8th SWFL ER.org Get-together

[Lewis Clark]

Would we consider renting a covered pavilion at a park? It would be less expensive than a private room at a restaurant, give us more space, and everyone could bring their own food and drink.

The roof would offer shelter from possible rain.

 

[simple girl]

Would we consider renting a covered pavilion at a park? It would be less expensive than a private room at a restaurant, give us more space, and everyone could bring their own food and drink.

The roof would offer shelter from possible rain.

I would be open to that option for sure. There are two options fairly close to 75 in Sarasota that I am familiar with which offer covered pavilions.

 

[Dtail]

Would we consider renting a covered pavilion at a park? It would be less expensive than a private room at a restaurant, give us more space, and everyone could bring their own food and drink.

The roof would offer shelter from possible rain.

Good for me.

 

[Scuba]

Thanks Omni for organizing a great event. DH and I both really enjoyed it. I agree that having it somewhere with more mingling space would be great.

I wasn’t in SWFL when you had the event in a private room. I believe you said that the extra cost of the private room was somewhat minimal - $5 or $10 per person? If it’s really that inexpensive, perhaps that is the easiest option.

An outdoor pavilion where everyone brings their own food, drinks, and chairs is one option. Weather is generally good this time of year, but if we had a really windy and rainy day, that could be an issue with an outdoor location, even with a cover on top.

Another option could be having it at a bar or restaurant that would give us a private space without charging extra. I’ve been to some happy hours recently with social groups that were allowed to have access to a private space without paying extra. One place was open to the public, but didn’t serve any food, so it wasn’t very criowded. Our group ordered drinks from the bar and brought in pizzas. Even though there were a few other people in the establishment, we had it mostly to ourselves. Lots of options.

Omni, if you’d like help organizing the next one, SimpleGirl and I are local and can help explore alternatives if you would like.

 

[FLSUnFIRE]

I've not been there but at the same exit as Geckos there is a new location of Big Top Brewing with a full kitchen/full service restaurant. There is a link for events so they may reserve a section for us.

https://www.bigtopbrewing.com/restaurant-brewery

 

[nvestysly]

OOPS! wasn't able to get to a computer until now... Thanks to everyone for making me feel welcome at my first event. Had a great time and hope to attend again sometime. I'm open to just about anything regarding meeting at the same restaurant, private room, public park, you name it and I hope to be there. Hopefully, DW will be able to attend next time.