South County Tiger Bay

Legislative Preview
2025-02-28 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
We are excited to welcome for the first time to South County Tiger Bay State Representative Fiona McFarland (R-73) whose district extends into the City of Venice. She and Representative James Buchanan (R-74) will preview for us what to expect from the Florida Legislature this session and hear from you what is important for them to consider!

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Congressman Greg Steube
2024-12-13 11:30 - 13:30
We are privileged to be hosting Congressman Steube once again for his insights on our past election cycle, updates to his work, and what he will be looking forward to in upcoming sessions of Congress.

PLEASE NOTE – WE WILL BE AT THE MISSION VALLEY GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB FOR THIS LUNCHEON AND THE COST FOR ALL ATTENDEES IS $40 – PLEASE DO NOT USE THE PAYPAL TO PAY FOR LUNCH. CHECK OR CASH AT THE EVENT PLEASE.

Holiday Party
2024-12-11 17:30 - 19:00
Join your fellow South County TIger Bay members for our annual Holiday Party at the Venice Yacht club! We will wine and dine you with hearty noshes and toast one another for a fabulous year and an exciting 2025.

There is no cost for our members and their guest so hope to see you there! But please register so we can get a head count.

Ed & Laura

2024 Election Review
2024-11-22 11:30 - 13:30
What happened in the 2024 Presidential Election? Is this is a sea change in the electorate? What can we expect from Ron DeSantis and his picks for Senate to replace Marco Rubio? So many questions!!

Join us on Friday November 22nd for an in-depth discussion with Jamie Miller the author of Reasonable Arguments providing insight into Florida and National politics. Jamie is a seasoned political consultant, public speaker, and author with particular expertise in finding trends and analysis in the political sphere.

CANCELLED - What WILL our Legislators Do?
2024-09-27 11:30 - 13:30
DUE TO THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE WEATHER, WE ARE GOING TO RESCHEDULE THIS EVENT FOR A LATER DATE.

We are excited to host State Senator Joe Gruters and soon to be State Representative Danny Nix for a sneak peak at what the next session of the Florida Legislature might bring. Its also YOUR opportunity to tell them what YOU think they ought to focus on to make living in South County even better.

STATE OF FLORIDA CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER JIMMY PATRONIS
2024-07-31 11:30 - 13:30
With thanks to our member Danny Nix, we are very excited to have the opportunity to host the State of Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis to our South County TIger Bay Club. This special luncheon meeting will be open to our members and guests.

Florida’s CFO oversees the state’s accounting and auditing functions and unclaimed property, monitors the investment of state funds and manages the deferred compensation program and risk management program for the state

Insurance consumer service is handled by the CFO, and the office is responsible for the licensing and oversight of insurance agents and agencies, as well as funeral homes and cemeteries.

Additionally, the CFO serves as the State Fire Marshall and serves on the Florida Cabinet.

You will need to RSVP quickly!

AMENDMENTS ON THE BALLOT
2024-06-28 11:30 - 13:30
South County Tiger Bay’s June program will be on the six proposed constitutional amendments.SCTB members Jamie Miller and Justin Taylor will be reviewing the amendments, pro/con, and lead the discussion. We are also excited that Sheriff Kurt Hoffman will join our panel for a detailed discussion about Amendment 3 – legalizing recreational marijuana.

UPDATE -County Commission Candidate Forum
2024-05-31 11:30 - 13:30
We will be hosting the two Republican Candidates for the Sarasota County Commission District 3, Incumbent Neil Rainford and former Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight who will be joined by Independent Candidate Shari Thornton.

We know this will be a well attended event so we are encouraging our South County Tiger Bay Members to register early!

ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE - 2024
2024-03-29 11:30 - 13:30
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE LAST FRIDAY OF THIS MONTH

We are happy to host our annual Legislative Update with members of our local Florida House and Senate delegation who will recap the hits and misses of the recently completed Session.

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Economic Development with Erin Silk
2024-02-23 11:30 - 13:30
We are excited to welcome Erin Silk, President & CEO of the EDC. The EDC is a 20-year-old public-private nonprofit and the sole countywide organization dedicated to driving economic diversification. She will be speaking to us about those efforts in South County.

The Housing Challenge
2024-01-26 11:30 - 13:30
Please join us in welcoming Jon Thaxton, the Senior Vice President of Community Leadership from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and expert in Southwest Florida housing concerns for an update and “report card” on efforts to create housing opportunities for all.

Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL)
2023-10-27 11:30 - 13:30 | Membership
Representing District 17, we are excited to have a vital and important update on activities in Congress with our area Congressional Representative Greg Steube.

Please reserve early. Bring a friend/future member!

Venice City Council Candidates
2023-09-29 11:30 - 13:30
PLEASE NOTE THE VENUE CHANGE FOR THIS LUNCHEON. WE WILL BE MEETING AT THE VENICE YACHT CLUB

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 4 CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR THE VENICE CITY COUNCIL.

There are two candidates each for Seats 1 and 2:

We welcome South County Tiger Bay members and their guests to take part in this opportunity to hear directly from ALL the candidates and where Members are invited to ask questions.

A buffett lunch is served beginning at 11:30. The program will begin at noon and can go as long as 1:30 pm.

Members are $25.00 and guests are $35.00

Local Leaders Update
2023-08-25 11:30 - 13:30
Join us to welcome our local Administration Leaders for a roundtable discussion about matters important to them and to how they and we can work together to advance the needs of South County.

Meet County Commissioner Neil Rainford
2023-07-28 11:30 - 13:30
In June, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Neil Rainford to serve out the remaining term created after the untimely passing of Nancy Detert. He has graciously accepted our invitation to our July meeting so that we may introduce him to many who haven’t met him yet and to hear his impressions of the community he now serves.

County Commissioner Neil Rainford

What is Resilient SRQ? Its $$$
2023-06-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Membership
Sarasota County is a direct recipient of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR). The County will be awarded $201.5 million in funding to deliver unmet needs assistance to the community from the impacts from Hurricane Ian. This will fund the newly created Sarasota County Program, Resilient SRQ.

We are excited to welcome County Commission Ron Cutsinger as our moderator. He brings with him a panel including:

Steve Hyatt and Laurel Varnell — Resilient SRQ

Chris Johnson, Sarasota County Long Term Recovery Team

Rich Collins, Director of Emergency Services, Sarasota County (invited)

Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman (invited)

For more information please click here. The county has also prepared a survey you are invited to participate in – to do so please click here.

Registration and buffet luncheon begins at 11:30am. The program begins at noon and we conclude at 1:30pm

South County Tiger Bay's Annual Legislative Update
2023-05-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Membership
The hankies have dropped at the Florida Legislature and we will hear from our local representatives some of the highs, lows, wins, losses and other fun facts about the 2023 Legislative Session. We will be joined by members of the Venice Chamber of Commerce and Venice Area Board of Realtors.

Help us welcome State Senator Joe Gruters and State Representative James Buchanan hosted by former Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight.

[Postponed] LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATE
2023-04-28 11:30 - 13:30 | Membership
Our South County Law Enforcement leaders will join us on April 28, 2023 at Hotel Venezia to update on their continuing efforts to keep our communities safe!

Please welcome the Chief of the North Port Police Department, the Sheriff of Sarasota County and the Chief of Policy for the City of Venice.

CANCELLED - A Conversation with Robyn Marinelli
2023-03-24 11:30 - 13:30
The Sarasota County School Board experienced a big change at the last election. New policies are coming fast and furious and the board will need to hire a new Superintendent. Let’s here from one of the members about that progress and what’s coming up for our school district.

SMH MEDICAL FACILITY TOUR
2023-01-20 11:30 - 13:30
THIS EVENT IS CLOSED TO NEW REGISTRATIONS.

Our South County Tiger Bay Group is invited to a lunch, presentation and tour of the new Sarasota Memorial Hospital Facility at Laurel and Pinebrook Road on January 20, 2023. The program and luncheon will begin at 11:30 am with facility tours following at 1:30 pm.

Its time to renew your Tiger Bay membership for 2023 as well. The cost for the luncheon for members who renew in January is $25. Guests (or members who have not yet renewed) is $35. To join as a member or to renew your membership, please click here: https://www.sctigerbay.com/membership/

Meet the Candidates - Venice City Council
2022-09-22 11:30 - 13:30
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE – THIS IS A THURSDAY MEETING

We are holding a joint meeting with the Rotary Club of Venice and the Sertoma Club of Venice to meet the candidates for Venice City Council.

Please bring a guest and your questions!

Moderated by Commissioner Nancy Detert

Can We Live Where We Work?
2022-08-26 11:30 - 13:00
Attainable housing is not a new issue but has become far more important in light of escalating housing prices and high demand. South County leaders who have been working on this issue will address their efforts, their ideas for solutions and what we can all do to help create a community that welcomes everyone.

ELECTION UPDATE WITH RON TURNER
2022-06-24 11:30 - 13:15
Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner will join us with updates to Florida’s election laws and how he secures election integrity for our community and in his leadership role across the state

Ron Turner

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Our Moderator will be former Sarasota County Commission Charles Hines

School Board Candidate Forum
2022-05-20 11:30 - 13:15
Join us to learn more about the candidates for School Board for Districts 1, 4 and 5. All candidates have been invited.

District 1:

Dawnelle Singlton

Bridget Ziegler
District 1

Robyn Marinelli

Lauren Kurnov
District 4

Gregory Wood

Tim Enos

Nora Cietek
District 5

Moderated by Laura Benson

2022 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
2022-03-25 11:30 - 13:00
Representative Buchanan

Senator Gruters

Welcome to our Annual Florida Legislature Update with State Senator Joe Gruters and House Representative James Buchanan. Tiger members – come with questions! And a guest.

Your moderator will be former Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight.

Meet our Superintendent
2022-02-25 11:30 - 13:30
Join us for an informative presentation and Q&A with Dr. Brennan Asplen, Superintendent of Sarasota County Public Schools

Please join us in welcoming to Venice Dr. Asplen. He will be our guest to discuss his experiences since joining the District, talk about the upcoming School Tax renewal and answer all the Tiger questions you may have.

Your moderator will be former School Board Member Laura Benson.

Lunch will begin service by 11:45, the program will begin no later than 12:15 and there will be plenty of time left for questions – remember ONLY TIGER BAY MEMBERS MAY ASK QUESTIONS.

South County Law Enforcement Update
2021-10-29 11:30 - 13:30
Who are the area law enforcement officials in South County and how do they interact to coordinate services? We will be introduced to newly elected Sarasota County Sheriff, Kurt Hoffman; North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison; current but soon to be retired Venice City Police Chief Mattmuller: and Sarasota County School’s Police Chief Tim Enos.

Lunch will begin service by 11:45, the program will begin no later than 12:15 and there will be plenty of time left for questions – remember ONLY TIGER BAY MEMBERS MAY ASK QUESTIONS.

Facilitator – Laura Benson

Election Wrap Up
2020-11-12 12:00 - 13:00
Florida Tiger Bay Clubs Election Series 2020Election Wrap Up:

will be streamed live on our Website and Facebook Page November 12th, 2020 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM THERE IS NO REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT!! Click the link below to watch the Live stream on our WEBSITE: https://www.sctigerbay.com

Click the link below to watch the Live stream on our FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/sctigerbayclub

COST: FREE

With Special Guest:

Dr. Susan M. Macmanus – University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor (Political Science) Emerita & Political Analyst

Ryan Tyson – Principal, The Tyson Group, LLCMarc Caputo – Reporter, POLITICO Florida Playbook

Steven Schale – Florida Political Strategist

Amendment 2: Minimum Wage
2020-10-23 12:00 - 13:00
Guest Include:

John Morgan, Morgan & Morgan

JT Corrales, Crabby Bills & Amendment 2 Hurts You

The Presidential Race
2020-10-16 12:00 - 13:00
Congressman – Matt Gaetz

Representative – Anna V. Eskamani
