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11:30-1:30pm | Welcome Back Luncheon aboard the Marina Jack II - 2026-27
Join us for our Annual Welcome Back Luncheon aboard the Marina Jack II.
Boarding begins at 11:30am and we set sail at Noon. We return to the dock at 1:30pm.
Check-In and boarding takes place at the Boatique Gift Shop.
The cruise features an enjoyable voyage around Lido and Bird Key along with areas past the Ringling Bridge into North Sarasota Bay.
The lunch menu will include:
Mixed greens salad
Vegetable medley
Chicken marsala
Baked Salmon
Fresh baked rolls
Chef’s specialty rice
Chef’s selection, dessert
Iced tea & Coffee service
A cash bar will be available
Member price is $60 per person ($75pp for guests). We regret we cannot issue a refund if you miss the boat.
Space is limited so sign up soon!
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--- | November 21, 2026
tba | Light Up Longboat
Description and time to be provided |
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--- | November 29, 2026
tba | Christmas in the Garden
Set up Nov. 16-25. These dates are tentative, based on LY schedule.
More information to follow. |
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--- | December 10, 2026
5:30-7:30pm | Holiday Floral Design
With Christy James, your private florist at Longboat Key Island Florist
Location: Bayfront Rec Center.
Please bring scissors or your own cutting tool.
$85 per person – members
$100 per person - guests
20 person max.
Cost includes all supplies and refreshments. Bring your own scissors/cutting tool. E.g., cutting tool.
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--- | January 11, 2027
9-11am | Mote SEA Behind the Scenes Tour
Behind the scenes tour of Mote Aquarium.
$10 per person
Members only.
25 person max.
Tickets for this event will go on sale at 9am on Dec 1st. |
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--- | January 12, 2027
6:30-8pm | Monthly Meeting - The Town Plans for the Key and its Environment
Monthly meeting # 1
Guest speaker will be George Landry, Town Manager of Longboat Key.
Windward Bay Clubhouse
Social for Members at 6:30
Brief meeting and announcements followed by the program at 7.
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--- | January 13, 2027
6-8pm | Holiday Party at Zota
Holiday Party at Zota Resort
Menu includes:
Zota Salad
Choice of : Roasted Chicken Saltimbocca, Pan seared Grouper, or Vegetarian selection
Dessert: Flourless Chocolate cake or Seasonal crème brulee
Cash bar
Dinner choice needs to be made when purchasing tickets by sending an email to 'webmaster@lbkgardenclub.org'.
This is planned to be an outside plated dinner. Zota will set up sofas & firepits. In case of inclement weather, we will be moved inside to the ballroom.
Members - $90pp
Guests - $105pp
Complimentary Valet parking
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--- | January 19, 2027
10am-1pm | Ringling Museum Tour and Lunch
Private 1 hr. tour Art museum
10am opening followed by Lunch at the cafe at own cost
$50 per person - members
$65 per person - non-members
20 person max
Recommend car pooling
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--- | February 9, 2027
12-2pm | Monthly Meeting - Florida Native Plants
Monthly meeting # 2
Speaker: Pam Callendar
Florida Native Plant Society
Luncheon 12-12:30
Brief Meeting followed by Program
Pam has been a leader in the design and rewilding of Celery Fields.
Windward Bay Clubhouse
Note the noon start time
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--- | February 10, 2027
5-7pm | Create a custom bag/purse
Create a custom bag/purse with Deb Marten
Location: Bayfront Rec Center.
$45 per person members
$60 per person guests
Covers all materials and refreshments. It’s about a 2 hr process.
15 person max.
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--- | March 4, 2027
6-8pm | Taste of the Keys 2027
Taste of the Keys 2027
Details to follow. |
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--- | March 9, 2027
6:30-8pm | Monthly Meeting - Efforts to Preserve Natural Resources
Monthly meeting # 3
The speaker will be Dawn Lansing from the Big Waters Land Trust
Big Waters Land Trust
Efforts to preserve our natural resources
Windward Bay Clubhouse
6:30 Social followed by program.
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--- | March 12, 2027
10am-12pm | Quick Point Nature Hike
Quick Point Nature Hike on Longboat Key with Elliott Prout
$15 per person - members
$30 per person - guests
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--- | March 18, 2027
2:30-4:30pm | Coastal Art Class
Coastal Art with Angela Thierman.
Paint seashells, mount on board and display on 4 x 4 wooden display.
Location: Bayfront Rec Center
$60 per person – members
$75 per person - guests
includes all supplies and refreshments
16 person max
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6-8pm | Comedy Night 2027
Comedy Night 2027
More details to follow |
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--- | April 9, 2027
tba | Dinner and a Movie 2026-27
Dinner and a Movie 2026-27
Additional details to be announced |
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--- | April 13, 2027
6:30-8pm | Monthly Meeting - The State of Turtles on LBK
Monthly meeting # 4
April 13th
Renee Dillon from Turtle Watch will discuss the state of turtles on LBK. Hear about the important efforts to protect our turtles and what you can do to contribute.
Windward Bay Clubhouse
6:30 followed by meeting
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--- | April 16, 2027
11am-1:30pm | Annual Meeting 2026-27
Annual Meeting 2026-27
Additional details to be announced |
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