SRQ sports & TCG Show brings sports cards, Pokémon, and local hobby conversation together in Sarasota, Florida. The organizer advertises 35+ vendor tables, with buying, selling, and trading at the center of the gathering. For collectors around Sarasota and Manatee County, the appeal is a local event with room for two overlapping collecting communities.
The show takes place at EVEN Hotel Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch, with the organizer announcing two separate rooms dedicated to sports cards and Pokémon/TCG collecting. That layout gives a first-time visitor a useful starting point: begin with your main interest, then explore the other room rather than assuming every category shares one uninterrupted floor.
A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles
The two-room arrangement is the defining detail of this show. If you collect players or teams while someone else in your group prefers Pokémon, you can plan around both interests without choosing separate events. Ask where each room is when you arrive, especially if you want to browse both before deciding where to spend most of your visit.
The flyer invites collectors to buy, sell, trade, and connect. Bringing cards for a possible deal fits that advertised purpose, but each conversation still depends on the vendor or collector involved. Before unpacking a larger collection, ask whether the person across the table is buying or considering trades. The event's trading focus creates opportunities for discussion without promising that every table accepts the same kinds of transactions.
The advertised 35+ vendor tables describe the scale of the event rather than a published inventory list. The card images on a promotional flyer should not be treated as a guarantee that those exact cards are available. If a particular item is the reason for your trip, look for a vendor announcement through the organizer's "Official Source" rather than relying on promotional artwork.
More Than Just a Card Show
The organizer's countdown post adds several practical reasons to allow time beyond a quick browse. Food and drinks are advertised as available, and NCAA college football is scheduled to play throughout the day. Those features give a mixed-interest group something else to enjoy between visits to the two collecting rooms. Refreshment prices, menus, and specific game broadcasts are not publicly detailed.
Pre-grading specialists are also advertised on site. For anyone considering that service, ask what an assessment includes and whether there is a fee before handing over cards. Pre-grading is an evaluation ahead of a possible grading decision; the announcement does not establish a guaranteed grade, a named grading-company appearance, or an on-site encapsulation service.
The flyer also promotes raffles, prizes, and giveaways. Their timing and participation rules are not publicly detailed, so check with the organizer after arrival if you hope to take part. A giveaway announcement does not by itself establish that every activity is free to enter or that a particular purchase is required.
There is one useful venue consideration for this November visit. The hotel's official website reports renovations through December 2026 while the property remains open, with work generally occurring during daytime hours. Follow current entrance signs and ask the front desk where the show rooms are located. This is a practical arrival consideration, not an announcement that the show has moved.
A Show for All Levels of Collectors
For someone attending a first sports cards or Pokémon show, the category split can make the visit easier to navigate. Start in the room that feels most familiar, get a sense of the tables, and then decide whether to explore the other side. You do not need to understand every collecting category to have a focused visit.
Collectors with a particular purchase in mind can use the in-person setting to examine the actual card and ask about its condition before agreeing to a deal. That matters especially when considering a card for pre-grading: an informal assessment and a seller's description answer different questions, and neither replaces your own purchase decision.
Families and groups can use the two rooms as a simple way to share the outing. Agree on a meeting point before splitting up, and ask how any raffle announcements will be communicated between rooms. The organizer welcomes friends and family, but the published features center on collecting, refreshments, and football rather than a separate children's activity program.
Final Thoughts
SRQ sports & TCG Show offers Sarasota and the surrounding area a local collecting day built around two category rooms, advertised vendor tables, and several reasons to spend time between browsing sessions. If you attend, let the organizer or other attendees know you found the show on Card Show Dex, and stay tuned for more upcoming events across Florida.
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