AdFed Suncoast is inviting marketing professionals, designers, copywriters, photographers, art directors and anyone in a creative profession to attend Addys & Absolut @ Aloft, a networking event that takes place 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, at Aloft, 1401 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. The free event is intended to allow attendees to reflect on their 2017 work and discuss the upcoming American Advertising Awards. The deadline to submit is Jan. 18.