New College of Florida - Nightlife

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Primary Areas with Nightlife		On campus
Student Favorites		The Cock & Bull Pub Shakespeare’s English Pub
Other Places to Check Out		Walls Ybor City in Tampa
Favorite Drinking Games		Beer pong Ice Luge
Useful Resources for Nightlife		www.4sarasota.com www.sarasotafl.org

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The beauty of the nightlife is that it is centrally located and inclusive at New College. Exclusive parties are rare. Most gatherings are advertised on the forum. Student-sponsored Walls are open to all and hosted right in the heart of campus, Palm Court. Those who throw the Walls collect money door-to-door for supplies such as decorations, food, and beverages. While townies and Ringling School of the Arts students sometimes attend, Walls are a testament to the unity of New College social life. Police and RAs are always on duty to help. Few other colleges can boast such a student-centered, free, and consistent form of entertainment open to all. Walls are New College. Without them, the crux of its extracurricular culture would collapse.

Unfortunately, there isn’t much beyond these dance parties. While this is hardly a complaint of Novo Collegians, students might like more options. Sarasota isn’t geared toward young people. One’s best bet is Tampa for the club scene. Novo Collegians study five days a week and party during the weekend. Most don’t bother with making the trip when there is a guaranteed dance party in their backyard. Free, safe, fun, reliable, and creative: quintessentially Novo Collegian.

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'15

Anthropology and Archaeology

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Not Bad for a Retirement Community

There really isn't much to do off campus after 8 PM for the 21 and under crowd, and public transportation after these hours is nonexistent. Walls are a reliable option on weekend nights; depending on your persuasion, they might be anything from a religious commitment to a severe annoyance for you. My advice is to settle in with a group of 3-10 like-minded alcoholics so that you have someone to share your boredom with when the time comes.

Jan 02, 2012

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GailFish

'13

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Center of the Universe

Most of the partying takes place in Palm Court, aka. "the center of the Universe". Every Friday and Saturday night there is a "Wall" (dance party" that currently runs from 10pm to 2am. 3 times a year there's a much larger, planned out Palm Court Party. If that's not your scene, there are plenty of ways to hang out and party with friends.

Jun 06, 2010

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shiryatsya

'10

Chemistry

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Excellent!

There are walls every Friday and Saturday night. They are the core of weekend nightlife on campus and can draw an 1/8th of the enrolled student body in a night fairly easily. There are small parties most nights on campus.

Off campus there are a few bars but if you want a club/concert scene you have to go to Saint Pete/Tampa. As bad as it sounds the nightlife on campus is actually pretty good.

Apr 01, 2010

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What is the party scene like on campus?

What’s the best way to get to the popular nightlife spots?

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Club Crawler

When people want to dance, they either stick around for Walls, or drive to Ybor City in Tampa, which is less than an hour away.

Closing Time

2 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Memories Lounge

Organization Parties

The Walls and PCPs

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Gilligan’s Island Bar

Gilligan’s offers daily happy hour special from open until 7 p.m.

5253 Ocean Blvd.

Siesta Keys

(941) 346-8122

www.gilligansislandbar.com

The Gator Club

1490 Main St.

Sarasota

(941) 366-5969

www.thegatorclub.com

Club Escapes

3218 Clark Rd.

Sarasota

(941) 925-4144

www.clubescapes.com

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Rasher Tierney’s

Thursday night is karaoke night at Rasher Tierney’s.

5106 14th St. W.

Bradenton

(941) 346-8122

www.rashertierneys.com

Memories Lounge

A popular New College bar, Memories is extremely affordable.

3428 N. Tamiami Trail

(941) 355-9849

Shakespeare’s English Pub

The best selection of gourmet and imported beers and great affordable foods. Try their homemade soups or a burger.

3550 S. Osprey Ave.

(941) 364-5938

Sarasota Ale House

The Sarasota Ale House offers cheap drinks and a full menu.

3800 Kenny Dr.

(941) 378-8888

Irish Rover Pub

6818 Gateway Ave.

Sarasota

(941) 926-1060

www.irishroversarasota.com

Coach and Horses British Pub and Restaurant

Coach and Horse offers British and American food options, as well as a selection of 18 draught beers.

6240 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd.

(941) 358-1353

Castle Café

This authentic German and Polish restaurant offers an excellent selection of bottled and tap imports.

6656 Cortez Rd. W.

Bradenton, FL 34210

(941) 751-0399

www.castlecaferestaurant.com

Daiquiri Deck

Daiquiri Deck offers daily happy hour specials.

5250 Ocean Blvd.

Siesta Keys

(941) 349-8697

www.daiquirideck.com

The Cock & Bull Pub

The Cock & Bull Pub has a Beer Bible that is a giant book listing all the beers they offer. It was voted as the sixth “Best Place to Have a Beer in America” during American Craft Beer Week in 2006.

975 Cattlemen Rd.

(941) 341-9785

www.the-cock-n-bull.com

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McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre

McCurdy’s is an 18-and-up comedy club located on Tamiami Trail. Aside from seeing some of the best comics around, check out the Humor Institute located at McCurdy’s and take a class on stand up comedy, improvisation, or performance writing.

Big E’s Sweets & Gourmet Coffee

Big E’s has extremely inexpensive food. I’m talking less than $3.50 for an entire sandwich, full of veggies. Coffee, smoothies, Italian sodas, teas, and sweets are also a bargain.

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