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Founded in 1983, the Association of Retired Attorneys of Sarasota (ARAS) promotes the advancement of the administration of justice in Sarasota County. To this end, many of our members participate in various pro bono projects in addition to our monthly membership meetings which host prominent speakers on current legal and other challenging topics.

Our purpose is to promote on a voluntary, nonprofit, and nonpolitical basis the advancement of the administration of justice within the State of Florida and to provide a forum for the thoughtful exploration of current legal issues. Our association currently comprises over 130 retired attorneys and judges from throughout the United States.

ARAS provides our members with a rich and diverse range of programming, covering topics of local, national, and global significance. The association's dedication to fostering intellectual curiosity, promoting civic engagement, and upholding the highest standards of the legal profession is evident in its carefully curated speaker lineup and engaging event offerings.
In 2026 we will meet at the Varsity Club at University Park Country Club (UPCC). We are able to reduce the charge for our luncheons held at UPCC from $35 to $32. Luncheon selections for February will be either a salad with salmon or a California chicken sandwich with house made chips, which will be accompanied by carrot cake as dessert. If you plan to attend, please let Ben Berman know your preference. Attached is a map showing the location of the Varsity Club at UPCC. Turn right at the second stop sign after the gate house. - There is ample parking; however, for those needing assistance there will be valet service when you stop at the bag drop near the entrance to the Varsity Club.
Our schedule for "The Varsity Club" at University Park Country is as follows:
Friday, March 27, 2026 Rick Dakan, Ringling Professor, AI Expert
Friday, April 24, 2026 Gayle Lewis, Adj. Prof. at Rutgers Law School
Friday, May 29, 2026 TBD
Friday, September 25, 2026 TBD
Friday, October 30, 2026 TBD
Friday, November 20, 2026 TBD
Friday, December 18, 2026 TBD
Please visit our Events page for more details.

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Please complete this purchase to attend the next speaker luncheon event.
For information regarding the speaker, topic, date and time of the upcoming event, please click here.
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