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11am-1:30pm | Gamble Creek Farm Tour and Lunch
60 min walking tour of the organic sustainable farm followed by a family style seasonal lunch crafted with ingredients straight from the fields by Chef Ken
Time to browse their onsite shop!
$50pp includes lunch ($60pp guests)
This event is sold out. Thank you to those who have registered. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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--- | January 20, 2026
6-8:30pm | Plant Mono printing Class with Angela Thierman
This event will be held at the Bayfront Park recreation center.
$70pp includes all supplies ($80pp guests)
Registration for this event is now closed. See you there! |
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--- | January 28-31, 2026
9:30am-5:30pm | J. McLaughlin Trunk Sale - Winter '26
Stop by the J. McLaughlin Winter Trunk Sale from Wed. January 28th through Sat. January 31st!
You'll find some great deals and a portion of each purchase benefits the Garden Club and its mission. |
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--- | February 10, 2026
12-1:30pm | Parks on Longboat Key
Parks on Longboat Key: Plans for Rehabilitation
• Current efforts and opportunities for community involvemen0
• Speakers: Dr. Ryan Gandy, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Susan Phillips representing Longboat Key.
12-12:30 Luncheon
12:30-1:30 Program
This event will be held at the Windward Bay Clubhouse.
Join us as we explore how to protect, restore, and sustain Longboat Key’s environment together.
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--- | February 13, 2026
tbd | Valentine's Day Party
More details to follow
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--- | February 19, 2026
8:45am | Celery Fields Tour with Audubon Society
$10pp members / $20pp guests
Please let us know if you’d like to carpool
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--- | February 26, 2026
tbd | Taste of the Keys
Taste of the Keys |
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--- | March 3, 2026
11am-3pm | Behind the Scenes Tour of the new Mote SEA
Behind the Scenes Tour of the new Mote SEA just for LBKGC
Date still needs to be confirmed. Tour includes admission to the public areas of the aquarium.
Registration will be limited to the first 24 people. Please check back for further details. |
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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
• What to plant in a changing environment
• Best salt-tolerant replacements
• Speakers: Ashley Ellis, UF/IAS Extension Master Gardener Coordinator + colleagues from Manatee
Extension Office
This event will be held at the Windward Bay Clubhouse.
Join us as we explore how to protect, restore, and sustain Longboat Key’s environment together.
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--- | March 10, 2026
6-6:30 pm | New Member Reception
New Member Reception |
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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
Wildlife on the Key
• Updates on seabirds, turtles, and marine life
• How you can contribute to wildlife protection
• Speakers: Representatives from Turtle Watch, Save Our Seabirds & Mote Marine
This event will be held at the Windward Bay Clubhouse.
Join us as we explore how to protect, restore, and sustain Longboat Key’s environment together.
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--- | April 16, 2026
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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