2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast and Community Awards

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 here.

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 www.sarasotaopera.org.

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