UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Auto Accident Victims Seminar: advice by attorney Julie Parker for auto accident victims on medical injuries and how to protect legal rights. 6 p.m. Aug. 4, AmericInn, 5931 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota. Registration required at (941) 341-9774.

“How to Start and Manage Your Own Business:” A 10-week class, taught by Andy Fox, starting Aug. 1, 6-9 p.m., Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County, 340 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. Call (941) 366-1700.

IRS workshop, led by local CPA firm Kerkering Barberio, covering IRS interest in nonprofit board governance; executive comopensation and Form 990; and how increased scrutiny for nonprofit compensation impacts nonprofit boards. 9-11 a.m. Tues., Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Nonprofit Resource Center, 2635 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota. Advanced registration required; call (941) 556-7106 or visit www.CFSarasota.org.

UPCOMING MONTHLY/BIMONTHLY

Action Business Club: meets 7:30-9 a.m., first and third Tuesdays, at River Club Country Club, 6600 River Club Blvd.

American Business Women’s Association 1st Class Chapter: meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Tuesday for networking and at 6 p.m. for dinner, Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. Dinner is $20. Contact Sharone Martinelli at (941) 720-2380.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: Business after Business. Free networking session, 5-7 p.m., LECOM, 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. For information, contact Shelley at (941) 748-4842, Ext. 122, or shelleyd@manateechamber.com.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: Power Connection Networking Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays, MacAllisters Grill & Tavern, Lakewood Ranch. Cost: $12, includes lunch. Reservations required: Shelley at 748-4842, ext. 122, or shelleyd@manateechamber.com.

Manatee WCR Toastmasters Club: meets 6:30-8 p.m. first and third Mondays at Bible Baptist Church, 2113 Morgan Johnson Road, Bradenton. Contact Steve Zeris at 518-6450.

Michael Valley: local Edward Jones financial adviser, hosts a coffee club 9-10 a.m. the first Tuesday at 3226 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.

Successful Women Aligning Together (S.W.A.T.) Bradenton: meets for lunch and networking 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. the first Tuesday monthly at Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Contact (941) 748-6868, director@swatnetworking.com, or www.SWATnetworking.com.

Successful Women Aligning Together (S.W.A.T.) Lakewood Ranch: meets for lunch and networking 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Tuesday monthly at The River Club, Cabana on the Green Restaurant, 6600 River Club Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. Contact (941) 748-6868, director@swatnetworking.com, or www.SWATnetworking.com.

Successful Women Aligning Together (S.W.A.T.) Sarasota: meets for lunch and networking 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. the third Tuesday monthly at Troyers Dutch Heritage, 3713 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota. Contact (941) 748-6868, director@swatnetworking.com, or www.SWATnetworking.com.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Senior Corps of Retired Executives-Counselors to America’s Small Business: one-on-one free counseling sessions for anyone starting a business or struggling with their business. Tuesdays at Manatee Chamber of Commerce-Lakewood Ranch, 4215 Concept Court, and Thursdays at Manatee Chamber of Commerce-Bradenton, 222 10th St. W. Appointments: Reba at 748-3411, ext. 100, or rebap@manatee chamber.com.

State College of Florida small business counseling sessions: 1-3 p.m. Mondays, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, 1945 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota. Appointments: 955-2508, ext. 520.

Women’s Resource Center of Manatee: free employment strategies programs including developing an effective job search, career exploration, networking, interviewing skills and resume review. At 1926 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Appointments: 747-6797.

WEEKLY EVENTS

MONDAY

Lassen’s Leads Club-Business Partners of Sarasota Chapter: noon to 1:15 p.m., Hillview Grill, 1920 Hillview St., Sarasota. $12 fee includes lunch. Featured speakers are Julie Bynum of Kerkering Barberio & Co. and Kitty Randolph, Licensed Massage Therapist. Reservations and information: Wendy Moore at (941) 371-1151 or wendy@leadsfL.com or see www.leadsfL.com.

Lassen’s Leads Club-Sarasota Women’s Chapter: noon to 1:15 p.m., 1920 Hillview St., Sarasota. $12 fee includes lunch. Featured speakers are Colleen MacLachlan of Mobile Spa Services and Wendy Moore, wellness consultant. Reservations and information: Wendy Moore at 371-1151 or wendy@leadsfl.com, or see www.leadsfl.com.

TUESDAY

Business Networking International-Circle of Success Chapter: networking 7 to 9 a.m., Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. $10 fee includes breakfast. Information: Derek Williams, 756-4500 or Derek@WilliamsWealth360.com, or see www.bni.com.

Business Networking International-Lakewood Ranch Chapter: networking 7:30 to 9 a.m., Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. First visit free and includes continentanal breakfast. Information: Michael Miele, 907-3828 or mmiele@mga-insurance.com, or see www.bni.com.

Lassen’s Leads Club-Sarasota Professionals Chapter: 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., Mediterraneo, 1970 Main St. #1, Sarasota. $14 includes lunch. Featured speakers are Sue Goddard of Brown & Brown Insurance and Dr. Jason Ackley of Natural Healing Arts. Reservations and information: Wendy Moore, 371-1151 or wendy@LeadsFL.com, or see www.leadsfl.com.

Lassen’s Leads Club-West Coast Professionals Chapter: noon to 1:15 p.m., IHOP, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Two member businesses speak each week; visiting businesses can present their services. Menu pricing. Reservations and information: Wendy Moore, 371-1151 or wendy@leadsfl.com, or see www.leadsfL.com.

Transitioning Professionals of Sarasota: free jobseeker workshop for professionals, 10 a.m. to noon, Webster University, 8043 Cooper Creek Blvd., Suite 101, University Park. Information: Scot Cummin, 870-2341 or scot.e-source@comcast.net.

Women With Connections-Lakewood Ranch: business referral group, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., The Country Pancake House, 8205 Natures Way, San Marco Plaza, Lakewood Ranch. Reservations and information: Lisa Hagerman, 302-1309 or info@wwclwr.com.

WEDNESDAY

Bradenton Toastmasters Club: 6 p.m., Manatee Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 322 15th St. W., Bradenton. Information: Becky Smith, 778-2246 or brokerbeck@aol.com.

Exchange Club of Manasota East: leads/referral meeting, 8 to 9 a.m. $40 annual membership fee but first-time visitors are free. Bob Evans Restaurant, 7393 S.R. 70 E. Information and reservations: Bill MacArthur, 726-4562 or macarthurwilliam797@gmail.com.

Lakewood Ranch Professional Women’s Networking Group: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., River Club Cabana on the Green Restaurant, 6600 River Club Blvd. $12.50 includes lunch. RSVP by previous Tuesday with Elaine, 961-0559. For information, see www.lrpwng.com.

Suncoast Business Alliance Bradenton: 7:45 a.m., Perkins Restaurant, 6023 14th St. W., Bradenton. Register at www.meetup.com/SrqGrape/calendar/15504829.

THURSDAY

Executive Network of Manatee: leads/referral group, 7:30 a.m., Gloria’s Country Kitchen, 3633 Cortez Road. See www.executivenetworkmanatee.com.

Fox Business Group LLC: learn and lunch and networking meeting, noon to 1 p.m., Country Pancake House and Restaurant, 8205 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch. Information: Andy Fox at 758-2404 or andy@foxbizgroup.com.

FRIDAY

Manasota Business Network: business support network, 8 to 9 a.m., Theresa’s Restaurant, 608 14th St. W., Bradenton. Seeking informational speakers and guests interested in becoming members. Information: Susan Humphreys, 737-1233 or garysueh@yahoo.com.

To list your meeting or event, emails are preferred to Christine Hawes at chawes@bradenton.com. Or mail your item c/o Christine Hawes, 102 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205-8810. Deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday before publication; items must include full address of meeting place and a telephone number.