Events - The Downtown Sarasota Alliance

2026 Holiday Window Contest

Downtown Sarasota

Fri, 13 Nov 12:00 AM

Downtown Sarasota Alliance 2026 Holiday Window Decorating Contest

This Year’s Theme: “A Classic Christmas”

Embrace the timeless charm of Christmas with traditional holiday colors, twinkling lights, lush garlands, festive ornaments, and nostalgic displays. Inspired by the iconic Christmas illustrations of Norman Rockwell, this year’s theme celebrates the warmth, wonder, and cherished traditions of the holiday season.

Submission period
11/13/2026 12:00 PM – 12/05/2026 12:00 PM

Voting period
12/06/2026 12:00 PM – 12/15/2026 12:00 PM

Winners will be announced on Saturday December 19th.

REGISTER & SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO HERE:

HolidayWindowContest

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Shell & Tell, The Party!

Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar

Thu, 19 Nov 05:30 PM

Shell & Tell, The Party at Lefty's Oyster and Seafood Bar

Join us at Lefty’s Nov. 19 to enjoy the freshest offerings from Florida’s farmed shellfish. We’ll be shucking & grilling farmed clams and oysters harvested only hours before you enjoy!

We’ll offer specially curated wines to compliment the feast, and you will meet four local Florida shellfish growers who will teach us about their work and the future of sustainable Florida shellfish.

Meet the local Oyster Boys Conservation, make a VOG (Vertical Oyster Garden) and learn how their work in our Bay is helping sustain the health of our precious coastal waters. And, enjoy a little live music, too!

SHELL & TELL! Eat, Drink, Enjoy, Learn! Tickets on Eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/4yq47JK

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2026-11-21-Keep Sarasota Beautiful - Ringling Blvd Road Clean-up

Sat, 21 Nov 09:00 AM

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance is proud to have adopted Ringling Boulevard as part of Sarasota’s Adopt-A-Road program.

Ringling Boulevard is one of the most active corridors in Downtown Sarasota, connecting residents, businesses, and visitors throughout the district. By adopting this roadway, the DSA has committed to helping keep it clean, welcoming, and beautiful for everyone who enjoys our downtown.

Now we’re inviting DSA members, local businesses, and community volunteers to help maintain it.

Step 1: Fill out the form to secure your clean-up date.

Step 2: We’ll email to confirm and get you all the necessary info and provisions!

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