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9am-11am | Behind the Scenes Tour of the new Mote Aquarium
Behind the Scenes Tour of the new Mote Aquarium
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the fantastic new Mote aquarium. This tour is limited to the first 24 people to register. We're sorry but only LBKGC members are allowed - no guests.
The tour will last from 9-11am. After that, you are welcome to enter the public areas of the aquarium at the regular ticket price (MOTE members free, non-members $30.60pp).
Once you register below, you will be contacted with further information about where to meet, how to pay if you want to go into the aquarium, etc.
The tour is full so registration has now closed.
Thank you to all who have registered. See you there. |
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--- | March 7, 2026
tbd | LBK Community Open House
More details to follow |
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--- | March 10, 2026
6:30-8pm | Native Trees & Plants
Native Trees and Plants on Longboat Key
How to use area resources
• What to plant in a changing environment
• Best salt-tolerant replacements
• Speakers: Ashley Ellis, UF/IAS Extension Master Gardener Coordinator, Armando Ubeda, Florida Sea Grant Agent, and Forest Hecker Community Educator, UF/IFAS .
6:00 new Member Meet and Greet
6:30 Club Social
7-8 Club mtg. And Program
This event will be held at the Windward Bay Clubhouse. Please register online.
Join us as we explore how to protect, restore, and sustain Longboat Key’s environment together.
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6-6:30 pm | New Member Reception
New Member Reception |
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--- | March 25, 2026
3-5pm | Keeping You Safe - AI, Fraud and Safety Seminar
Held at St. Mary's Church, 4280 GMD, LBK
FR. EDWARD PICK PARISH HALL
Refreshments will be served following the seminar.
This seminar will provide participants with practical tools to recognize and defend against evolving threats involving artificial intelligence, phone, and computer scams and personal safety.
Registration is required
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--- | March 26, 2026
2:30-4pm | Afternoon Tea Floral Design Workshop
Afternoon Tea Floral Design Workshop with Le Gardenia Bleu floral designer - Jon Mongeau.
This event will be held at the Bayfront Park recreation center
$80pp includes flowers and container, bring your own cutting tool ($90pp guests)
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--- | April 8-11, 2026
9:30am-5:30pm | J. McLaughlin Trunk Sale - Spring '26
Stop by the J. McLaughlin Spring Trunk Sale from Wed. April 8th through Sat. April 11th!
You'll find some great deals and a portion of each purchase benefits the Garden Club and its mission. |
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--- | April 14, 2026
6:30-8pm | Wildlife on the Key
Brian Walton, Save Our Seabirds
Mote Marine TBA
Wildlife on the Key
• Updates on seabirds, turtles, and marine life
• How you can contribute to wildlife protection
• Speakers: Representatives from Save Our Seabirds & Mote Marine
6:30 Social
This event will be held at the Windward Bay Clubhouse. Please register online.
Join us as we explore how to protect, restore, and sustain Longboat Key’s environment together.
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12pm-12pm | Sarasota's 10th Annual Giving Challenge
Save The Date!
From noon on April 15th until noon on April 16th, Sarasota will be celebrating its 10th annual Sarasota Giving Challenge presented by the Community Foundations of Sarasota County.
All donations of $25 to $100 will be matched 100% by The Patterson Foundation. The Garden Club will use the money raised for grants for select Sarasota area elementary schools to grow vegetable gardens. The Garden Club would love to be a charity of your choice!
More information to follow as the date gets near. |
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tba | Comedy Night
More details to follow |
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--- | April 17, 2026
tbd | Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting
Note: This event may be held on 4/24 instead. Please check back for more information. |
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--- | April 24, 2026
tbd | Dinner and a Movie 2026
Dinner and a Movie 2026 |
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