The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce are partnering to present the ninth annual East Meets West Regional Business Expo from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Nearly 100 exhibitors and a crowd of over 750 people are expected to participate in the annual event. Attendees can meet and talk with business professionals from around the region and learn about their products and services. The event was originally set to take place in September, but was postponed because of Hurricane Irma. Tickets are $5 ahead of time and $10 at the door.