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Learn about the Status of Women in Sarasota County  The Commission on the Status of Women-Sarasota County, Inc. meets the 4th Monday of the month from 7-8:45 p.m. in the Tidewell Hospice Administration Building Meeting Room, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota.
The public is invited to attend. For more info, visit www.cswsarasota.googlepages.com or email them at CSWsarasota@gmail.com
Calling all Skippers
:: The Sarasota Bay Singles Yacht Club invites women to become members. Their web site is website is www.sbsyc.org . Anyone wishing to join can contact email hipnozss@yahoo.com or call 941-773-7924.
General membership meetings are the first Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m. for dinner and cocktails. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Sign-up sheets are available at the meetings for that month's sailing and non-sailing events. The group meets at the Red Lobster banquet room in Bradenton on U.S. 41 at 57th Ave.
Membership is $60/year and includes club-sponsored American Sailing Association basic keelboat sailing classes. Club events include day sails, sunset sails, sunrise sails, anchor out overnight sails, and dock-n-dine sails, as well as extended cruises on long weekends. There are also non-sailing events including kayaking, biking, singles mingles, dinner and dancing and golf.
Networking
:: The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance meets third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. with continental breakfast and the program beginning at 8 a.m. held at Keiser College.For information visit their web site at www.lwrba.org or call 757-1664. New members are welcome.
:: The Manatee Young Professionals is a program of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, which strives to provide business, social and community resources for young and young thinking professionals in Manatee County. For more information about MYP, visit www.MYPonline.com. Membership is free.
:: The Young Entrepreneurs of Sarasota (YES) holds a luncheon meeting and workshop every Tuesday from 11:45 am to 1:15 p.m. at Petrella Bros. Italian Tapas & Ristorante, 6331 S. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota. Info: www.yes941.com.
:: Every Wednesday, 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m., the Lakewood Ranch Professional Women's Networking Group meets at River Club Restaurant in River Club. This is a noncompete, all women networking group. For info, call 941-752-8996. Cost is $11 and includes lunch. RSVP by Tuesday. p.m.
:: The Dynamic Women’s Networking Group meets every Thursday at Michael’s on East 1212 East Ave. S, Sarasota at 11:45. Lunch cost is $15. For info call 941-586-5806.
:: Creative Business Connections- Lakewood Ranch, is an organization specializing in business referrals, meets every Thursday from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Serving Spoon Restaurant, 8215 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. For information call
355-7665 or go to www.cbcnet.biz.
:: The Exchange Club of Manasota East, a two-county business leads and referral organization, meets every Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the River Club, 6600 River Club Dr. All prospective business members will be guests of the club for their initial meeting. For reservations, call 726-4562.
:: The Professional Network's weekly luncheon meeting of Professional Businesses will be held each Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at Troyer's Dutch Heritage Restaurant, 3713 Bahia Vista, Sarasota. New members welcome. Call Jeff Deehr at 377-6000, or visit www.SarasotaProfessionalNetwork.com
:: The Bradenton Open Network—no dues, required attendance or non-compete clause meets every Tuesday 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Stacey’s Buffet, 4848 14th St. W. 504-9525. $10. Walk-ins welcome.
:: Suncoast B2B Connection East meets at 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month and at 7:30 a.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Community Room at the Manatee Herald-Tribune East, 8339 Market St., Bradenton. 752-3585.
:: The Manasota Business Masters, a two-county business referral organization, meets every Tuesday noon at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, 6906 14th St., Bradenton. Prospective business members are invited as guests to their initial luncheon meeting. Reservations: 726-4562.
:: The Professional Network’s weekly luncheon meets Tuesdays, 12:30 at Troyer’s Dutch Heritage Restaurant, 3713 Bahia Vista, Sarasota. New members welcome. 377-6000 x 214.
:: The Open Network Group, Inc. No dues, required attendance or non-complete clause. Meets every week 11:45 -1. $10. Walk-ins welcome. 504-9525
• Open Network Bradenton: Tuesdays, Stacey’s Buffet, 4848 14th St. W.
• Open Network Venice: Wednesdays, Marco Polo Buffet, 549 US bypass N.
• Open Network Sarasota: Thursdays at Bones, 7119 S. Tamiami Trail.
:: The Executive Network of Sarasota meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 5921 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota. For further information, call 360-8552.
:: The Executive Network of Manatee meets Thursday, 7:30 a.m., at Gloria’s Country Kitchen, 3633 Cortez Rd., West, Bradenton. 761-2124.
:: Women With Connections, a referral group, meets Fridays, 7:30 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 5921 Fruitville Rd. Info: 302-1309.
:: Women's Business Professional Network meets the second Monday of every month, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Healthplex, 5880 Gant Blvd., Sarasota. Networking, guest speaker, lunch. Cost $10; $25 onetime membership fee. RSVP necessary Call 924-2464.
:: The Executive Network of Manatee meets Thursday, 7:30 a.m., at Gloria’s Country Kitchen, 3633 Cortez Rd., West, Bradenton. 761-2124.
:: Women With Connections, a referral group, meets Fridays, 7:30 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 5921 Fruitville Rd. Info: 302-1309.
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ABWA Chapters
:: The 1st C.L.A.S.S. Chapter (Community Leaders and Supportive Sisters) of the American Business Women's Association meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Bradenton Country Club. Networking begins at 5:45 p.m. and the meeting is at 6:15 p.m. Call 345-3863.
:: The Sunset Chapter of the American Business Women's Association meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Holiday Inn, Lakewood Ranch, beginning at 6 p.m.. Visit the website for reservation information at www.ABWASunsetChapter.com
Or call our Membership Chairperson, Lynn Luken at 360-9015.
:: The Accolades Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association meets the 1st Tuesday at Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota. Networking 6 p.m.;
dinner 6:30 p.m. 924-8464.
:: The Ringling Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association meets for dinner—2nd Tuesdays, 6 p.m. at Sahib Shrine, 600 N. Beneva Rd., Sarasota. Cost $17. RSVP: 377-3848.
:: The All Achievers chapter of the American Business Women’s Assoc. meets on the 2nd Thursday, 6 p.m. at Troyer’s Dutch Heritage Restaurant, 3713 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota. Cost: $17. RSVP by noon the preceding Monday at 321-7048.
Leads Club Meetings
:: Downtown Sarasota Exchange Club Business Masters, a business leads and referral organization, meets every Wednesday at noon at Mediterraneo Restaurant, 1970 Main St., Sarasota. Call 587-2995.
For more information or reservations on any of these Leads clubs, contact 371-1151 or visit www.LeadsFL.com.
:: The Manatee Professional’s Chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club meets every Monday, 11:45 – 1 p.m. at The River Club, 6600 River Club Blvd, Bradenton. Lunch fees $10.
:: The Hillview Professional’s Chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club meets every Tuesday, 11:45-1 p.m. at The Table, 1934 Hillview Street, Sarasota Lunch Fees $15.
:: The Lakewood Ranch Executive’s Chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club meets every Wednesday, from noon to 1:15 pm at The Chef’s Table/ MT's, 8473 Cooper Creek Blvd, University Park. Lunch fees $12.
:: The Sarasota Women’s chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club, meets every
Thursday, noon to 1:15 p.m. at Fred’s Tasting Room, 1917 S. Osprey Ave,
Sarasota. Lunch fee: $12. For more information or reservations contact
Wendy Moore 371-1151.
:: The Gulf Gate Professional Women’s chapter of Ali Lassen’s Lead Club meets
every Thursday, noon to 1:15 p.m. at Coaster's, 1500 Stickney Point Rd,
Sarasota. Lunch fee: $14. For more information or reservations contact
Wendy Moore 371-1151.
:: The Hillview Professional’s Chapter of Lassen’s Leads Club meets every Tuesday 11:45 am -1 p.m. at The Table, 1934 Hillview St., Sarasota. Lunch fees $15. Reservations preferred.
:: The Sarasota Professionals Chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club meets every
Thursday, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. at The Table, 1934 Hillview St., Sarasota.
Lunch fee: $15. For more information or reservations contact Wendy Moore
371-1151.
Club Meetings
:: The Theosophy Study Group offers a discussion of universal teachings in world religions and ancient philosophies. Always free, newcomers welcome! Meets every Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m., Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd. Call 941-724-5151.
:: Eckankar discussions on becoming a conscious participant in creating your own spiritual life experiences though dreams, spiritual exercises, and the Mahanta consciousness. Free. All invited. Meets every 3rd Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Fruitville Library, and every 2nd Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. North County Library. Call 358-0325
:: GFWC Woman's Club of Sarasota, Inc. holds a luncheon meeting and program at 11:45 1st Monday of the month at Sunnyside Village Community Center, 5201 Bahia Vista. The club is a nonprofit volunteer organization whose purpose is to promote and provide educational and charitable activities and opportunities to our community. Call 377-0909.
Newcomers
:: The Welcome Club of Sarasota Inc. meets the 4th Thursday of the month, 11 am to 2 p.m. at The Meadows CC. Luncheon with a guest speaker. This is a social and civic organization for new residents of Sarasota or Manatee County. Membership is open to anyone who has established permanent residency. Reservations required $18, call 923-5266 or visit www.welcomeclubsarasota.tripod.com.
Women's Organizations
:: GFWC Woman's Club of Sarasota, Inc. holds a luncheon meeting and program at 11:45 1st Monday of the month at Sunnyside Village Community Center, 5201 Bahia Vista. The club is a nonprofit volunteer organization whose purpose is to promote and provide educational and charitable activities and opportunities to our community. Call 377-0909.
:: Venice/Northport NOW Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month 7 -8:45 p.m. at Venice Library, 300 Nokomis Ave., S., Venice.Info: 484-1983.
New Networking Group in Lakewood Ranch
:: The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance meets third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. with continental breakfast and the program beginning at 8 a.m. held at at Keiser College.
For more information visit their web site at www.lwrba.org or contact Robin Parsons at 941-757-1664.
New members are welcome.
Creative Business Connections
:: Lakewood Ranch Sunrise Networkers Chapter meets 7:30 a.m. at the Daily Grind Café, 4937 SR 64 E.
:: West Manatee Lunch Group meets at 11:45 a.m at Beef O’Brady’s at 6703 W. Manatee Ave.
:: South Sarasota Chapter meets at 11:45 a.m. at New Dynasty Restaurant 6131 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
:: The University Breakfast Chapter meets at 7:30 a.m. at Friendly's, 6315 Lockwood Ridge Road. 812-8616.
Newcomers
:: The Welcome Club of Sarasota, Inc. meets at Laurel Oaks Country Club at 11 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month for a luncheon with guest speaker. Reservations are required ($20); call 776-3899. The club’s primary focus is new residents of Sarasota and Manatee Counties. However, in response to inquiries, the club is currently accepting membership applications from established residents. Call 776-3899
:: The Sarasota Newcomers Club has a luncheon meeting at 11 a.m. on May 8, at the Rosedale Country Club in Bradenton. New officers will be installed. Cost: $2. Call 342-9030 for reservations. If you’re a full-time resident of the Sarasota area and have lived here less than three years, call 922-6820 for membership information.
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Singles Groups
:: PALM SINGLES is an active over 50s interdenominational group that has met every Monday at 5:30 p.m. for 13 years at the Church of the Palms, Sarasota. Join them for dinner or check out their other activities. For dinner reservations or info, call 924-7430.
:: SOU (Singles Organizations Unite), creating awareness of singles organizations in a charitable way, has events, dances, expos, singles networking book and so much more. Request your free e-newsletter at singleorganizationsunite@juno.com or call 870-5490 for more information.
:: Sarasota Bay Singles Yacht Club (SBSYC) is a newly formed club chartered especially for singles who have an interest in sailing, who want to learn to sail, or who want to crew on sailboats. There’s a monthly dinner the first Tuesday at 6 p.m., followed by a meeting at 7 p.m.
Membership fee for 6 months is $25. Contact Willa Lewis for details, call 349-0537 or email willa07079@aol.com.
Visit their web site: SarasotaBaySinglesYachtClub.org
:: FunCoast Singles Group, a social group for men and women 25-55 serving Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice offers a free calendar/newsletter of events by mail. Visit www.funcoastsinglesgroup.com For more information call 330-2814.
:: Prime Timers is a senior Jewish singles group (55+) that meet the 2nd and 4th Wed. of every month. For more info contact Annabelle at 941-378-1004. This is a very active and viable senior group.
:: First Tuesday of the month, Sarasota Bay Singles Yacht Club (SBSYC) has
a dinner meeting at Sun House Restaurant, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 2nd floor. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the meeting is at 7 p.m. RSVP: 349-0537.
:: Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Singles is a group mainly for singles between 40 and 75, although any age is welcome. Members are mostly from Sarasota and Manatee counties, including some from Venice.
Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Singles have these events:
:: April 13: Siesta Beach picnic and drummers, 6-8 p.m. potluck dinner on the beach, No glass allowed - bring your food to share in plastic or wood bowls etc, bring a chair and table for food (if you have one)
:: April 30, 5:15-7:30 p.m., Sarasota Ale House, mix and mingle, NE corner of Bee Ridge Rd. and Cattlemen's, just west of I-75. Info: 704-3291.
Toastmasters
:: Manatee WCR Toastmasters 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 11:30 to 1:00 at the Bethel Baptist Church 1805 30th Avenue West Bradenton, From Cortez & 41 Take 14th Street North Turn Left on 30th Ave. West The Church is just a few blocks down on the left 941-753-7228.
:: The Sarasota Herald-Tribune Toastmasters club invites you to visit them at the Tribune building, 1741 Main St. Improve your leadership and communication skills in an enjoyable, small group setting. Wednesdays at noon for one hour. 361-4000.
:: Positively Speaking Toastmasters meets Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m. at 5900 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd., at Episcopal Church of the Nativity. Improve speaking skills, overcome nervousness of public speaking, have fun and meet people. Guests welcome. 927-5665.
:: Sarasota Speakers Exchange Toastmasters Club - 1st and 3rd Mondays, noon-1 p.m. Downtown, lunchtime Toastmasters Group at First United Methodist Church, 104 S. Pineapple Ave. Join at any meeting to learn more about this group. Call 365-7465 x 105.
:: WCR Toastmasters Club Meetings are held each month on the 1st and 3rd Thursday, 11:30 - 1p.m. Bethel Baptist Church 1805 30th Avenue West, Bradenton. Call 941-518-6450.
:: Sarasota Evening Toastmasters meet every Wednesday at Sarasota County Terrace Bldg., 101 S. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, 6-7:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. Call 351-9249.
:: Sarasota Toastmasters Club 1958 meets at the Frank Berlin Sr. YMCA located on 1075 South Euclid Avenue. The Club, composed of individuals focused on communication and leadership development, always welcomes visitors. Info: 320-3182.
Pet Owners Unite
:: Pet Owners Unite
At Pet Tales you can share your tales at a casual gathering of pet lovers. You don't have to be a pet owner to share your information, experiences and pet tales with others.
• Humane Society of Manatee, 2515 14th St., West Bradenton, 2-3PM, 2nd Saturday of each month
• Martinique North Condominium Lobby entrance, 5300 Gulf Dri., Holmes Beach, 7-8PM, 2nd Wednesday of each month. For info, call 778-1989.
For Computer Fans
:: The Sarasota Personal Computer Users Group (SPCUG) offers low cost computer training. For a fee of $35, participants gain access to unlimited registration for classes including PC Basics, Internet, MS Word, MS Access Database, MS Word Mail Merge & Database, Excel, Digital Photography, Slideshow Creation and many others. In addition, the membership fee includes a monthly publication, an online forum for questions from members, a Members helping Members phone list and monthly meetings and forums about PC related topics on the first Wednesday of each month. Visit www.SPCUG.org
Send announcements to:
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Deadline: April 5
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