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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- $14.19

Lunch at MyMamma - Tamiami
My Mamma, 3105 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL, US🎭Pre-Movie Lunch at My Mamma! Priority for those attending the movie at New College at 2 PM, but we have extra spots, so please join us!
🧾 Event Details
🍽️ Menu: https://my-mamma.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Menu-MYMAMMA-.pdf- This is a casual, small-group reservation—no pre-set menu or pairings. You will be able to order from the entire menu.
- You are expected to settle your own tab directly with the restaurant on the night of the event.
- Refundable Deposit: $14.19
# About
Come for the food, stay for the mood—this is Italy, the MYMAMMA way.
At MYMAMMA, we bring the warmth of an Italian home straight to your table. Inspired by the flavors of southern Italy and family traditions, our restaurant offers a cozy, welcoming space where every detail—from the rustic decor to the smell of freshly baked focaccia—feels like a hug from Nonna.
Enjoy comforting classics like Eggplant Parmigiana, Roman Focaccia (Pinsa Romana), and seafood pasta, all made with high-quality ingredients and a touch of love. Whether you're here for a quick bite or a long, relaxed dinner with friends and family, MYMAMMA is the place to savor authentic Italian moments in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
💳 Payment Instructions
To reserve your seat, please send $ via one of the methods below:
Venmo- Username: dkbvenmoaccount
- Last 4 digits of phone: 2192
Zelle
- Email: dawna9999@yahoo.com
- Name: Eldringhoff
RSVP, Deposit & Refund Policy
📝 Please include the name and date of the event in the payment note to help us post your deposit more easily. Pay for each event separately, not one lump sum, to help us track your reservation.
🔁 Change of plans? Please update your RSVP and leave a comment so we can help confirm someone on the waitlist. The local restaurants count on our support!
✅ Refunds will be issued the weekend after the event.
🚫 No-shows or late cancellations that we’re unable to fill from the waitlist may not be refunded.🍝 Delizioso! 🍷
5 attendees - $22.05

2026 Sarasota Film Festival - Soul Patrol
New College of Florida, 5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL, US🎥 Join Us at the Sarasota Film Festival 2026
Featuring** Soul Patrol🎬 Movie Meetup Details
🕕 Showtime: 2:00 PM
⏱️ Runtime: Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
🎭 Genre: Documentary • Social Issues • African American
🎥 Video about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mpDyajnsPY
📍Location: New College of Florida/Sainer Pavilion
We’ll meet outside the entrance by 1:45 pm or better, join us for lunch beforehand! We will walk into the movies together. Let us know if you are running late, and we will save you a seat.🏆 Awards & Festival Recognition
2026 documentary Soul Patrol, directed by J.M. Harper, won the Directing Award: U.S. Documentary at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The film, which chronicles the first all-Black special operations unit in the Vietnam War, was also nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the same festival.Award: Directing Award: U.S. Documentary
Festival: 2026 Sundance Film Festival
Director: J.M. HarperThe film received critical acclaim for its exploration of the veterans' combat experiences and their lives decades later, with an Instagram post confirming its success at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
🎟️ Tickets
💵 Price for ticket: $22.05
Payment Options:
✅ Zelle: sarasotawinefun@gmail.com (Last name: Malka)
✅ Venmo: @Annie-Malka (Last 4 digits: 0345)📝 Notes
• Include event name + date in your payment note
• Please pay the exact amount — no rounding
• If you need to cancel, update your RSVP and comment so we can try to fill your spot
• Late cancellations or no‑shows cannot be refunded🍽️ Pre-movie Lunch
Sign up for the lunch before the movie. 🍷🍽️🎞️ About the Film
From deep behind enemy lines, a hidden chapter of American military history is uncovered, prompting the question of whether reckoning with the past can bring peace to those who lived it. The Vietnam War’s first Black special operations team reunites to tell their story.🎭 Cast: Danielle Lyn, Michael Oloyede, Deion Smith
🎥 See you at the movies!
4 attendees - $101.73

Set the Bar 2026!
Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th Street, Sarasota, FL, USWe are trying something new this year! Come join us for Set the Bar 2026 a COCKTAIL focused charity event at Ed Smith Stadium! We are going to put our wine glasses down, pick up our rocks glasses and enjoy some cocktails and competition!
Set the Bar is an annual event that I have always missed, but heard great things about so I thought this year we would give it a try.
Prepayment via the methods listed below of $101.73 is required for this event. This is a walkabout event with lots and lots of cocktails and bites to eat. We will meet up at entry and casually stroll around the venue.
Info from Event Organizer...
Set the Bar is back, and with 20+ of the region's top restaurants going head-to-head across five spirit categories, this is the one night you don't want to miss.
Hit Ed Smith Stadium on April 19 and taste your way through the competition. Five categories. Five world-class spirit sponsors. One unforgettable night.
🍸 Gin — 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails, Euphemia Haye, Harry's Continental Kitchens, Miguel's Restaurant & Taverna Toscana, powered by 6 O'Clock Gin
🥃 Bourbon — Bavaro's, Brick's Smoked Meats, British Open Pub, Cafe Gabbiano & Jack Dusty, powered by Jeptha Creed Distillery
🌊 Rum — Bar Jpan, Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood., Mimi Brasserie & Speakeasy & Paradise Grill, powered by Papa's Pilar
🌵 Tequila — Kolucan, Michael's on East, Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant, Pop's Sunset Grill & The Feast Restaurant, powered by Los Linderos Tequila
🧊 Vodka — Fins at Sharky's, Mean Deans Local Kitchen, Rose & Ivy, Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi & Tzeva at Art Ovation, powered by Ketel One Vodka
PLUS - our Bar Bites competition is back and better than ever!
You taste. You score. You crown the champions.
Your ticket includes cocktail samples with your Sip & Score Card, bar bites from top local chefs, live music from Nick Williams (from Karate in the Garage) + DJ Miketastic, photo booth, caricatures, adult face/body painting, and more — all under one roof.
Sip for a cause, too 💛 — all auction proceeds benefit Children First.Refunds will only be issued if a paying waitlister takes your spot.
Payment Methods
Zelle dawna9999@yahoo.com (last name Eldringhoff)
Venmo dkbvenmoaccount (last name Eldringhoff)7 attendees 
Ocean Prime - downtown
Ocean Prime, 501 Quay Commons, Sarasota, FL, US🐾 Pre-Show Dinner at Ocean Prime
Priority for those attending The Naked Magicians at the Van Wezel but we do have extra seats for you to join us even if you are not going to the show!🧾 Event Details
Casual — no preset menu, order what you like, pay for what you order.
We will be dining in the bar area, so we will be able to choose from their regular menu, theater menu, lounge menu, and happy hour menu:- 🍽️ Lounge Menu: https://ocean-prime.com/locations-menus/sarasota/
- 🍷 Happy Hour available M-F in the bar or lounge from 4-6pm: https://ocean-prime.com/locations-menus/sarasota/
- 🎭Theater Menu: 3-course $65, order by 6pm: https://ocean-prime.com/locations-menus/sarasota/
- 🍽️ Regular Menu: https://ocean-prime.com/locations-menus/sarasota/
🌟 About Ocean Prime
Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood and steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants.
Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, a Wine Spectator honored wine list, and genuine hospitality.
Read more: https://ocean-prime.com/about-us/✅ RSVP Etiquette
No deposit is required for those going to the Van Wezel. Please keep your RSVP up-to-date. No-shows without notice may result in removal from the group.💳 Payment Info: If we open it up for others to join, please send a $20.22 refundable deposit to:
✅ Zelle: sarasotawinefun@gmail.com (Last name: Malka)
✅ Venmo: @Annie-Malka (Last 4 digits: 0345)
Include a note with payment:- Event name + date to help us identify your payment.
- Pay the exact amount—no rounding up, please.
- If you need to cancel, update your RSVP and comment so we can do our best to fill your spot. Late cancellations/no-shows cannot be refunded.
✨ Let's start the fun early, celebrating the magic! ✨
6 attendees
Past events
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