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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.
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wednesday, February 14th - Gator Day
Gator Day, an annual event held in Tallahassee during each legislative session, advances the University of Florida’s education and land grant mission through advocacy, education, and communication. All Gators are encouraged to show their support on social media.
Online Event - All Day
Thursday, February 15th - 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 15th - Gator Nation Giving Day Happy Hour
Celebrate Gator Nation Giving Day by joining us at Motorworks Brewing for Happy Hour
motorworks brewing - 5:30pm
saturday, February 17th - Tampa Bay Lightning Game Hosted by Tampa Gator Club
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Florida Panthers in a Sunshine State showdown. To purchase your ticket you must contact Ben Salo with the Tampa Bay Lightning at 813.301.6623 or at bsalo@viniksportsgroup.com. A portion of ticket sales goes to our scholarship funds.
amalie arena - 5:00pm
Friday, may 17th - international gator day happy hour
The Manatee County Gator Club and our friends at the Sarasota County Gator Club will be hosting a Happy Hour the evening before our service project supporting the Miracle League of Manasota. Appetizers will be provided.
Food + Beer - Rosemary district - 5:30Pm-7:30Pm
saturday, may 18th - international gator day
The Manatee County Gator Club and our friends at the Sarasota County Gator Club will be supporting the Miracle League of Manasota. The Miracle League is a baseball league for adults and children with disabilities to be able to experience the joy and love of baseball in an inclusive environment. All Gators are encouraged to help serve our community as baseball buddies with the adult-league participants in their season-ending game on May 18th.
miracle league of manasota - 8:00am-11:00am
sunday, august 11th - beach bash
The Manatee County Gator Club is our annual event to welcome the University of Florida's newest students from our area to the Gator Nation. The event features a summer buffet, Gator Trivia, and raffle prizes. Manatee County students who will be Freshmen at UF this year are free while Club members, family, and friends can attend for $25.
The Beach House - 5:00pm-7:00pm
saturday, september 21st - beat msu watch Party
Join the Manatee County Gator Club for our first watch party of 2024 at Inner Compass Brewing Company in Lakewood Ranch. The Gators take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The game kicks off at Noon ET.
Inner compass brewing company - Kickoff at Noon ET
saturday, october 12th - beat tennessee watch Party
Join the Manatee County Gator Club for our next watch party of at Inner Compass Brewing Company in Lakewood Ranch. The Gators take on the Tennessee Volunteers.
Inner compass brewing company - Kickoff at 7:00pm
saturday, November 2nd - Beat Georgia Watch Party
Join the Manatee County Gator Club for our next watch party of at Inner Compass Brewing Company in Lakewood Ranch. The Gators take on the Georgia Bulldogs.
Inner Compass Brewing Company - Kickoff at 3:30PM
saturday, November 9th - beat texas watch Party
Join the Manatee County Gator Club for our next watch party of at Inner Compass Brewing Company in Lakewood Ranch. The Gators take on the Texas Longhorns.
Inner compass brewing company - Kickoff at 12:00pm
saturday, November 30th - beat fsu watch Party & scholarship fundraiser
The Florida-FSU rivalry is the perfect game for us to get together and raise money for scholarships. Come out to Inner Compass and enjoy the game on the outdoor projector. We will have raffle prizes and other opportunities for you to support our local students.
Inner compass brewing company - Kickoff at 7:00 or 7:30pm
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