About this Event
The 2026 MLK Memorial Breakfast Community
Founded in 1987, the Sarasota MLK Celebration Committee is dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Funds generated through its mission are allocated toward awarding scholarships to low-income minority students pursuing higher education.
Here is a full list of 2026 events:
Friday, January 16
7:15 PM
Shabbat Service with Guest Speaker Pastor Anita Williams
Temple Emanu-El
151 McIntosh Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
Saturday, January 17
6 PM
Annual Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation of Manasota, Inc.
Xi Psi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
23rd Annual Dream Makers Gala*
The ORA
578 McIntosh Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
*Purchase tickets .
Sunday, January 18
10 AM
Sunday Morning Worship with Guest Speaker Rabbi Michael Shefrin
Bethel CME Church
1719 22nd Street
Sarasota, FL 34234
7:30 PM
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
“Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."*
Sarasota Opera House
61 N. Pineapple Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
*Purchase tickets at .
Monday January 19
7:30 AM
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex
1845 34 th /John Rivers Street
Sarasota, FL 34234
11 AM
Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Walk
Walk Route Start: Robert L. Taylor Community Complex
Stop: Dr. MLK Park
11 AM – 3 PM
Dr. MLK Medical/Wellness Fair
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex
1845 34 th /John Rivers Street
Sarasota, FL 34234
Noon to 4 PM
Dr. MLK Park Festival
Activities: Live Musical Entertainment, Speakers, Food Vendors
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex
1845 34 th /John Rivers Street
Sarasota, FL 34234
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th Street, Sarasota, United States
USD 33.85 to USD 321.96
