Welcome to your yoga journey! I've created this meetup group for those interested in yoga and community whether you are a yoga enthusiast , beginner or senior. Anyone interested in learning about yoga, anyone who wants to start a yoga practice, and anyone who wishes to deepen their already existing yoga practice. We offer our community an accepting, nurturing environment that provides the perfect basis for strengthening body and mind, while enhancing energy flow and raising spirit! We are so pl …

Eventuality is “the single best way to have fun”  in Southwest Florida for ages 21-35 Hi! We are excited that you are thinking of joining Eventuality. There are so many opportunities in our great community to have fun, but meeting likeminded people can be a little tough. We have made it simple to spend time with people your own age (ages 21-35) with similar interests in your own community. People join Eventuality for many reasons (new to town?), but three of the most common are: •They are looki …

We are a bunch of folks who want to SPEND THEIR TIME LIVING LIFE. Averaging 3 events per week, we kayak, bicycle, hike, camp, travel, climb, and even a little backpacking. Some events are for beginners, some events are for only the most experienced. Some are only a few hours, some are multi day. We are an all volunteer group and are known for being friendly, welcoming, and, of course, active. The group is made up of people from all walks of life with a common interest. While we are enjoying the …

BarCamp Sarasota emphasizes the intersection of technology, education, and economic development. Building a community through user-generated conferences, participatory workshops, lunch and learn and after-hour events; the open forum format is born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. BarCamp is a conversation - please join in!

Guided Walks Greater Sarasota will concentrate on guided historical walks as well as guided scenic & nature walks. This group is not an exercise group, although some of the distances may reach three miles in length (or more) and the time for the walks may be up to three hours (or more), but a social walking group.  We stop to smell the roses. The group welcomes those, new to the area or not, who want to learn more about Sarasota and Manatee counties, their histories (Palmer, Burns, Ringling, Gil …

We are a volunteer community group who explore the ideas of compassionate living. The central theme of our discussion is that all animals are beings who deserve to be treated with respect, including humans. We encourage you to demonstrate curiosity. Together we study ideas outside the cultural conditioning in which we were all raised. We focus our outreach efforts on introducing an improved way of eating. Eating with love, peace, and compassion for all beings. Our goal is to peel back the laye …

This group focuses on kayaking in some of Southwest Florida's most beautiful aquatic and marine environments! Anyone who has an interest in wildlife, photography, kayaking, fitness, camping, and social networking should join! We provide low-cost group rates to get you on the water and having fun for only a few bucks! We host day trips, overnight camping trips, distance touring trips, and more, and we emphasize safety, environmental stewardship, and exercise! All trips are led by an ACA-certified …

We are a single-category, vibrant business networking group, part of the National Exchange Club. We meet every Wednesday morning to share our current business environment and referrals with one another.  We also support the Family Partnership Center, a terrific Child Abuse Prevention center formed by the National Exchange Club, serving Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto counties.

This group is about healing, growth and the journey we are all on together.  Many of us are just waking up and becoming aware of what really matters. We are beginning to understand change is needed in all manners of our lives. We are now paying more attention to our health, our spirituality, relationships, the community, our food and its sources, the environment and our world. We realize that we need to heal as individuals and as a world, but we know it is a journey that takes commitment & educa …

Meet other locals who are interested in a food system that is based upon environmental sustainability and social justice - a food system that is good, clean and fair. We are part of an international movement that seeks to shift away from the destructive effects of an industrialized food system and fast life - toward the regenerative, cultural, social, ecological and economic benefits of a sustainable food system, regional food traditions, the pleasures of the table and a slower and more harmoni …

We are the Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association. We're a group of singles who like to golf. We'll get together and golf/socialize around the area. The American Singles Golf Association (www.singlesgolf.com) is a group of chapters throughout the United States composed of real people you meet face-to-face and, of course, play golf with. Chapters hold general membership meetings once each month and play golf as a group as often as they would like. You are able to play …

Nothing is more powerful at affecting our lives than our beliefs. For some it is easy to recognize when you are holding on to beliefs that are not serving your highest good; others need a little help. We just finished reading "Loving What Is" by Byron Katie.  NOW we are reading "The Four Agreements".  When we finish this gem of a book we will move on to authors like Eckhart Tolle, Chuck Spezzano and other authors that promote well being. Our purpose is to transform from being and doing what we d …

You want more clients, more opportunities and ultimately more business. Now, more than ever, business people need to network to stay ahead in business. BNI IS the positive, supportive, and structured environment to build deep relationships and exchange quality business referrals. BNI is a proven and effective way to generate business for you. Last year Members of BNI passed millions of referrals, which generated billions of dollars worth of business for each other! BNI is a business and professi …

The Green Lifestyle group is about learning to live a healthy lifestyle that is in harmony with nature and doing it in a fun and social setting. Knowledge is the key to being able to accomplish this, and we are here to help you acquire it. An awareness of health and environmental issues has been developing, and  over the last few years has finally hit mainstream. Due to lack of knowledge, Green living for one person is using recycled printer paper. For another it's living completely off the grid …

This group is for active friendly vegans, vegetarians and the veg curious who want to have fun, share awsome tasty food and socialize with like-minded people in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere from Sarasota to Tampa. There is many reasons to choose this lifestyle from compassion and love for animals, animal rights, health, environmentalism to kindness and peace.  We welcome anyone who is interested in a vegan / vegetarian lifestyle. If you RSVP for an event and don't show up,  especially if it …

Transition Venice is part of the worldwide grassroots Transition movement to make our communities more food and energy resilient. You should join if you want to know what you can do to make your life less vulnerable to peak oil and if you are concerned about climate change. We have members who have ran an organic farm, designed energy efficient buildings, built their own solar hot water and electric systems and built electric bicycles and home gardens. We want to make the transition to a better …

ABOUT KAYAK DAYZ™,LLC.- A Social Kayaking Group You do not need to own a kayak. We will deliver and pick up our high qaulity rental kayaks to over 100 launch sites. Our members rent kayaks exclusively from Kayak Dayz for Kayak Dayz events. We are a group for the first time kayaker to the most experienced kayaker.We are known for our many specialty trips since the 1970's such as: Gourmet Food Island Dayz paddle, Sangria Island Dayz paddle, Doggie paddle Dayz, Dolphin & Manatee paddles, Mangrove …

Are you interested in Real Estate Investing? The Freedom Real Estate Club focuses on helping Real Estate investors get the information they need on current Market Conditions. No sales at this meeting, just good old fashioned education. Networking before and after the meeting. Monthly focuses include Self Directed IRAs, 1031 Exchanges, Mortgage Environment, and Special Topics.

The mission of the Venice Area Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.

Finally!  A place to belong! As tall people, we know we are “vertically gifted” and fabulous. We also know how it feels to stand out in a crowd,  to feel “different,” to struggle with everyday issues from leg room on planes, finding clothes that fit, to even finding people to hang out with who don’t make us feel that we are out of place. Tall Clubs  provide an understanding, fun, and exciting environment where you can just be yourself, and be comfortable knowing that for once, your height is no …

We are people impacted by Asperger's Syndrome and others on the autism scale seeking how to improve their lives.  We are here to help fellow Aspies (the colloquial term) gain social skills with fellow Aspies.  We are empowered and seek to live life to the fullest Our Group is unique because it's run by Aspies FOR Aspies.  Our Executive Board consists of four people dealing with Asperger's Syndrome: Sean, Flip, Jessica, and John. Our goal is to help fellow adults on the autism spectrum socialize …

Sarasota Urban Gardening group is for anyone interested in urban gardening, sustainable living, organic growing, hydroponics, aquaponics, and permaculture." All skills levels are welcome. This group is started to help to meet other enthusiasts. We want to share ideas and information to grow and grow!!. Join us .. we will start meeting for brainstorming sessions, educational classes and sharing our passion and enjoyment of growing, and sustainable living.

You decided its time for a change. Whether it is your weight, your nutrition, your home environment or your fiances, this group will be there for you, to coach you along the way, and keep you on track to accomplish your goals. Meet with people a similar desire to change, even if they have a different goal, we will all be there for each other, to hold each other accountable.

What it is: • A place to discuss God, religion, spirituality, and the great questions of life. • A group where you can share in great conversation in an accepting environment. • A place where we talk openly and questions fuel the discussion; doubts are welcome, and opinions are honored. What it is not: An attempt to convert you to any particular philosphy, religious, or political outlook or bring you into a particular church.

Learn real world techniques with the ONLY Krav Maga school in the Bradenton Sarasota area. Proven techniques, proven results - no fluff! Join us at America's Best Martial Arts at 5103 Lena Road Suite 106 Bradenton FL 34211 - http://AmericasBestMA.com 941-363-1319 Intro to Krav Maga - come try this free Intro to Krav Maga. WHAT IS KRAV MAGA?Born on the battlefield, perfected in the street In a nutshell, Krav Maga is the hand to hand combat system of the IDF – Israeli Defense Forces – created by …

Please visit our website at ThePermacultureGuild.com The primary purpose of this Meetup group is to announce upcoming Permaculture Design Certification and related Courses that we will offer and also workshops and seminars. The Permaculture Guild is a partnership of permaculturists who have many combined years of experience in both permaculture and in education. Although it is not required, we do suggest that you join this Meetup group to receive our upcoming course announcements and other infor …

Toastmasters District 48 represents over 2,300 members in more than 130 club one the West Coast of Florida from New Port Richie to Naples. Our Clubs provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.

Join the club!  The Scuba Lessons Inc. sponsored "Conservation Club"  This club is a way to meet others, dive ALLOT, save money, make friends, learn more about scuba and conserve the environment and serve the community. We do... Shark Tagging Fun Dives Turtle Rescues Manatee Hospitals Build Reef Balls Propagate Coral Offer Scuba Training for inner city kids Offer Scuba Family Fun Days Offer additional club member training free to improve skills like bouyancy that make oure members better divers …