Welcome! Are you new in town and looking to meet fellow Sarasota newbies? Been here a few years and want to learn more about your new hometown? If you're a newcomer to Sarasota or surrounding towns, meet up with us to discover what's unique to Sarasota, including the local arts scene, dining, live entertainment, intellectual stimulation, plus our beautiful parks and top-rated beaches. There's always something fun to do in and around Sarasota! If you have recently moved to this area and are now a …

This Group is for Fabulous people who enjoy Making a Difference and enjoy a Glass of Cheer! I am going to focus on Many Different Types of Events - Hence "Outside The Box" consisting of Wine Tastings, Dancing & Dining, Theatre, Happy Hours and Movies. I am very interested in philanthropic ventures and have my own Charity Foundation www.hogheavenfoundation.org - 100% of what we raise goes to installing solar panels in remote villages in Nepal. I believe in giving back and a little goes a long wa …

Calling all young professionals in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area (Bradenton/Sarasota). Want to meet people your age (20s and 30s) who want to enjoy life outside of work? I started this group because I just moved to the area and wanted to meet people my own age who had similar interests. This group is available to men and women and those who are single, married, partnered, or whatever and just want to get out and meet people. If you like dining out (dinner, lunch, or brunch), having a g …

Meet other couples in the Greater Sarasota Metro Area! We welcome couples of any age, creed, background, etc. Join us for Dining, Dancing, Beach Events, Golf, Tennis, Boating, Theater Nights, Comedy Shows, Biking, Volleyball, Billiards, Movies, Game Nights, etc... we are open to almost all suggestions!  Are you new to the area, relocating, just starting out as a couple, empty nesters, retiring?  Perhaps you are new to the area and don't know anyone to hang out with, or maybe you just need to get …

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 …

Join Chandrakant, Amrit Yoga teacher and chef, for an entertaining session of cooking, conversation and dining, as he prepares vegetarian Gujarati Indian dishes as taught by Mataji, beloved wife of Yogi Amrit Desai.. Bring your appetite for fun, a favorite wine and take-home containers. Donation: $50 All Proceeds To: The Mataji Fund… a Living Legacy for Indian Women & Children “When you help another person, you don’t even know how that act of giving or how many other people could be affected by …

Welcome to the Charlotte County New friends group. We welcome members within the great Charlotte County area as well! We are single, married or in relationships. Our common bond is the desire to make friends, and experience SW FL and all it has to offer. We are not a dating site. ***PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE REQUESTING TO JOIN:*** WHO WE ARE: Most members are between 30 and 60 years old, interested in friendships and acquaintances. Single, in a relationship or married. Occasionally we …

We are a group of young couples in our late 20’s to early 40’s that enjoy a variety of activities and meeting other couples. Couples should be in a committed relationship but can be dating, engaged or married. Activities can include dining, movies, happy hours, cookouts, beach days, bowling etc. We are open to any suggestions for fun things to do. Things to know before you join… We are NOT a swingers group!!! Events are for couples only, please no single attendees. Please post a picture of BOTH …

This is a group for those of us who are tired of always driving to Sarasota or Ft. Myers to have some fun and go to Meetups. Let's have some fun, make friends, and find new things to do in the North Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood areas!

Welcome to the Real Girlfriends of Sarasota. This chic, trendy group is for women who are interested in making new friendships and laugh more often. Life can be maddening at times and we need to have some fun diversions. I am a professional business woman and know personally how work and family can cause us to focus our energies on everyone but ourselves. This group will hopefully allow those fun girlfriend times to return! If you enjoy events such as coffee dates, lunch, wine tastings, happy ho …

Come out and meet singles just like you. Join the most active and fastest growing singles and socials group in the greater Sarasota-Bradenton area! This is an event driven group of people where meeting and exploring together is our mission. We'll find live bands, happy hours, sunsets, active events and festivals together. We will experience all that "south of the bay" has to offer and laugh our way through every bit of it. This is NOT an online dating site. Others do that much better than we can …

Social Group for Lesbian women of all cultural backgrounds, in the Cape Coral/Ft. Myers/Naples area. This is a community of women who come together in friendship to socialize and enjoy various activities in and around SW Florida. Outings to include but not limited to: dining out, bowling and pool,  outdoor concerts, museums and the arts, camping, and traveling as well.  We have a monthly potluck which is a great "starter" event for new members.  There are always new members there for the first t …

Interested in meeting people our own age with similar interests? Want to go enjoy live music? Go to the beach? Go for a run/walk? Happy hour? How about getting out and dancing? Catch a movie? Have a game night? There is lots to do in the area.  The uniqueness of this group is that we are just that  -A Group, so it is not just me who will create an event, but you are all welcome to share in any great ideas !

A group for people who enjoy. Dinner's/Movie's  and TV Show's and meet other Movie Fans and and Dinner Eaters,singles and great friendly people and we are handycap accesible.We serve all of Southwest Florida,from the Port Charlotte to the Naples area.If you like classic movie's,I have a sister group  http://www.meetup.com/swfl-classicfilms/ The SWFL Classic Movie Group.And we  are preasure free so you can come when ever you can.Even if you can't come to any event's your still welcome to stay,bec …

Welcome Foodies Eats & Meet. Are you ready to explore our local culinary, wine and spirits landscape in our local area, as well as the rest of Florida.  We will also sample our way through the US and do some International tasting was well. Enjoy sampling fine dinning, mom & pop, .  WE will attend events, tastings, various classes and demonstrations. This is a group for food, wine beer and spirits lovers. We hope you come and taste with us.

This is a meetup for liberal thinkers that happen to like film and also like to cook, or have a partner that likes to cook, or can cut up a watermelon. The film selections will range from movies staring big name actors to esoteric art films, documentaries, and foreign films.  We tend to choose movies that have a broad base of good reviews and hopefully each film will stimulate our thinking and provoke conversation. Everyone is expected to bring a dish from the menu list. Before the meetup, each …

We are a growing fun , cool people between 30ish and 59ish who are single and love fun times with good friends, and getting out and doing it all. We will meet around Punta Gorda, Venice, Port Charlotte, and Nakomis. Who knows what we will do next!!! Kayaking , Scuba Diving, Sky Diving, Boating, Sailing, Camping, Snorkeling, Surfing, Scuba , Travel, Cookouts, Key West, 4wheeling, Road trips, Fun Parties, Guitars & Tiki Bars! And by the way, we play and party hard, so this isn't a senior citizen g …

Englewood Nights is a meet up group particularly for people in the Englewood and surrounding areas to have fun on the weekends. There's so much fun stuff to do in the Englewood, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, North Port, and Venice areas!  If you enjoy meeting new people, going out to dinner, seeing live bands, attending art shows and outdoor festivals on weekends while staying close to home this is the group for you. We welcome all ages, single and married. If you want to go out and have fun and …

***PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE REQUESTING TO JOIN:*** WHO WE ARE: Most members are between 40 and 60 years old, interested in friendships and acquaintances. Single, in a relationship or married. Occasionally we also have joint events with other meetup groups in the area. WHAT WE DO: Take a look at our calendar and see if our events appeal to you, please feel free to request to join this group if interested. We do a variety of events, and are always looking for new ideas from members. ABOUT …

This is a club for boaters! We will plan boating trips and adventures. We have boat trips every 2 weeks or so and usually meet before to plan. If you know a great destination we can plan a trip. We are centered in Cape Coral and will visit FMB and the islands. Boating is always more fun with other people especially with the fuel prices today! You don't need to own a boat to join. We will also meet for beer/drinks etc and discuss upcoming trips.

What is Solo + One? It is a unique and fun way for singles to meet, while also having the comfort of a platonic friend of the opposite sex along with you and at the same time - eliminating the common frustrations of the dating scene (see below).  We want you to be yourself and not feel that you need to put on a façade.  When you sign up for an event, you must also invite (and sign up) a single friend, family member, co-worker, etc. of the opposite sex.  This approach means there will be an equal …

A group for those who are new to SW Florida (Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples) and are looking to meet other new residents for Happy Hour.

Our group exists to explore all the fun venues our area has to offer; antiquing, dinner theater, dining, shopping, flea markets, and more are at your fingertips! Along with stellar company, we will provide low cost transportation to and from YOUR chosen venues! Join us for an adventure you won't soon forget!

Welcome to SWFL's largest singles meetup group! There is no charge to join. Our goal is to create an atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable. If you are looking to meet new friends and enjoy daytime and nighttime activities this is a great place to start. If you are new to the area or want to meet new people who have similar interests we hope we will have events and activities you are interested in. Feel free to make suggestions on activities you would like to share in. If you find the datin …

WELCOME to Parties by LeslieSRQ, established in July of 2010, this Meetup was created to invite YOU to Parties! We are happy to report that we have grown to over 800 Members! Either for FRIENDSHIP; shared INTERESTS; just FUN; or potential ROMANCE!  It is primarily a Singles Group, but couples are welcome. In addition to MANY relationships that have evolved as a result of this Meetup, there have ALSO been many 'friendships'! ($5 ANNUAL DUES) UPCOMING EVENTS Tropical Ave Band Tarpon Pointe - May …

I've arranged to have singles in this age range meet for some fun in S.W. Florida.  We meet for happy hours, casual dining, live  dance music, Cruises, Comedy Clubs, and other fun event's. I get free tickets to the Comedy Club every month, in addition to restaurant, cruise discounts and more.  I also belong to a "Boat Club" and take Members out every week for a small fee to pay for gas, and other expenses. This is a very casual & safe way to meet other Singles, and a positive photo I.D. is requi …

Do you like to go out to different local restaurants for Happy Hour? Do you enjoy meeting new people? Everybody (over 21 of course) is welcome to join Menu Magazine SRQ at our Happy Hour Social Events. We visit a different Restaurant every month to mix and mingle with our fellow Sarasotians.

We are a group of Lesbians over age 40, single & coupled; all committed to enjoying life together. We support Lesbian rights and attend functions as a group.  Whether you've been around a while or are new to our community, join us for affordable activities in our area. We are fun-loving, intelligent women, who laugh a lot and have strong opinions. Our group is friendly, respectful and accepting. We enjoy events such as movie night, dining out, pot luck dinners, drag queen bingo, dances, and anyt …