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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- $13.27
Hot Club SRQ Jazz at Calusa Brewing - and YES! they have wine!
Calusa Brewing Taproom, 5377 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL, US🍺🎶 Jazz + Just‑One‑More
Join us for beer (or wine) and a bite at Calusa Brewing + PigFish while we enjoy Hot Club of SRQ live with a playful mix of Gypsy Jazz, Swing, Latin Jazz, Bossa Nova, Samba.
We caught them at SAM Jazz earlier this month and want to see them again!🎻 About Hot Club of SRQ
The heart of this ensemble is:- Kevin Aland — violin & vocals
- Jon McLaughlin — guitar
- Glenn Stevenson — bass
Together, they’ve spent over a decade cultivating a string‑jazz sound marked by warmth, connection, and effortless chemistry. This group can swing ferociously one moment, then pull you in with a hypnotic ballad the next.
While rooted in Gypsy Jazz, their repertoire spans Rumba Flamenco, Bossa Nova, Samba, Tango, Bebop, Modern Jazz, Afro‑Cuban, Swing, and selections from the Great American Songbook. All members are formally trained in Music Performance and have been commissioned to write, arrange, and perform a wide range of world music—including international dance works and a Broadway‑themed performance at the Straz Center in Tampa.They are playing from 6:30–9:00 PM and we have a table nearby to enjoy the music!
🧾 Event Details
Casual reservation — no pre‑set menu or wine pairing, nor beer pairing.
Each of us will order what we want and pay our tab directly to the restaurant.📖 Drink Menu: https://www.calusabrewing.com/whats-on-tap
📖 Food Menu: https://www.pig.fish/menu🍻 About
Calusa Brewing
Founded in 2016, Calusa Brewing is a premier independent craft brewery in Sarasota, FL. Their expansive 9,500‑sq‑ft taproom features 36 rotating taps, pouring everything from hazy IPAs and fruited sours to crisp lagers—all alongside their in‑house kitchen, PigFish.PigFish
ELEVATED DINING MEETS THE BREWPUB
PigFish offers a sustainable gastropub experience focused on inspiring, delighting, and rethinking where our food comes from.
With an emphasis on sustainable farming and locally sourced ingredients, PigFish works closely with responsible fisheries, artisans, and farmers to gather the highest‑quality ingredients—creating a better food system in the process.
Located inside Calusa Brewing’s taproom, PigFish bridges the gap between exceptional craft beer and crave‑worthy food, proving you can eat well, drink well, and still feel good about it.💳 Deposit Payment Instructions
To reserve your seat, please send a refundable deposit of $13.27 via:
Venmo- Username: dkbvenmoaccount
- Last 4 digits of phone: 2192
Zelle
- Email: dawna9999@yahoo.com
- Name: Eldringhoff
📝 Please include the event name and date in the payment note.
💡 Pay for each event separately (no lump sums, please).
✅ RSVP, Deposit & Refund Policy
This deposit holds your spot. Refunds will be issued the weekend after the event.
If plans change, please update your RSVP so we can offer your seat to the waitlist.
No‑shows or late cancellations we’re unable to fill may not be refunded. Local restaurants count on our support!🍺Cheers to cold pours, hot jazz, and the bold “just one more ” 🎶
16 attendees 
Movie Time: The Drama - Lakewood Ranch Cinema
Lakewood Ranch Cinema, 10715 Rodeo Dr #8, Lakewood Ranch, FL, US🎬 Join us for a movie at Lakewood Ranch Cinema.
🎥 Film: The Drama
An A24 romantic thriller starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a happily engaged couple, Emma Harwood and Charlie Thompson, whose relationship implodes just before their wedding. Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, the Boston-set film follows the pair as an unexpected, dark secret revelation unravels their future.🎬 Movie Meetup Details
🕒 Showtime: 5:10 PM
⏱️ Runtime: 1h 45m
🎥 Trailer: https://youtu.be/7eQTfuKy-ic
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes: % on the Tomatometer - not yet rated
🎭 Genre: Dark Romantic Comedy
🏆 Awards & Recognition: none as of yet, but early release says it is very funny
📍 Location: Lakewood Ranch Cinemas
🎟️ Tickets:- $6 for members of the Sarasota Film Society
- $12 for non-members
- 🎫 Buy day-of at the theater or online:
- https://filmsociety.org/movies/upcoming/movie.cfm?filID=3282
🍽️ Optional Bite After the Movie
We are going to grab dinner after 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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