South County Tiger Bay

Venice City Council Candidates
2023-09-29 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
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

(After using the above Register Button, please scroll down and use the handy Pay Pal option!!!)

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

Florida Tiger Bay Clubs Elections Series 2020 - Amendment 3: Open Primary
2020-10-09 12:00 - 13:00
Join us this Friday for Amendment 3: Open Primary; Live stream will be available on our Facebook page or on our website. October 9th, 2020 @ 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM

Guest Include:

Jason Altmire, Former Congressman

Senator Joe Gruters, Republican Party of Florida

Terri Rizzo, Democratic Party of Florida

Glen Burhans, Jr., Esq., All Voters Vote

Annual Legislative Update
2020-03-27 11:30 - 13:30 | Membership
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE CURRENT HEALTH CRISIS
