Sarasota Calendar 7.14.16

Business

Thursday, July 21
Brews and Business
Runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at World of Beer Downtown Sarasota, 1888 Main St. Dive into the mind of a hacker, and learn about network security. Tickets are $10 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Visit sarasotachamber.com. 

Young Entrepreneurs Academy 
Runs from 6 to 7 p.m. at State College of Florida, 7131 Professional Parkway East, Lakewood Ranch. The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce will host a Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) information session for students currently in sixth through 12th grades, their families and local business leaders. Admission is free. Registration is required. Contact Barbara Hines at [email protected].

Community 

Saturday, July 16
Splashin’ Saturdays
Runs from 10 a.m. to noon at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 Palm Ave. This marks the final Splashin’ Saturday of the summer. Families are invited to enjoy water activities, waterslides and games under the banyans and around the waterfall of the Ann Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden. Admission is free for members; $5 for members’ guests; $19 for adults; and $6 for children. Visit selby.org.

Saturday, July 16
JDub’s Food Truck Rally
Runs from 5 to 10 p.m. at JDub’s Brewing Co. & Tap Room, 1215 Mango Ave. This month’s trucks include BulGoGi Sarasota, Mouthole BBQ, Mother Truckin’ Good, Dashing Dingo Pizza Co. and Yummy Kebab. Visit JDub’s Food Truck Rally Facebook event page.

Tuesday, July 19 
AJC 2016 Summer Lunch & Learn Series
Runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East, S. 1212 East Ave. Aaron Jacob, AJC associate director of international affairs will be the lecture speaker. Jacob will provide historical background and insights about the current state of the U.S.– Israel relations. Tickets are $28 and include lunch. Reservations are required. Call 365-4955, or email [email protected].

Thursday, July 21
Sarasota Tiger Bay Club
Starts at 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East, 1212 S. East Ave. The panel features incumbent Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller Karen Rushing and challenger Todd Barton. The meeting will also include a review of upcoming amendments. Reservations are required. Registration is $23 for members; $28 for guests. Visit sarasotatigerbay.com/events.

Saturday, July 23
Breakfast with Candidates 
Starts at 9 a.m. at Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 Gary Player Blvd. Meet the local candidates running for the Florida Senate and House of Representatives, Sarasota County Commission, Sarasota County School Board, Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board and the Charter Review Board. Breakfast is $25. Reservations are required by July 19. Contact Rita Hebel at 441-6412 or [email protected].

Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24 
Mystic Faire 
Runs from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail. The sixth annual Mystic Faire features everything metaphysical. The event features more than 75 exhibitors and 25 psychics, along with free lecturers. Admission is $7 for one day; $10 for both days. Visit mysticfaires.com. 

Entertainment

Friday, July 29 
Friday Fest
Runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail. Enjoy an evening featuring Jah Movement, a reggae band bringing you the best Top 40 funk, soul, R&B, hip-hop, pop and Calypso dance music. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Admission is free. Visit vanwezel.org.

Health

Thursday, July 14 to Sunday, July 17
Eco Friendly Florida Fest
Runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts. Learn about local resources for starting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle that is also environmentally friendly. Admission is free for classes. Visit ecofriendlyfloridafest.com.