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ALEUR-Event Collective Event venue
A luxury event venue in the heart of downtown Sarasota. We combine soft industrial with organic natural touches throughout the space. A curated space for all celebrations from weddings, galas, corporate events, birthdays, etc.
Arlington Park Sarasota Event venue
About: Conveniently located less than two miles from downtown Sarasota, Arlington Park was selected as one of the South Florida locations on the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail. Hours of Operation: Park: Open Daily 5 am - 11 pm Aquatic: M-F 10 am - 6:45 pm; Sa 11 am - 4 pm Tennis: Open Daily 8 am - 9:30 pm Currently Available: 50-Meter Lap Pool 25-Yard Instructional Pool ½-Mile Walking Trail Dog Park Playground Outdoor Fitness Center 50-Meter Lap Pool & 25-Yard Pool By Reservation Only Adult (18 - 54) $4 Youth (17 & under) $2 Senior (55 & up): $2
Art Center Sarasota Event venue
Art Center Sarasota is an admission-free organization dedicated to enhancing our community through the universal language of visual art. We offer a variety of adult education programs catering to artists of all levels, from novice to professional, featuring international and local teaching artists for demonstrations, lectures, workshops, and classes. Additionally, we provide year-round youth arts programs aimed at fostering creativity and supporting developing minds. Our exhibitions showcase contemporary artists in three curated galleries, while our large atrium gallery highlights the talent of Sarasota and regional artists in juried shows. Event venue rentals are available for fundraising events, corporate meetings, and social gathering
Bello Park Event venue
10033 Fruitville Rd
Benderson Family Finish Tower at Nathan Benderson Park Event venue
Elevate your event to new heights at the Benderson Family Finish Tower, an iconic venue nestled amidst the serene beauty of Nathan Benderson Park. This premier event space boasts breathtaking panoramic views of Sarasota, making it an ideal setting for weddings, corporate gatherings, social functions, and community celebrations. Our expert staff and curated catering options will ensure your event runs seamlessly, leaving a lasting impression on all your guests.
C&F BANQUETS & EVENTS Event venue
C&F Events Banquets and Events- is an elegant venue designed by La Gran Mansión- located in the heart of Sarasota, is an intimate yet luxurious setting for your special occasions. With stunning ceiling and wall draping, elegant lighting, LED dance floor, and modern renovated amenities, our ALL-INCLUSIVE venue is perfect for Quinceañeras, weddings, micro weddings, corporate events, training sessions and more. Enjoy the same high-quality service and distinctive experience as La Gran Mansión in a beautifully designed, smaller-scale space. Book your event us today!
Cafe Gabbiano Event venue
Café Gabbiano brings authentic Italian fine dining to Siesta Key, just steps from the white sands of Sarasota's coastline. Our kitchen crafts handmade pastas, premium steaks, and fresh seafood using seasonal farm-to-table ingredients. An award-winning wine list curated by our in-house sommelier features over 200 varietals, paired with handcrafted cocktails. Dine in our intimate wine rooms or on the climate-controlled patio for an elegant yet relaxed experience. Our 4,000-square-foot venue hosts private events, weddings, and celebrations for up to 150 guests, with an in-house coordinator and customizable menus. Private parking, off-site catering, and warm hospitality complete the experience. Join us for dinner nightly from 5 to 10 p.m.
Celebrations Venue Event venue
Celebrations Venue LLC is a premier event space offering elegant and versatile facility for special events. Book your event at Celebrations Venue in Sarasota for Birthday Parties, Baby Showers, Corporate Meetings, Intimate Weddings, Sweet Sixteen, Quinceaneras, Bridal Showers, Vendor Expos, Fashion Shows, Workshops, Private Ballroom Dance Lessons and Salsa, Ballroom, Swing group classes. Celebrations wedding venue known for its exceptional service and customizable wedding and party packages, the venue provides a perfect backdrop for creating unforgettable experiences. Book the Celebrations Venue that features a spectacular and versatile 2,500 square feet Event Space today, the perfect place for making lasting connections and memories!
Center of Sarasota Event venue
2800 Ashton Rd
CoCreate Event venue
1956 Main St
Creator's Farm and Garden Event venue
Creator’s Farm and Garden: The Hidden Garden Venue of Venice Discover a one-of-a-kind garden venue where Venice evenings glow with twinkle lights and natural charm. By day, the gardens are lush, peaceful, and picture-perfect; by night, the illuminated trees and open spaces create a warm, romantic setting guests won’t forget. Perfect for weddings, celebrations, retreats, and special events, Creator’s Farm and Garden offers an authentic Florida backdrop that feels effortless and inviting. Open for scheduled private events. Visit our website to sign up for updates, newsletters, and upcoming event information.
Crowns venue Event venue
Crowns is Sarasota's newest premier event venue, where timeless meets modern comfort. Featuring stunning wood-beamed ceilings, a fully air-conditioned indoor space, for up to 200 guests and side parking, Crowns offers the perfect setting for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, galas, and social gatherings. Designed to create unforgettable experiences, our versatile venue combines warmth, sophistication, and exceptional hospitality, Crowns provides a beautiful backdrop with the flexibility to bring your vision to life. Conveniently located in Sarasota, Crowns is where unforgettable memories begin. Book your tour today and discover a venue fit for royalty.
Del Posto Lounge Event venue
Del Posto Lounge, meaning "The Place" in Italian, is now the new Place to be for Late Night fun in Sarasota! Full bar with small bite food available all night. A large, outdoor dance floor with DJ, a fire dancer and an aerialist suspended from the ceiling are all part of the experience - one you'll never find anywhere else in SRQ & surely a night you'll never forget! Staff will be safe-serving & masks will be available at the door. Come decked in your best costume & you could WIN PRIZES! VIP Bottle Service: Contact us via FB to reserve your secluded 2nd floor table. Includes bottle(s) of premium liquor & small-bite apps for you & your party. Costumes & masquerade masks encouraged, but not required for the Halloween Mask-A-Rades, 24 & 31
Eliseo's Events LLC Event venue
Party venue rental for all type of events
Gompertz Theatre Event venue
With 237 seats, Florida Studio Theatre's Gompertz Theatre is our largest venue and is home to Winter Mainstage and Summer Mainstage productions. FST's Gompertz Theatre has been home to such past productions as Network, Something Rotten!, Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Bright Star, Million Dollar Quartet, American Son, Hairspray, and more.
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club Event venue
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club is a premier golf and country club in North Port, Florida, between Sarasota and Naples, offering championship golf, golf memberships, tennis, fitness, dining, weddings, and private events. Conveniently located between Sarasota and Fort Myers, Heron Creek provides an exceptional lifestyle experience with outstanding amenities, year-round social activities, and award-winning hospitality.
Hot Sands Oasis Tiki Bar and Grill Event venue
A laid-back local gem off Beneva Road, Hot Sands Tiki Bar & Grill is one of Sarasota’s best-kept secrets for tropical cocktails, live music, and good vibes. Located inside the iconic Sahib Shrine Temple and open to the public, we offer a unique Sarasota bar experience — blending tiki style, great drinks, and weekly events all in one spot. Sip handcrafted cocktails under the tiki, enjoy tasty bar bites, and catch live acoustic music, trivia nights, or music bingo. Whether you're looking for a chill happy hour, fun nightlife, or Sarasota’s favorite themed events, Hot Sands delivers a little escape right in the middle of town. Tiki bar in Sarasota • Live music • Signature cocktails • Trivia & events • Full-service bar
Jockey Club Of North Port Event venue
Jockey Club, Heart of North Port. Bringing fresh life to North Port Florida! 🌟 Professional, family-friendly, and open to all. Rent our banquet hall (with full kitchen) or hourly workspaces. Uniting HOA residents, local neighbors, and small businesses.
Jungle Room Casino Event venue
2274 Main St
La Gran Mansión | Banquets & Events Event venue
Events, banquets, venue, sweet 16, quinceañera, quinceañeros, bodas, weddings, eventos, evento corporativo, corporate events, conferences, conferencias, celebrations , celebraciones
Lemon Avenue Mall Event venue
Shell fountain and historic marker representing the U.S. and West Indies Railroad and Steamship Company. Walk-through to Main Street. Allows leashed pets.
Nathan Benderson Park Event venue
Nathan Benderson Park, a Sarasota County park, is a regional asset and economic generator for Florida's west coast. It's the only rowing course of its kind in North America, and home to rowing, dragon boat-paddling, aquatic sports, running, cycling, duathlons and triathlons, civic events, casual recreation and exercise, and more.
Oasis Events Collective LLC Event venue
Oasis Events Collective is a family-owned, intimate event venue in Sarasota FL, perfect for baby showers, bridal showers, gender reveals, business meetings, micro -weddings, and private gatherings. Our 30–40 guest space features a warm, boho-inspired atmosphere and includes party rentals to make your event seamless. We also offer interior design and decorating services for homes, Airbnbs, or other spaces in Sarasota and beyond. Oasis Events Collective provides a welcoming, stylish space for memorable celebrations and personalized service. Also serving Lakewood Ranch, Ellenton, Bradenton, Venice, Palmetto, and Parrish Florida
Ophelia's on the Bay Event venue
As entrancing as our surroundings can be, you'll likely become distracted once your dinner reaches your table. Our executive chef Nick Reddel is constantly reinventing our menu to offer guests new and appealing tastes. You'll enjoy classic American cuisine enhanced with international flavors, leading to a unique and truly memorable culinary experience. Our nightly printed menu features the freshest possible ingredients: Florida grown fruits and vegetables and fish that is flown in daily. Ophelia's on the Bay is the perfect place to linger over dinner.
Peace Education and Action Center Event venue
525 Kumquat Ct
Phillippi Mansion Event venue
5500 S Tamiami Trl
Pioneer Plaza Event venue
325 W Dearborn St.
PopStroke Event venue
PopStroke Sarasota at University Town Center is the ultimate destination for mini golf, great food, and all-day fun. Play two 18-hole putting courses designed for friendly competition, then relax with chef driven scratch made dishes and signature cocktails from our full bar. Located in the heart of one of Sarasota’s top shopping and dining districts, it’s the perfect place to meet friends or bring the family. Enjoy mini golf, outdoor games, and a shaded playground for the kids, or grab a scoop from the PopStroke Ice Cream Parlor. With mobile ordering and digital scorekeeping on the PopStroke App, the good times never end.
Sacred Love Temple Event venue
We produce conscious intimacy events in the area of Sarasota, Florida.
Sage Restaurant Event venue
An eclectic dining space retaining the character and integrity of the original historic Sarasota Times Newspaper building. Our menu is seasonal and globally inspired, combining fresh ingredients and cooking styles from around the world. The aim is to provide a healthy, upscale dining experience for our guests. The culinary team at Sage is highly skilled in a variety of cooking styles and techniques. Every dish is handmade, incorporating the freshest ingredients available with the unique flavors and cooking styles of many different countries. With a focus on seasonality, the dining experience will vary with each visit.
Sarasota Motor Club Event venue
Sarasota Motor Club is a private automobile social club in Sarasota, Florida, designed for owners and enthusiasts of luxury, exotic, classic, and collector vehicles. Members enjoy secure luxury and exotic car storage, climate-controlled vehicle preservation, concierge automotive services, private clubhouse access, curated automotive events, social gatherings, and a refined community built around exceptional automobiles. Sarasota Motor Club is also a luxury event venue available for public rental for private events. The club offers an elevated setting for business meetings, charity events, brand-hosted gatherings, private dinners, weddings, celebrations, and special occasions in a distinctive automotive-inspired environment.
Sarasota Orchestra Event venue
Since 1949, Sarasota Orchestra has inspired and entertained music-lovers across the region and visitors from around the world. As the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida, each year the 76-member Orchestra performs more than 100 classical, pops, chamber music and community outreach concerts. Sarasota Orchestra’s acclaimed music education program includes the Sarasota Youth Orchestra, established in 1959. Sarasota Orchestra is also the parent program of the world-renowned Sarasota Music Festival, founded in 1965.
Sarasota Sahib Shrine Event venue
The Sahib Shrine is a proud member of Shriners International, dedicated to fellowship, philanthropy, and community service in Sarasota.
Selby Event Center Event venue
876 S Palm Ave
Solis Hall Event venue
Solis Hall is a one-of-a-kind rental and event venue surrounded by live oaks, a grand lake, and never-ending sunshine, offering the perfect backdrop for wedding ceremonies, receptions, cocktail parties and corporate events
Strobes Event Center Event venue
An Experience with Immersive Entertainment, Live music events, drinks & food.
Studio Dan Meiners Event venue
1258 N Palm Ave
Suncoast Boat Show Event venue
Suncoast Boat Show takes place in downtown Sarasota, at Marina Jack in Sarasota, Florida.
Suncoast Event Venue Event venue
At Suncoast Event Venue, we believe every occasion deserves a beautiful backdrop and a stress-free planning experience. Our space offers flexible indoor and outdoor options, modern amenities, and customizable décor to bring your vision to life. Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every detail is perfect. We take pride in offering a clean, elegant, and welcoming environment where guests can relax, connect, and celebrate in style. With convenient parking, professional staff, and a passion for creating memorable moments, Suncoast Event Venue is where Southwest Florida comes together to celebrate life’s biggest milestones. ✨ Your event. Your vision. Our venue.
Swap-Meet Event venue
2852 Ringling Blvd
The Divine Event venue
The Divine Venue offers a place for weddings, and other special events with a choice of our beautiful Inside Venue with a Chapel and Grand Hall or our Outside Lakeview Venue with a stage among beautiful Majestic Oak Trees. You can also incorporate both Inside and Outside Venues. Host your Birthday Parties, Engagement Parties, Baby Showers, Quinceaneras, Bar and Bar Mitzvahs or any other commemorative event for lasting beautiful memories.
The Ora Event venue
Welcome to The Ora, an unparalleled event venue space spanning 30,000 square feet of sheer luxury and sophistication. Nestled in the heart of Sarasota. The Ora sets the stage for extraordinary events, blending modern elegance with timeless style. Whether it's a gala, wedding, corporate event, or product launch, The Ora's versatility accommodates a spectrum of occasions. The venue's adaptability ensures that it transforms effortlessly to suit the unique requirements of your event.
The Otten On Main Event venue
601 S Osprey Ave
The Painting Pony LLC Event venue
Make your next celebration unforgettable with Painting Pony! We offer private, hands-on experiences for kids—including pony painting, tie-dye, and interactive games—as well as a relaxed adult lounge for birthdays, bachelorette parties, or girls’ nights. All events are hosted on our beautiful 5-acre property with friendly ponies, fully supplied art stations, and a fun, safe, and memorable atmosphere. Perfect for creating lasting memories with family and friends.
The Sarasota Players Event venue
The Sarasota Players is community theatre, dedicated to delivering quality productions and keeping the community engaged with the arts. The Sarasota Players seeks to provide an artistic outlet for locals and visitors alike to experience live theatre and live theatre training. The Sarasota Players is a non-professional community theatre, located on the “Cultural Coast.” This location gives us an incredible talent pool to work with. For nearly a century, The Sarasota Players has been where our community comes to laugh, cry, and be inspired. Auditions are open to the entire community, classes are offered for all ages, and diverse productions grace the stage to appeal to various community members. Experience the magic of live theatre.
The Venue @ LEC Event venue
A premier, affordable venue located in the heart of Sarasota with the latest turnkey audio-visual setup, including a 16’ x 9’ LED wall. The Venue @ LEC seats 480 people in theatre style or 300 people around banquet tables. Breakout rooms are available. The Venue is ready to host your non-profit or private event with no need to rent other equipment. The Venue @ LEC in Sarasota is perfect for weddings, non-profit conferences, speaker series, galas, fundraisers, banquets, dance recitals, theater performances, private parties & more!
The Wellness Space A Meditation & Self-Care Studio Event venue
The Wellness Space is a collective of highly experienced and qualified wellness professionals offering coaching, yoga, meditation, therapy, and more. We strive to connect people with the tools, knowledge, and community they need to live their lives with optimal wellness.
Venue 1927 Event Center Event venue
Venue 1927 offers a beautiful and versatile space perfect for formal occasions, private celebrations, and community gatherings. Our elegant dining areas provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere designed to make every event memorable. Whether you are hosting a banquet, corporate function, wedding reception, or special celebration, Venue 1927 delivers exceptional service, refined ambiance, and a setting that brings people together.
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