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BYOB: Bring Your Own Business Card
Wink Wink hosts BYOB: Bring Your Own Business Card, a contemporary spin on after-work networking created for Sarasota’s entrepreneurs, creatives, business owners, remote workers, and community leaders. This recurring meetup provides a friendly setting to exchange ideas, meet potential clients, and build new professional relationships, whether you want to expand your circle, reconnect with colleagues, or schedule a casual conversation with a prospect. Enjoy happy hour pricing on cocktails, beer, wine, and select bites throughout the event. Bring a business card to enter the monthly raffle for a complimentary poolside cabana rental at The Sarasota Modern plus a $50 food and beverage credit. The winner is chosen the next day and contacted using the details on the card. Walk-ins are welcome and reservations are not required, though groups may reserve a table if preferred. Arrive with business cards, enjoy a drink, and head out with new connections.
El Gotan: A Vintage Tango Speakeasy
El Gotán brings a downtown tango class and social to the upstairs space of the historic Gator Club in Sarasota, creating a setting centered on listening, presence, and the quiet conversation between partners. At times the atmosphere crackles, at others it turns introspective, all rooted in a shared sense that tango thrives in the connection on the floor. The night begins with a group class in Argentine tango, followed by a milonga where the music leads and the energy of the room follows. Music centers on the Golden Era of Argentine tango, with a few thoughtfully selected modern orchestras added for clarity and phrasing, curated by a roster of guest DJs. Admission is $15 for the class and $15 for the milonga. First-time visitors receive 50% off. Students can attend the milonga for $5 with a valid ID. Held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, this gathering welcomes dancers and music lovers from Sarasota and across the Gulf Coast, including those who come from salsa, bachata, swing, or ballroom and find tango a natural next step in social dance. Street parking is available, and a public garage is nearby. Hosted by Zavio and Nicolette.
The Gator ClubBlood Drive: Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center-Mecca
Make a single blood donation with SunCoast Blood Centers at participating Goodwill blood drives and receive $50 in rewards. The thank you package includes a $20 Goodwill gift card and a $30 instant e-gift card. This limited-time summer promotion runs through August and is available at select locations in North Port, Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, Arcadia, and other nearby areas. Appointment availability is limited and tends to fill quickly.
Spa Westin Summer Spritz
This special afternoon at The Spa and Salon at The Westin Sarasota highlights cooling, refreshing experiences. Guests can enjoy a Signature Spritz cocktail, a mini facial treatment with a cooling focus, and a $15 spa boutique credit applied to purchases of $50 or more, with exclusions on combining with other promotions. The schedule also features spa tours and brief micro spa experiences. Admission is $20 per person. Attendance is limited to 12 guests, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Services are available during the event only.
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