I am part of a wonderful group at SWFloridaMommies.com . It's a great, safe place for moms in the SW Florida area. In Charlotte and Sarasota County alone, we have 1-2 weekly playdates and a monthly moms night out. The moms are really friendly and are very welcoming. I highly recommend looking into SWFloridaMommies.com if you are interested in meeting friends for yourself and for your loved ones.