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One of the many benefits of living more sustainably is that it builds community. Volunteer, take a class or tour, attend an event, speak up for a cause. You’ll find satisfaction in making community connections and sharing in building community health and prosperity. Our Community Events Calendar is the only one of its kind bringing all of these local Suncoast opportunities to you in one place. Want to connect with local environmental organizations directly? Check out the online directory for a full list of organizations and the solutions they are working towards.

Sarasota Farmers Market

  • Food
Oct 31 07:00AM

Our mission is to create a social opportunity for residents and visitors to gather and interact, to bring foot traffic to downtown Sarasota supporting the economic viability of...

Venice Farmers Market

  • Food
Oct 31 08:00AM

Join the Venice Florida Farmers Market community every Saturday year-round, rain or shine. Enjoy live music from local entertainers, food and drinks, local produce and handmade...

Bazaar on Apricot and Lime

  • Food
Oct 31 10:00AM

Shop handcrafted goods, connect with local artists, enjoy live music, and experience wellness events that embody the Sarasota spirit.

Newtown Farmers Market

  • Food
Oct 31 10:00AM

Sarasotas Newtown Farmers Market is an affiliate of The Newtown Nation and was established to promote, support, and provide healthy produce for our community while also providing...

Siesta Key Farmers Market 

  • Food
Nov 1 09:00AM

Located in Siesta Village every Sunday 9am- 2pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, food, unique gifts and much much more.

Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch

  • Food
Nov 1 10:00AM

The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch was voted number 1 in the US and has fast become a favorite weekly tradition for people from all over the region seeking farm-fresh produce,...

Newtown Farmers Market

  • Food
Nov 1 12:00PM

Sarasotas Newtown Farmers Market is an affiliate of The Newtown Nation and was established to promote, support, and provide healthy produce for our community while also providing...

Dining With Diabetes (4-week webinar series)

  • Food
Nov 3 12:00PM

Take charge of diabetes with easy tips, tasty recipes, and simple strategies that make healthy living feel doable!Dining With Diabetes is a 4‑week program focused on small changes...

Brewing Ideas with UF/IFAS Extension

    Nov 3 05:45PM

    "Brewing Ideas" an informal, engaging evening with UF/IFAS Extension exploring environmental solutions with local experts at Calusa Brewing.Brewing Ideas is a relaxed,...

    Living with Water: Exploring Sarasota Bay & Community Resilience

      Nov 4 11:00AM

      Join us on a unique field trip exploring how Sarasota Bay's natural systems can help communities live with water.This is a limited registration event. If your plans change,...

      The Mediterranean Diet – Holiday Edition

      • Food
      Nov 4 03:00PM

      Interested in eating healthier over the holidays,but not sure where to start? Join us to learn more about the Mediterranean Diet! Staying healthy is important at any age. Research...

      Bazaar on Apricot and Lime

      • Food
      Nov 5 10:00AM

      Shop handcrafted goods, connect with local artists, enjoy live music, and experience wellness events that embody the Sarasota spirit.

      Green Living: Tips for Becoming More Sustainable (webinar)

        Nov 5 12:00PM

        Learn ways you can live more sustainably, with tips that work best for you.There are many opportunities for becoming more sustainable in the way we live our lives, but where...

        Newtown Farmers Market

        • Food
        Nov 5 12:00PM

        Sarasotas Newtown Farmers Market is an affiliate of The Newtown Nation and was established to promote, support, and provide healthy produce for our community while also providing...

        Designing Coastal Landscapes

        • Nature
        Nov 6 08:00AM

        Learn how to create beautiful, practical landscapes with plants that thrive in the conditions that define coastal Florida on the Suncoast.Effective coastal landscapes act as...

        Demonstration Garden Tour: Shamrock Park

          Nov 6 09:00AM

          Join Sarasota County Master Gardener Volunteers the first Friday of the month to explore the Florida-friendly garden at Shamrock ParkJoin Master Gardener volunteers on the first...

          Bazaar on Apricot and Lime

          • Food
          Nov 6 10:00AM

          Shop handcrafted goods, connect with local artists, enjoy live music, and experience wellness events that embody the Sarasota spirit.

          Green Business Best Practices (webinar)

            Nov 6 12:00PM

            This course is designed to introduce businesses with best management practices for implementing environmental programs.Join us to learn what UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County is...

            Newtown Farmers Market

            • Food
            Nov 6 12:00PM

            Sarasotas Newtown Farmers Market is an affiliate of The Newtown Nation and was established to promote, support, and provide healthy produce for our community while also providing...

            ex•plore: Nature at Night —Sleeping Turtles Preserve North

            • Nature
            Nov 6 05:30PM

            Join us to learn about animals, insects and others that crawl and fly around at night, followed by a night walk through the woods.Parking is limited- please carpool. Join UF/IFAS...

            Sarasota Farmers Market

            • Food
            Nov 7 07:00AM

            Our mission is to create a social opportunity for residents and visitors to gather and interact, to bring foot traffic to downtown Sarasota supporting the economic viability of...

            Venice Farmers Market

            • Food
            Nov 7 08:00AM

            Join the Venice Florida Farmers Market community every Saturday year-round, rain or shine. Enjoy live music from local entertainers, food and drinks, local produce and handmade...

            Bazaar on Apricot and Lime

            • Food
            Nov 7 10:00AM

            Shop handcrafted goods, connect with local artists, enjoy live music, and experience wellness events that embody the Sarasota spirit.

            Newtown Farmers Market

            • Food
            Nov 7 10:00AM

            Sarasotas Newtown Farmers Market is an affiliate of The Newtown Nation and was established to promote, support, and provide healthy produce for our community while also providing...

            Siesta Key Farmers Market 

            • Food
            Nov 8 09:00AM

            Located in Siesta Village every Sunday 9am- 2pm. Fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, food, unique gifts and much much more.

            Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch

            • Food
            Nov 8 10:00AM

            The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch was voted number 1 in the US and has fast become a favorite weekly tradition for people from all over the region seeking farm-fresh produce,...

            Newtown Farmers Market

            • Food
            Nov 8 12:00PM

            Sarasotas Newtown Farmers Market is an affiliate of The Newtown Nation and was established to promote, support, and provide healthy produce for our community while also providing...

            EcoWalk: Meditation in the Parks – Red Bug Slough

            • Nature
            Nov 11 09:00AM

            Join us for an exploration of finding peace within nature along a mostly silent walk.Join us for a contemplative walk where we will practice mindfulness, breathwork, and using all...

            Pests in the Pantry (webinar)

            • Nature
            Nov 12 09:00AM

            Confused or concerned by beetles, moths, mice, or rats in your kitchen? Learn why they're there and how to manage them effectively.A number of pests may find themselves inside...