About us
Hello fellow wine lovers!
We have been managing the group for over five years now and what fun it has been!
We are a group looking for members that truly want to become part of the family and share what life has to offer!
We do all sorts of different events so please do read the details on each event thoroughly.
Most of our events will either require a pre-payment as we will be purchasing tickets or paying venues directly.
Our casual small dinner reservation events will also require a pre-payment to hold your spot which will be refunded to attending members. This is an attempt to eliminate no-shows and have full capacity at our events. Some higher end venues will charge $50 to hold spots so I will increase the amount in those instances.
NOTE: In order to attend events held in private homes (cheese, chef du jour and the like) members must have attended three previous public venue events.
There is an annual fee of $15 to cover the $400 annual fees we incur from Meetup. After covering the Meetup Fees I promise I will spend every dime on items to raffle at events!
Upcoming events
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Savor Sarasota - Crab & Fin - St Armands
Crab & Fin, 420 Saint Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL, US🌴Savor Sarasota runs June 1–14 (Crab & Fin extended it through June) where participating restaurants offer prix fixe menus—$45 for dinner (with some restaurants also offering a $25 lunch or optional wine pairings).
It’s a great way to try new restaurants—or enjoy favorites—at a set price.
👉 View participating restaurants and menus here:
https://www.visitsarasota.com/savor-sarasota-restaurants-menusLet's start with Happy Hour at 5:15 and then join us for dinner at Crab & Fin on St. Armands at 6pm.
This is a casual group reservation—there is no pre-selected food or wine pairing for the event. Choose from their entire menu, including their Savor. Settle your own tab directly with the restaurant the night of the event.🍽️ Menu: https://ohbz.com/design/c42409f3-1f60-4d0b-80f2-004d660b371c
🍷 Savor Sarasota Dinner Menu – $45
First Course (Choice of):- New England Clam Chowder - Traditional Recipe with Wild Caught Atlantic Quahogs and Nana's Seasoned Crackers
- Gazpacho - Traditional Spanish Chilled Soup, Crisp Vegetables, Sour Cream, Housemade Croutons
- Caesar - Crisp Romaine Hearts, Housemade Dressing with Basil & Roasted Garlic, Parmesan Tuille, Sweety Drops & Pink Peppercorn Garlic Bread Croutons
- Martha's Vineyard - Raspberry-Maple Dressed Greens, Bleu Cheese, Red Onions & Toasted Pinenuts
- Oyster Tasting - 3 Featured Oysters, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon & Black Pepper Mignionette
- Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail - Four U-15 Ecuadorian White Shrimp with House-Made Cocktail & Lemon
- Cheshire Farms Tropical BBQ Pork - Orange, Pineapple & 5 Spice Braised, Mango Chutney, Green Onion, Sambal Hoisin
- Blue Hill Bay, Maine Golden Mussels - Rendered Guanciale, Pernod, Fennel, Local Tomato, Garlic, Shallots, Caperberries, White Wine & Lemon-Basil-Butter Pan Sauce
Second Course (Choice of):
- Mediterranean Bronzini - Cast Iron Seared, Herb Roasted Yukon Creamers, Haricot Vert, Lemon-Caper-Basil Butter
- Dutch Harbor Alaska Bairdi Snow - Served Chilled with Lemon & Drawn Butter, Roasted Creamer Potatoes & Asparagus
- Low Country Bouillabaisse - Lobster Infused Seafood Fumé with Spanish Saffron, Today's Market Catch, Middleneck Clams, Mussels, Shrimp & Grilled French Bread Rouille
- Antarctic Salmon - Chargrilled, Jasmine Rice, Avocado-Jalapeno Crema & Roasted Sweet Corn Pico
- Baby White Shrimp Pasta - White Wine Clam Sauce, Tomatoes, Basil, Roasted Garlic, Tarragon Gremolata Crumb & Homemade Tagliarini
- 5 oz. 100% Black Angus Petite Filet - Chargrilled, Homemade Tallow Butter Hashbrown, Asparagus, Peppery Demi-Glace Au Poivre & Rosemary Oil
Third Course (Choice of):
- Key Lime Pie - Authentic Key Lime Juice, Graham Cracker-Butter Crumb Crust & Torched Meringue
- Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter - With Whipped Peanut Butter Ganache & Peanut Butter Caramel
🚗 Parking
Paid parking on the street and in parking garage.🦀 About The Crab & Fin
A Sarasota institution since 1978, The Crab & Fin is a landmark restaurant on St. Armands Circle, known for exceptional seafood and enduring hospitality.Renowned for sourcing some of the freshest and most distinctive seafood from around the world, all fish is flown in daily, received whole, and expertly cut in‑house. Every dish is prepared from scratch, including the restaurant’s homemade pastas, breads, and pastries, reflecting a deep commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
With an ever‑changing Market Catch selection alongside a thoughtfully curated permanent menu, Crab & Fin blends global flavors with coastal elegance—offering a dining experience that feels both refined and welcoming. Consistently praised for both its cuisine and service, it remains a signature destination for seafood lovers in Sarasota.
💳 Reservation Deposit $16.20
To hold your seat, please send a refundable deposit via:
Venmo- Username: dkbvenmoaccount
- Last 4 digits of phone: 2192
Zelle
- Email: dawna9999@yahoo.com
- Last name: Eldringhoff
📝 Payment Notes
- Pay separately for each event (no lump payments or rounding)
- Include event name + date
- Refunds issued the weekend after the event.
- If your plans change, please update your RSVP and leave a comment so someone on the waitlist may join.
- No‑shows or late cancellations (barring emergencies) are non‑refundable
✨ 🍴 Join us for dinner at this iconic Sarasota establishment for a classy evening, well, depending upon the conversation and who attends.🦀🍷🌊
12 attendees 
Happy Hour at Boca Sarasota - downtown
Boca Sarasota, 19 South Lemon Street, Sarasota, FL, US## 🍹 Oh yes… It’s Ladies Night, and the feeling’s right! 🍸
Join us for Ladies Night w/ $7 Cocktails & Hot Girl $15 "dinner" at Boca Sarasota downtown.
👑 Hosted by Anne X, our very own Queen of Local Happy Hour, Fun Friend, Maven of the Martini.
🍸 $7 Cocktails include: Cosmo. Dirty Martini, Espresso Martini
📍 Find Us: At the bar… where else?!
Guys are welcome too!! Guys are welcome too!!
🔗 Menu: https://bocarestaurants.com/menu/ladies-night/
🔔 There’s no pre-set menu or pairing — order whatever you’d like from the full menu
and settle your tab directly with the venue the night of the event.✅ RSVP Courtesy:
Since we are not requiring a deposit to hold your seat, please keep your RSVP current so that waitlisters can be added in time and so there isn't an empty chair at the bar.👉 No-shows without updating their RSVP (barring emergencies) may be removed from future events and we would miss clinking glasses 🥂with you so please keep your RSVP up to date. 💛
16 attendees
Movie Time: Janis Little Girl Blue - Burns Court Cinema
Burns Court Cinema, 506 Burns Ct., Sarasota, FL, US🎬 This is a one-day one-time showing at Burns Court Cinema. 🍿
Since many of us just saw Janis at FST, thought it might be cool to see a documentary and learn more. Join us!
🎥 Film:
Archival footage and interviews highlight the life and career of singer-songwriter Janis Joplin, from her musical rise in the 1960s to her battle with alcohol and heroin addiction.Janis Joplin is one of the most respected and iconic rock & roll singers of all time, a tragic and misunderstood figure who captivated millions of listeners and blazed new creative trails before her death in 1970 at age 27. Director Amy Berg explored Joplin's story in depth. A portrait of a complicated, driven and often beleaguered artist. Joplin's own words recount a series of letters she wrote to her family over the years. Janis was a vessel of energy when she sang. Her rapid rise and untimely death changed music forever.
🎬 Movie Meetup Details
🕒 Showtime: 7 PM
⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 43 minutes
🎭 Genre: Documentary • Biography • Music
🎥 Trailer: https://youtu.be/qdkpcsuPAhA
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes: 94% on the Tomatometer
🏆 Awards & Recognition: Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015), directed by Amy Berg for American Masters, received critical acclaim for its in-depth look at Janis Joplin's life, screening at festivals like Venice, Deauville, and Toronto. While primarily a TV documentary, it gained accolades for its intimate archival footage and narration
SFilm Festival Selection: Featured in the Venice Film Festival, Deauville American Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival.- Director Recognition: Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg (Deliver Us from Evil, West of Memphis).
- Acquisition: Acquired by FilmRise for an awards-season theatrical release before its PBS broadcast.
- Series Prestige: The documentary was a centerpiece of the 30th Anniversary season of the award-winning American Masters series.
📍 Location: Burns Court Cinema
🎟️ Tickets:- $6 for members of the Sarasota Film Society
- $12 for non-members
- 🎫 Buy day-of at the theater or online:
🍽️ Optional Bite Before the Movie
We are going to grab dinner before the movie. RSVP separately under that event. You're welcome to attend just the movie or just the meal.💳 Reservation Deposit:
Waived - no deposit is required to hold your spot.
🚨 RSVP Etiquette Alert!
Since there’s no deposit, please be respectful of your fellow attendees:
✅ If your plans change, update your RSVP
🚫 Barring emergencies, failure to update your RSVP may result in removal from the group. 👉 Don’t make us do that — we love having you as movie buddies!
***🎥 See you at the movies!
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