As an active member of the Greater Sarasota community, SRQ MEDIA GROUP has become a leader in its partnerships with key companies and not-for-profit organizations.

		Borders and Walden Books Throughout more than 1,200 stores around the world, Borders is finding new ways to help customers create richer and more satisfying lives through knowledge and entertainment and to connect with the books, music and movies that help shape and define us all. Borders is committed to the idea of connecting books and readers; passionate about the importance of literacy and knowledge to our culture; dedicated to the extraordinary power of books—those who write them, read them, collect them, look after them, treasure them. SRQ works in Annual Community Partnership with the area Borders and Walden Books.
		The Downtown Partnership The Downtown Partnership of Sarasota is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is "to be the voice of downtown, taking a leadership role in bringing stakeholders together to develop, advocate and implement policies that build an exciting, vibrant and diverse downtown." SRQ is an Annual Sponsor of the Downtown Partnership. www.downtownsarasota.com
		GravityFree - Sarasota Web Design GravityFree is an award winning web site developer with a diverse portfolio of over 8 years in Web Design, e-Commerce, Website Hosting, Web Marketing and more. GravityFree's mission is to provide accessible Web solutions that meet our clients' strategic objectives. SRQ partners with gravity free on online projects and marketing efforts. SRQMAG.COM is powered by Gravity Free. www.gravityfree.com.
		The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce is a major force in the area's economic prosperity and the community's outstanding lifestyle. Responding to the needs of members, the Chamber strives to keep their programs current and responsive to the demands of Sarasota's modern business climate. Chamber members are a cross-section of the area's businesses - from home-based sole proprietors to large corporations with multiple branches. No matter how large or small the business, the Sarasota Chamber values the contribution it makes to our community. The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce is committed to improving the local business climate, because they believe that when your business succeeds, our community also prospers. www.sarasotachamber.com
		Manatee Chamber of Commerce Manatee Chamber of Commerce's mission is strives to " build a positive business environment while enhancing the community's quality of life." Generous Chamber members, committed leadership, involved volunteers and dedicated, experienced staff work tirelessly to support and enhance our area's quality of life. The chamber has an ambitious program of work that includes priority focus on creating a vibrant community that attracts and supports people and businesses of all kinds.
		Ringling School of Art & Design (RSAD) RSAD is a private, not-for-profit, fully accredited college recognized as one of the best and most innovative visual arts colleges in the United States. SRQ is the Official Local Magazine Media Sponsor of Ringling School Of Art & Design’s International Design Summit and RSAD’s 75th Anniversary yearlong series of events. www.ringling.edu
		Sarasota Film Society (SFS) SFS is a charitable, nonprofit arts organization committed to bringing the best art, foreign and independent films to Sarasota at Burns Court Cinemas. SFS is also a major supporter of arts in education with its numerous innovative film programs connected with Sarasota high schools and Manatee Community College. Your membership supports our education programs and allows us to bring films from all over the world to Sarasota. www.filmsociety.org
		Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) The Sarasota Film Festival is dedicated to exploring the best new stars of independent film in an annual 10-day festival offering a non-stop schedule of films, premieres, symposiums and parties. With the support of a passionate arts community, SFF is promoted internationally attracting regional and national press. SRQ is a Season Sponsor of the festival, the Official Wrap Magazine and a co-presenter of the Merchant Window Display Competition. www.sarasotafilmfestival.com
		Sarasota Polo Club Located in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota Polo Club is a well-respected and first-class residential polo community boasting nine world-class polo fields and thirty-five private ranches, ranging from five to forty acres. SRQ is one of the Top sponsors for the 2008 Polo Season and the host of the SRQ Magazine Polo Cup. www.sarasotapolo.com
		Sarasota News & Books Sarasota News & Books is an award-winning independent bookstore, café, and newsstand at the corner of Main Street and Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota. Since 1997, this downtown landmark has emerged as a beloved institution for local book lovers of all ages and a destination for nationally acclaimed authors. Sarasota News & Books also partners in several local community events, including the Sarasota Reading Festival, The Palm Literary Society, and Forum Truth. SRQ works in Annual Community Partnership with Sarasota News & Books. Visit www. sarasotanewsandbooks.com
		Young Professionals Group (YPG) YPG is a meaningful networking organization of dedicated, talented, young professionals ages 21-40 in Sarasota County. YPG has a simple agenda: To enrich our community by uniting and developing our young professionals. Programming includes Nighttime Socials, Keynote Speaker Luncheons, Policy Initiatives and New Member Orientations and Volunteer programs. SRQ is an Annual Sponsor of the YPG. www.sarasotaypg.com
		The Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning (SILL) The Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning (SILL) is a nonprofit organization, incorporated in the State of Florida that seeks to provide a learning stimulus for residents and visitors to the Greater Sarasota Area. SILL strives to enhance participants' intellectual curiosity and awareness of developments and transformations in today's cultures and governments by offering an annual series of lectures in a wide variety of disciplines. Lecturers are made available through appropriate outreach to local schools and other community groups, while prices are held to an absolute minimum.