2025-26 Upcoming Meetings and Events



Video Date Description

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November 4, 2026
   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

With Christy James, your private florist at Longboat Key Island Florist

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 except cutting tool.

Refreshments will be provided


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January 11, 2027
   9-11am
Mote SEA Behind the Scenes Tour

More details to follow.

This event will go on sale 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
Ca d'Zan Tour and Lunch

Private 1 hr. tour Art museum

$50 per person 20 person max

10am opening followed by Lunch at the cafe at own cost

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

Bayfront Rec Center.

$45 per person members
$60 per person guests

15 person max.


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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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April 7-10, 2027
   9:30am-5:30pm
J. McLaughlin Trunk Sale - Spring

J. McLaughlin Trunk Sale - Spring

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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