Cornell Club of Sarasota-Manatee upcoming events

Boat Tour of Roberts Bay Bird Rookery (April 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:15:00 GMT

Here's Your Chance to Be Out on Sarasota's Beautiful Bays to Observe and Learn about our Nesting Birds!

April is an excellent month to see Florida's baby birds being cared for in their natural habitat. An Audubon guide will help us identify birds and explain the nesting process.

We will travel by boat from the Bayfront Park docks just south of Marina Jack's, onto Sarasota Bay, and then Roberts Bay. During nesting season (December-May) the Rookery Islands are a haven for numerous wading birds and waterfowl, including herons, egrets, ibis, ducks and pelicans. This event is fair-weather dependent, so there is a chance of needing to reschedule. Please dress comfortably and bring binoculars, a hat and sunscreen.

$35 per person fee for the tour.

NO REFUNDS ON CANCELLATIONS AFTER APRIL 9, 2026.

An optional self-funded lunch will follow at O'Leary's Tiki Bar and Grill at Bayfront Park at 1:30 pm.

Notes:

Park at the Bayfront Park parking area - use the Ringling Blvd entrance off of Bayfront Drive.

All Ivy Working Professionals @ Sage (April 30, 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Join fellow Ivy League alumni for an evening of connection and conversation at Sage Rooftop.

We're gathering working professionals who attended an Ivy or MIT, and their guests, for a relaxed and welcoming networking experience on a Thursday night.

The event is free to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. Everyone pays individually for what they order.

Feel free to drop in when convenient and look for our group. There is an Evite, however we request you RSVP with us here at CCSM so we can report to Cornell. Either skip the All-Ivy Evite, and we will RSVP for you/keep you posted here, or feel free to RSVP to both.

For questions or registration help, please contact Shalaine M. '95 ccsm.ya@gmail.com.

Drop-In Luncheon at Dockside Waterfront Grill (May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:30:00 GMT

We look forward to seeing you at our CCSM Drop-In Luncheon in Venice!

A fair number of our club members live south of Sarasota, so we thought we'd head to Venice! We will be outdoors in a covered area at Dockside. Meet us there at 11:30! Enjoy the fresh air. Later you can hunt for shark's teeth.

https://docksidewaterfrontgrill.com/location-hours/

We prefer if you register, it will help us get a headcount, and we'll save your space. Or you can show up last minute and drop-in.

Everyone pays individually for what they order.

All Ivy Working Professionals TBD (May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Join fellow Ivy League alumni for an evening of connection and conversation TBD

We're gathering working professionals who attended an Ivy or MIT, and their guests, for a relaxed and welcoming networking experience.

The event is free to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. Everyone pays individually for what they order. Feel free to drop in when convenient and look for our group.

The All Ivy Club has an Evite, however we request you RSVP with us here at CCSM so we can report to Cornell. Either skip the All-Ivy Evite, and we will RSVP for you/keep you posted here, or feel free to RSVP to both.

For questions or registration help, please contact Shalaine M. '95 ccsm.ya@gmail.com.

All Ivy Working Professionals @ Fat Rabbit (June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Join fellow Ivy League alumni for an evening of connection and conversation at Fat Rabbit Pub.

We're gathering working professionals who attended an Ivy or MIT, and their guests, for a relaxed and welcoming networking experience.

The event is free to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase, they will extend the Happy Hour Specials for us. Everyone pays individually for what they order.

Feel free to drop in when convenient and look for our group. It is located on the second floor, up a flight if stairs but there is an elevator.

For questions or registration help, please contact Shalaine M. '95 ccsm.ya@gmail.com.

Drop-In Luncheon at Der Dutchman Restaurant (September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

We look forward to seeing you at our September CCSM Drop-In Luncheon!

Noon inside in the air conditioning at Der Dutchman Restaurant in Sarasota.

We prefer if you register, it will help us get a headcount, and we'll save your space. Or you can show up last minute and drop-in.

Everyone pays individually for what they order. We will all be doing the buffet.