Community in Sarasota

Upcoming community events around Sarasota.

Tuesday, October 20

Tranquil Tuesdays

Tue, Oct 20 · 5:15 PM–6:15 PM · Downtown Sarasota campus, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all members of our community.

Free

Thursday, October 22

Journey to the Highest Court

Thu, Oct 22 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · College Hall, 351 College Drive, Sarasota, FL

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.

Price: see link

Saturday, October 24

Sensory Saturdays

Sat, Oct 24 · 8:30 AM–9:30 AM · Downtown Sarasota campus, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all members of our community.

Free

Saturday, October 31

Oceanic Evening 2026

Sat, Oct 31 · 6:15 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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.

Price: see link

Thursday, November 5

The 47 Annual Clambake

Thu, Nov 5 · 5 PM–10 PM

The 47th Annual Clambake Thursday, Nov. 5th 5:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.

Price: see link

Wednesday, November 11

Fins for Freedom

Wed, Nov 11 · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

Fins for Freedom: Mote’s Veterans Day Celebration on Wednesday, November 11 at Mote Science Education Aquarium!

Price: see link

Thursday, November 12

Andrew Jackson: The Sage of the Hermitage // America 250 Series

Thu, Nov 12 · 6 PM–8 PM

Andrew Jackson: The Sage of the Hermitage – America 250 Series Join historians Dr.

Price: see link

Friday, November 13

SEA & Do Lifelong Learning Workshops

Fri, Nov 13 · 2 PM–5 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

These workshops invite adult learners to explore marine science through focused in-person lessons and hands-on experiences led by Mote education professionals.

$55

Tuesday, November 17

AI and Society: Law, Health, and Consequences

Tue, Nov 17 · 6 PM–8 PM · Mildred Sainer Pavilion, 5313 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL

Join the Markovitz Socratic Stage Series for a critical exploration of AI and Society: Law, Health and Consequences, featuring Dr.

Price: see link

Friday, November 20

Mote’s 4th Annual Reef Revival Fest 2026

Fri, Nov 20 · 5 PM–9 PM · Mote’s Islamorada Coral Nursery at Bud N’ Mary’s Marina, 79851 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL

Join Mote Marine Laboratory at our 4th Annual Reef Revival Fest!

Price: see link

Saturday, December 5

Preview Day

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30 AM–2 PM

Discover what makes New College of Florida a distinctive place to learn, grow, and move the Earth!

Price: see link

Wednesday, December 9

From CEO to the Age of AI: Leadership Lessons and a Look Ahead

Wed, Dec 9 · 6 PM–8 PM · Mildred Sainer Pavilion, 5313 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL

Join the Markovitz Socratic Stage Series for From CEO to the Age of AI: Leadership Lessons and a Look Ahead , featuring Brian Cornell, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Target, in conversation with Dr.

Price: see link

Friday, December 11

SEA & Do Lifelong Learning Workshops

Fri, Dec 11 · 2 PM–5 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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, December 12

Key Largo Boat Parade Watch Party

Sat, Dec 12 · 6:30 PM–8:30 PM · Mote’s Key Largo Coral Nursery at Reefhouse Resort & Marina, 103800 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL

Mote Marine Laboratory invites the community to enjoy prime viewing of the Key Largo Boat Parade on Blackwater Sound.