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2026 Events

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The Manatee County Gator Club hosts events throughout the year to give Gators across our community opportunities to meet up and cheer on the Gators as well as to raise money for our Scholarship Fund.  Past events included watch parties, carnivals, happy hours, and more. Stay tuned for information about future events.​

 

Upcoming Events

Sunday, March 22nd - beat Iowa watch party
After the top-seeded Gators dismantled the 16-seed Prairie View A&M Panthers on Friday night, the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament brings a matchup with the 9-seed Iowa Hawkeyes.  Join us to watch the Gators continue their title defense all tournament long.
Food + beer Lockwood Ridge - 7:10pm

Saturday, July 25th - UF Day at Tropicana Field
Celebrate your University of Florida pride at Tropicana Field on July 25 with the Rays take on the Cleveland Guardians. Fans can purchase a University of Florida ticket package that includes a seat to the game and a UF Hoodie.
Tropicana Field - 6:10pm

Previous Events

Sunday, February 1st - beat Alabama watch party
The Florida Gators Men's Basketball Team will face off against the Alabama Crimson Tide in a pivotal SEC match up.  Join us at Inner Compass to cheer on the team with your fellow Gators!
Inner compass Brewing company - 1:00pm

Thursday, February 19th - Gator Nation Giving Day
Stand Up and Holler: Gator Nation Giving Day is a full 24-hour fundraising event, calling on all University of Florida alumni, students, faculty, staff, families and friends to come together to support UF and all of its areas of positive impact in our state, nation and world!
Online Event - All Day

Thursday, February 19th - Gator Nation Giving DaY happy hour
Come celebrate Gator Nation Giving Day with us at Inner Compass Brewing Company. Have a drink and grab some Giving Day swag with your fellow Gators.
Inner compass Brewing company - 5:30pm-7:00pm

Saturday, March 7th - beat Kentucky watch party
The Florida Gators Men's Basketball Team will take on the historically powerhouse Kentucky Wildcats to wrap up the SEC regular season. Come on out to Inner Compass to cheer on the team with your fellow Gators!
Inner compass Brewing company - 4:00pm

Thursday, March 19th - Pirates vs. Orioles
Our Pirates are traveling across the county line to face the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles added 5x All-Star and Gator Great Pete Alonso to the lineup this season and our friends at the Sarasota County Gator Club have invited us for an evening at the ballpark.
Ed Smith Stadium (Sarasota) - 6:05pm

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