Learning in Sarasota

Careers in Health Week: Drop In Day

Tue, Oct 20 · 9 AM–4 PM · Jane Bancroft Cook Library

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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Hands Only CPR/AED Training

Tue, Oct 20 · 10 AM–11 AM · - 5490 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key FL 34228

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Homeschool Days

Tue, Oct 20 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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Careers in Health Week: Panel Discussion

Tue, Oct 20 · 4 PM–5:30 PM · Jane Bancroft Cook Library

Hear from professionals across the health care field and learn about their career journeys, experiences, and advice.

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Careers in Health Week: Career Trek to Centerstone

Wed, Oct 21 · 11 AM–2 PM · Jane Bancroft Cook Library

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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Homeschool Days

Wed, Oct 21 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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Florida City Week: Suddenly In Command Boaters Education Course!

Thu, Oct 22 · 10 AM–2:30 PM · Town Hall - 501 Bay Isles Road Longboat Key FL 34228

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Academic Expo (Part of Course Quest)

Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sudakoff Conference Center, 5845 General Dougher Pl, Sarasota, FL

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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Careers in Health Week: LECOM Visit to NCF

Thu, Oct 22 · 11 AM–2 PM · Jane Bancroft Cook Library

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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Homeschool Days

Thu, Oct 22 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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Mote SEA Shark Pups & Grown Ups

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM–10:30 AM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

$25

Artist Talk: Eszter Sziksz

Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM–2 PM

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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Homeschool Days

Tue, Oct 27 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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Homeschool Days

Wed, Oct 28 · 1:30 PM–3 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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Homeschool Days

Thu, Oct 29 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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Beginner’s Watercolor en Plein Air

Thu, Oct 29 · 2 PM–5 PM · Downtown Sarasota campus, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Connect with nature through art in this engaging, hands-on workshop designed for aspiring botanical illustrators.

Free

Ghouls Just Want to Have Funds

Thu, Oct 29 · 4 PM–5 PM · Jane Bancroft Cook Library

Financial literacy program by Suncoast Credit Union for students – all are welcome!

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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.

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Mote SEA Shark Pups & Grown Ups

Sat, Nov 7 · 9:30 AM–10:30 AM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

$25

Homeschool Days

Tue, Nov 10 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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Homeschool Days

Wed, Nov 11 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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Homeschool Days

Thu, Nov 12 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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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

Opening Day Talk: Monica Guggisberg and Philip Baldwin

Sat, Nov 14 · 1 PM–2 PM

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)

Sat, Nov 14 · 1 PM–2:30 PM

Join us as we review the badge workbook and explore the concepts with some demonstrations.

$20

Mote-ivational Science Lecture: Dr. Jake Lasala

Mon, Nov 16 · 6 PM–7 PM · Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL

This week, Dr.

$10 – $15

Homeschool Days

Tue, Nov 17 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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Homeschool Days

Wed, Nov 18 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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Let's Talk Longboat

Wed, Nov 18 · 3 PM–11:59 PM · Bayfront Park - 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key FL 34228

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Homeschool Days

Thu, Nov 19 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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Mote SEA Shark Pups & Grown Ups

Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30 AM–10:30 AM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

$25

Homeschool Days

Tue, Dec 8 · 1:30 PM–3 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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Homeschool Days

Wed, Dec 9 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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Homeschool Days

Thu, Dec 10 · 1:30 PM–3 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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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

Homeschool Days

Tue, Dec 15 · 1:30 PM–3 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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Homeschool Days

Wed, Dec 16 · 1:30 PM–3 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

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Let's Talk Longboat

Wed, Dec 16 · 3 PM–11:59 PM · Bayfront Park - 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key FL 34228

Price: see link

Homeschool Days

Thu, Dec 17 · 1:30 PM–3 PM · Mote Science Education Aquarium, 225 University Town center Dr., Sarasota

Price: see link