Careers in Health Week: Drop In Day
Drop in anytime to meet with your career coach or one of our Career Student Interns for help with any career-related topic.
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Things to do in Sarasota
Everything we can verify across Sarasota's public calendars for the next 30 days, updated twice a day.
92 events
Tuesday, October 20
Hands Only CPR/AED Training
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Art at Noon | Christopher Jones
Join Christopher Jones, Curator of Photography and Media Art at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, in a discussion about SAM’s exhibition, Presence.
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Homeschool Days
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Yoga Nidra and Crystal Bowl Sound Bath (all levels welcome)
Yoga Nidra or “yogic sleep” promotes deep rest, rejuvenation, clarity and creativity.
Free
Careers in Health Week: Panel Discussion
Hear from professionals across the health care field and learn about their career journeys, experiences, and advice.
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Tranquil Tuesdays
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all members of our community.
Free
Wednesday, October 21
Yoga in the Gardens
Free
Your Wednesday Playdate
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Highlights Tour
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Careers in Health Week: Career Trek to Centerstone
Join us for a career trek to Centerstone! Tour the facility, learn about careers in behavioral health, and gain insight into the work and opportunities available at Centerstone.
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Botanical Paint & Print
Get ready to explore the amazing art of printmaking with a botanical twist!
Free
Homeschool Days
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Thursday, October 22
Florida City Week: Suddenly In Command Boaters Education Course!
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Academic Expo (Part of Course Quest)
All students are invited to attend the Academic Expo! Faculty will represent AOCs from every division to answer questions about degree requirements and ISP possibilities.
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Little Sprouts Club
Little Sprouts Club is a family-guided interactive program designed for preschoolers and their caregivers to stimulate curiosity and build a lifelong love of nature.
Free
Careers in Health Week: LECOM Visit to NCF
Presentations 11 AM & 1 PM | NCF Career Center; Tabling 12-1pm HAM Center Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM) will visit NCF for two presentations and a lunch-time tabling event.
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Journey to the Highest Court
When October 22, 2026 11:30 AM EDT – October 22, 2026 12:30 PM EDT Where College Hall 351 College Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243 Join the Markovitz Socratic Stage Series featuring Supreme Court of Florida Justice Renatha S.
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Homeschool Days
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Friday, October 23
Florida City Week: Blood Drive!
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Highlights Tour
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Mark Glickman: Who Wrote Which Beatles Songs?
WHO WROTE WHICH BEATLES SONGS? The Lennon–McCartney question, explored with statistics John Lennon and Paul McCartney were the Beatles’ main songwriters.
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Saturday, October 24
Sensory Saturdays
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all members of our community.
Free
Yoga in the Gardens
Free
Highlights Tour
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Artist Talk: Eszter Sziksz
Join us for an artist talk to mark the opening of Seeking by award-winning artist and Ringling Faculty member Eszter Sziksz.
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Sunday, October 25
Breakfast with the Sharks
Sink your teeth into a light continental breakfast while you learn about our favorite finned friends and Mote’s breakthrough shark research.
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Moonlit Paddle – Kayaking with Mote
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Monday, October 26
Moonlit Paddle – Kayaking with Mote
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Tuesday, October 27
Homeschool Days
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Wednesday, October 28
Yoga in the Gardens
Free
Your Wednesday Playdate
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Highlights Tour
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Homeschool Days
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Orchid Evening with Sarasota Opera
Orchid Evening with Sarasota Opera Wednesday, October 28 6 p.m.
Free
Thursday, October 29
Homeschool Days
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Art on Film | Gerard Richter Painting
Join us for a screening of Gerhard Richter Painting , a rare, intimate look inside the studio of master artist Gerhard Richter as he creates his monumental abstract paintings.
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Beginner’s Watercolor en Plein Air
Connect with nature through art in this engaging, hands-on workshop designed for aspiring botanical illustrators.
Free
Ghouls Just Want to Have Funds
Financial literacy program by Suncoast Credit Union for students – all are welcome!
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Friday, October 30
Highlights Tour
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Saturday, October 31
Yoga in the Gardens
Free
Family Saturday
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Highlights Tour
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Oceanic Evening 2026
Please join us in black-tie or costume. Oceanic Evening is Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s signature gala—an inspiring night dedicated to ocean conservation, innovation and discovery.
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Sunday, November 1
Monday, November 2
Cocktails + Culture
Discover the flavors of Japan and enjoy two signature cocktails inspired by SAM’s exhibition, Chie Fueki: Painting the Floating World .
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Tuesday, November 3
Jellyfish WAVE
Get your jelly jam on for World Jellyfish Day . Join us for a free virtual jamboree featuring the weird and wonderful world of jellies at the Mote Science Education Aquarium.
Free
Wednesday, November 4
Your Wednesday Playdate
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Highlights Tour
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Bistro Pop-Up Nights
The culinary artists of SAM’s Bistro show off their skill and creativity with a one-night-only dining experience inspired by the art on view.
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Thursday, November 5
The 47 Annual Clambake
The 47th Annual Clambake Thursday, Nov. 5th 5:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.
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Friday, November 6
Highlights Tour
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Saturday, November 7
Highlights Tour
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Sunday, November 8
Free Second Sundays
Enjoy a day of art and family fun! On the second Sunday of each month, we offer free admission for visitors, special performances, and art-making activities for the whole family.
Free
Monday, November 9
Curator’s Tour | Chie Fueki: Painting the Floating World
Look closely and learn more about the exhibition Chie Fueki: Painting the Floating World with SAM’s Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art.
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Tuesday, November 10
Inside the Art World
Join art appraiser and advisor Elana Rubinfeld as we discuss the latest art world news, trends and gossip.
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Homeschool Days
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Wednesday, November 11
Fins for Freedom
Fins for Freedom: Mote’s Veterans Day Celebration on Wednesday, November 11 at Mote Science Education Aquarium!
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Your Wednesday Playdate
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Highlights Tour
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Homeschool Days
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Town Veterans Day Event
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Splash of Color: Buoy Paint Night
Get creative for coral restoration with Mote Marine Laboratory!
$30
Thursday, November 12
Homeschool Days
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Jazz Thursday | Sarasota Jazz Project
Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, with extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!
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Andrew Jackson: The Sage of the Hermitage // America 250 Series
Andrew Jackson: The Sage of the Hermitage – America 250 Series Join historians Dr.
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Friday, November 13
Highlights Tour
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SEA & Do Lifelong Learning Workshops
These workshops invite adult learners to explore marine science through focused in-person lessons and hands-on experiences led by Mote education professionals.
$55
Saturday, November 14
Highlights Tour
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Opening Day Talk: Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin
Join internationally renowned glass artists Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin for an engaging conversation around their newest exhibition, Precession Through Glass.
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Oceanography Scout Merit Badge (Virtual Program)
Join us as we review the badge workbook and explore the concepts with some demonstrations.
$20
Sunday, November 15
Morning Paddle – Kayaking with Mote
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Monday, November 16
Museum Architecture Walking Tour
Explore the iconic architecture around the Sarasota Art Museum campus in this walking tour led by Public Programs Coordinator Ella McIver.
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Tuesday, November 17
Art at Noon | Eszter Sziksz
Join artist and Ringling College faculty member Eszter Sziksz in a discussion about her solo exhibition, Seeking.
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Homeschool Days
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AI and Society: Law, Health, and Consequences
Join the Markovitz Socratic Stage Series for a critical exploration of AI and Society: Law, Health and Consequences, featuring Dr.
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Wednesday, November 18
Your Wednesday Playdate
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Highlights Tour
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Homeschool Days
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Let's Talk Longboat
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Thursday, November 19
Homeschool Days
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Art on Film | Love, Cecil
Join us for a screening of Love, Cecil , an elegant look at Cecil Beaton, the dazzling photographer and designers who defined 20th century style and glamour.
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