptions. All kayaking participants read and agree to our Accident Waiver and Release of Liability …

If you want to make some friends, get to know the area beaches, parks and neighborhoods, and want a moderate workout; Sarasota Walkers is your group. We plan to walk the beaches and as the group grows will get input as to other great places to hike. After our walks we can gather for coffee or a bite to eat. During the heat of the summer; Richard is organizing "cool walks" in Malls etc.  If anyone else wants to plan additional walks he can post them on the calendar. We will be back to our full ca …

A group for Kiteboarders in Sarasota and its surrounds. Open to kiters of all levels, friends of kiters, those interested in the sport or just love to watch kitesurfing/boarding. Kitesurfing is the hottest new watersport in the world.

Meet other fabulous 40+ women in the Sarasota, Venice, and Bradenton area for Friendship and Fun! Gather with women who share the same goals and interests as you. Join our Meetup Group to see what activities are planned! We like to do a wide variety of things: happy hours, dining out, pot luck suppers, game nights, bowling, mini golf, scavenger hunts, pottery painting, movies, shopping trips or just going out and having a ball! The possibilities are truly endless ... and we welcome you to sugges …