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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.

The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime

  • Food
Jun 1 10:00AM

The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime is a indie indoor market, home to over 40 local creators and curators. The 5,000 sq. ft. space is filled with something for everyone. From art,...

Travelogue with Jane Mahler – Africa – Aboseli National Park – Keyna Volcanoes National Park – Rwanda

  • Nature
Jun 1 11:00AM

Join us for a trek through bamboo forests in Volcanoes National Park, the first national park in Africa, to see the gorillas of Rwanda, where Dr. Dian Fossey worked to study and...

Master Gardener Plant Clinic

  • Food
  • Water
  • Nature
Jun 1 01:30PM

Sarasota County Extension Services Master Gardeners are here to help folks identify plants, flowers, etc. as well as care for them.

Friday Garden Volunteers

  • Nature
Jun 2 08:00AM

Volunteer on Fridays with the Sarasota Garden Club

Newtown Farmers Market

  • Food
Jun 2 10:00AM

Sarasota’s 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...

The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime

  • Food
Jun 2 10:00AM

The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime is a indie indoor market, home to over 40 local creators and curators. The 5,000 sq. ft. space is filled with something for everyone. From art,...

Looking for Leaks (webinar)

    Jun 2 12:30PM

    High water bill? Leaks might be the culprit. Learn how to find and fix leaks in this webinar.According to the EPA, leaks may be responsible for up to 12% of annual water use in...

    Sarasota Farmers Market

    • Food
    Jun 3 07:00AM

    Providing our community with a connection to local farmers, growers, artisans, and chefs, right in the heart of Downtown Sarasota. Open every Saturday, rain or shine, 52 weeks a...

    Oneco Farmers Market

    • Food
    Jun 3 07:00AM

    A PLACE WHERE THE COMMUNITY MEETS EVERY DAY! We offer an array of multicultural restaurants with the most delicious ingredients in the freshest environment. At Oneco Farmers...

    Vegan Picnic and Birding at Myakka River State Park

    • Nature
    Jun 3 08:00AM

    Join fellow group member Mike Weisensee, who is a Florida Master Naturalist graduate and instructor, on a guided tour of Myakka River State Park.

    City of Venice Farmers Market

    • Food
    Jun 3 08:00AM

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

    Ride and Paddle at the Bay – Free Guided Tour

    • Water
    • Nature
    Jun 3 08:30AM

    Join us and Ride and Paddle for a free, guided kayak tour through The Bay Park restored mangroves. Kayaks and life jackets are provided.

    Sensory Saturday at Mote

    • Water
    • Nature
    Jun 3 08:30AM

    We are excited to announce that Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium will open its doors an hour early exclusively for individuals who have sensory processing differences or those...

    Venice Waterway Cleanup

    • Waste
    • Water
    • Nature
    Jun 3 08:30AM

    Join the Venice Lions Club for a monthly cleanup. Meet behind Publix on the Island. Bring gloves, small trash bag and a picker. Breakfast afterwards.

    1st Saturdays Cleanup – State Road 64 Boat Ramp

    • Waste
    • Water
    • Nature
    Jun 3 09:00AM

    Join Keep Manatee Beautiful for their monthly cleanups.

    Lake Bellevue Adopt-a-Park Clean Up

    • Waste
    • Water
    • Nature
    Jun 3 09:00AM

    Join Clearwater Marine Aquarium Sea Turtle Conservation Program and other community volunteers in cleaning up around Lake Bellevue, Ed Wright Park, and Ross Norton Rec Center....

    History in the Park – Dr. C.B. Wilson House Open House

    • Water
    • Nature
    Jun 3 09:00AM

    Take a self-guided tour through the historic Dr. C.B. Wilson House to learn about the house, the Wilson family and other historical aspects of Sarasota County.

    Bike Myakka for Good – June Service Ride

    • Water
    • Nature
    Jun 3 09:00AM

    We will celebrate Repeat Day by enjoying the tail end of Coreopsis bloom season, while discussing the importance of ongoing habitat restoration efforts in the park for both...

    New Pass Underwater Cleanup

    • Waste
    • Water
    Jun 3 09:00AM

    Join us for a cleanup of New Pass at City Island – Ken Thompson Park where we will tackle the shoreline above and below the water.

    Saturday Mornings at the NEST

      Jun 3 09:00AM

      Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of discovery. Walk the grounds of the historic Reasoner Tract and observe botanical...

      Saturday Mornings at the NEST

      • Nature
      Jun 3 09:00AM

      Join us at the Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science, and Technology for a morning of discovery. Walk the grounds of the historic Reasoner Tract and observe botanical...

      The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime

      • Food
      Jun 3 10:00AM

      The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime is a indie indoor market, home to over 40 local creators and curators. The 5,000 sq. ft. space is filled with something for everyone. From art,...

      Science Sprouts at The Bishop

      • Nature
      Jun 3 10:00AM

      Budding young scientists can bring their favorite grown-up to explore and discover a variety of science and nature topics in the Mosaic Backyard Universe.

      Story Trail

      • Water
      • Nature
      Jun 3 10:00AM

      Stroll through our Reading Garden with your little one as you become the storyteller. Enjoy a different book the first Saturday of every month.

      Newtown Farmers Market

      • Food
      Jun 3 10:00AM

      Sarasota’s 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...

      Tales Under the Tree at The Bishop

      • Water
      • Nature
      Jun 3 02:00PM

      Join us at The Bishop at 2pm every Saturday and Sunday for a very special story time.

      Siesta Key Farmers Market

      • Food
      Jun 4 08:00AM

      Enjoy fruits, vegetables, home goods, tea, clothing, beauty services, local art, live music, and food trucks.

      Red Barn Flea Market

      • Food
      Jun 4 09:00AM

      The Red Barn in Bradenton, FL, combines a traditional flea market, plaza shops, food courts and open-air farmers markets.

      Meadows Farmers Market

      • Food
      Jun 4 10:00AM

      Join us for the NEW Meadows Farmers Market in a fun and outdoor shaded environment in the beautiful Meadows Community of Sarasota.