Longboat Key Garden Club

10/02/2026

06/30/2026

🎆 Join Us for the Longboat Key Fourth of July Parade & Butterfly Release! 🦋

Don’t miss one of Longboat Key’s most beloved Independence Day traditions!

Following the Fourth of July Parade, the Longboat Key Garden Club will release 250 butterflies in celebration of our nation’s birthday. Children and adults alike will each have the opportunity to release a butterfly, creating a beautiful and memorable tribute to America’s 250th birthday.

Parade Details:

* 🇺🇸 Parade begins: 9:00 a.m.
* 🚶 Garden Club members walking in the parade: Please arrive by 8:30 a.m.
* 📍 Meet between the two bank buildings behind Publix
* 👕 Wear your favorite red, white, and blue attire!

We hope you’ll join us for this special community celebration as we honor our country and share the beauty of nature with friends, family, and visitors.

Happy Fourth of July—we look forward to celebrating with you! 🇺🇸🦋

04/14/2026

https://conta.cc/3Q7BorXPlease follow this link to donate:

Noon on April 15th until noon on April 16th only

https://www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/longboat-key-garden-club


From noon April 15th until noon April 16th, the Longboat Key Garden Club will participate in the 2026 online Giving Challenge presented by the Community Foundations of Sarasota County.

The money raised will be for grants to select area Sarasota elementary schools to grow vegetable gardens. A small amount can go a long way because the Patterson Foundation will strengthen the giving with 100% match of all donations between $25-$100!

Some examples of what your donation can do:

- $25 will provide six 4-packs of starter super sweet tomatoes
- $50 a bag of potting soil and four 4-pack start vegetable plants
- $75 an Earthbox and staking system
- $100 2 bags of potting soil and eight 4-pack starter vegetables

The Garden Club would love to be a charity of your choice on this special day of giving!

Email from Longboat Key Garden Club Noon on April 15th until noon on April 16th only Please follow this link to donate: Noon on April 15th until noon on April 16th only https://www.givingchallenge.or

04/09/2026

Email from Longboat Key Garden Club Three different articles and a video. about our philanthropic efforts! Good Stuff 🌸 Comedy Night at the Pavilion Buy Your Ticket Here We are thrilled to share that

04/07/2026

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Email from Longboat Key Garden Club You don't want to miss! 🌼🌷Attention all garden enthusiasts! 🌸🕊️ As we bid farewell to another beautiful blooming season, we’re excited to invite you to join us

03/09/2026

Taste of the Keys 2026 – What a Night!
We’re sharing a collection of photos from this year’s wonderful event. Each photo highlights the chefs, owners, staff, bartenders, musicians, and volunteers who helped make the evening so special. Be sure to read the captions to see who is featured and the delicious dishes they served.
Thank you to all of our participating restaurants for their incredible food, hospitality, and enthusiasm. A special thank you as well to our bartenders who kept the glasses full, our fantastic band who kept everyone dancing, and all the volunteers who made the evening run so smoothly.
And of course, thank you to our guests who came out to enjoy a night of great cuisine, music, and community while supporting our mission.
📅 Mark your calendars!
Next year’s Taste of the Keys will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2027.
Tag yourself, tag your friends, and share the memories!
What was your favorite dish of the evening? Tag a friend you enjoyed Taste of the Keys with!
Dry Dock Bar and Grill
Chart House
Courtney Rossler
Debra Ventura Murphy
The Columbia Restaurant
Michael Garey
Catherine Garey
Rick Konsavage
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Hal Christensen
John Horne

03/04/2026

From noon April 15th until noon April 16th Longboat Key Garden Club will participate in the 2026 online Giving Challenge presented by the Community Foundations of Sarasota County.
The money raised will be for grants to select area Sarasota elementary schools to grow vegetable gardens. A small amount can go a long way because the Patterson Foundation will strengthen the giving with 100% match of all donations between $25-$100!

Some examples of what your donation can do:
$25 will provide 6 4-packs os starter super sweet tomatoes
$50 a bag of potting soil and 4 4-pack start vegetable plants
$75 an Earthbox and staking system
$100 2 bags of potting soil and 8 4-pack starter vegetables

The Garden Club would love to be a charity of your choice on this special day of giving!
Please follow this link to donate:

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01/27/2026

Greetings, dear friends of the Longboat Key Garden Club! We’re thrilled to invite you to join us for the highly anticipated Taste of the Keys 2026—a delectable event that promises not only to tantalize your taste buds but also to foster a sense of community and support our beloved environment. Picture yourself enjoying mouthwatering local delicacies while mingling with fellow enthusiasts who share your passion for good food and great causes. By purchasing your ticket, you’re not just securing a spot at this culinary celebration; you’re also contributing to meaningful initiatives that help preserve our beautiful surroundings—talk about a win-win! Use this link to register.

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xumuhg9

01/19/2026

Email from Longboat Key Garden Club Update on Programs and Events     Hello! In this newsletter the following information is being shared: -Programs for the rest of this season -Field Trips -J. McLaug