Schedule of Events

Friday, Nov 1, 2019

MCAT's Free Travel Training Program

TIME: Appointments available all day, every day!

Riding the bus can be an intimidating experience for first-time riders or individuals with special needs. Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) is making that experience easier with its free MCAT Travel Training Program. The fully personalized program helps riders understand how to use bus services, covering everything from navigating bus routes to purchasing a mobile ticket.

Anyone interested can make a training appointment by calling (941) 747-8621 Ext. 7633. After scheduling an appointment, an MCAT travel trainer will meets with the future rider to discuss their needs and concerns. The travel trainer develops a customized training plan which typically includes riding the bus together. The training is self-paced and lasts as long as the rider needs to feel comfortable and understand the bus system.

Learn more about the MCAT Travel Training Program at www.mymanatee.org/traveltraining. For more information on Manatee County Government, visit www.mymanatee.org or call (941) 748-4501. You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/manatee.county.fl and on Twitter, @ManateeGov.

PARTNERS:MCAT • Manatee County

CAT Passenger Appreciation Day

TIME: All Day!

Collier Area Transit (CAT) has partnered with the Blue Zones Project of Southwest Florida to promote walking, biking and transit during Mobility Week and we will offer giveaways for those who participate. We will end the week on November 1st at CAT’s transfer station, with a “Passenger Appreciation” event. We will have a local, healthy food vendor passing out products to our passengers, and we will have an informational table set up with literature and bus schedules as well as promotional giveaways to say Thank You for riding CAT.

PARTNERS:CAT • Blue Zones Project of Southwest Florida

Sarasota Bike to Work Day Event

TIME: 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

The City of Sarasota, Sarasota County, Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and Commute Connector, a program of the Florida Department of Transportation have teamed up for a “Bike to Work Day” event during Mobility Week. Biking to work can be a great option for your commute, saving you money and improving your health. Commuters that live or work in Sarasota are invited to join us for a 2.5 mile, slow-paced bike ride through Downtown Sarasota.

To Participate, register at https://sarasotabiketoworkday2019.eventbrite.com.

PARTNERS:City of Sarasota • Sarasota County • Sarasota-Manatee MPO • Commute Connector • FDOT

Friday on Fort Thompson

TIME: 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Fort Thompson Avenue fills up on the first Friday of each month. LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation hosts an outdoor musical concert showcasing LaBelle's talent and our beautiful complete street. Musicians from LaBelle and surrounding areas volunteer their time performing from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Join us (and bring your lawn chairs!) each FIRST Friday of the month from October to April. For more information and other events, please visit www.downtownlabelle.com.

PARTNERS:LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation • City of LaBelle • Hendry County • Florida Main Street

First Friday

TIME: 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

First Friday is one of the most popular recurring events in Lakeland. Monthly, people from all over our community converge in Downtown Lakeland for an evening to spend with family and friends, the chance to check out a great, locally-owned restaurants and retail establishments. We also offer booths providing family friendly entertainment, activities, live music, art receptions, a car show, and many other wonderful opportunities to connect with businesses in Lakeland. The focus for the November First Friday is Veteran Appreciation.

PARTNERS:Lakeland Downtown Development Authority • City of Lakeland