WELCOME TO THE IVY LEAGUE CLUB
Sarasota and Manatee Counties
The Ivy League Club of Sarasota and Manatee Counties is an active group of alumni from all eight Ivy League schools who just happen to live in the beautiful Gulf Coast area of Florida.
ABOUT THE CLUB
Founded in 1957, the Ivy League Club of Sarasota-Manatee is the oldest Ivy League Club in the country, bringing together alumni of Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton and Yale around engaging activities including:
- Monthly luncheons featuring highly engaging speakers on global topics of interest as well as discussions around opportunities and trends within the greater Sarasota-Manatee County, Florida area.
- Annual sporting events.
- Cultural group activities.
- Evening networking events and happy hours.
- Spring and Fall evening dinner and social.
- Other Member benefits, including alumni meet-and-greets and volunteer opportunities within the Club and our community at large.
In addition to club activities, the club's Scholarship Fund provides grants to current Ivy League students who require financial aid support. Members who donate $1000 or more join our 1957 Society and are recognized annually in our Printed Membership Directory.
- Monthly luncheons featuring highly engaging speakers on global topics of interest as well as discussions around opportunities and trends within the greater Sarasota-Manatee County, Florida area.
- Annual sporting events.
- Cultural group activities.
- Evening networking events and happy hours.
- Spring and Fall evening dinner and social.
- Other Member benefits, including alumni meet-and-greets and volunteer opportunities within the Club and our community at large.
In addition to club activities, the club's Scholarship Fund provides grants to current Ivy League students who require financial aid support. Members who donate $1000 or more join our 1957 Society and are recognized annually in our Printed Membership Directory.
If you attended any of the Ivies, please learn about applying for membership now!
Please address inquiries for the Club to [email protected]
Please address inquiries for the Club to [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ALL IVY LEAGUE ALUMNI
- Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, 6pm -- "Apples and Ivy" Fall Into Fall Dinner Party @ Sarasota Yacht Club. Featuring entertainment by singer Seth Bracewell and pianist Michael Stuart.
Register Here - Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, 11:45am -- Pre-show group lunch @ Ringling Grillroom. Matinee performance of "Come From Away" @ Asolo Theatre.
Register Here - Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, 12noon -- Holiday luncheon @ Marina Jack featuring John Knowles, publisher of SCENE magazine. Fun sing-along with a cappella singer Jeffry Olesen. Registration coming soon.
- Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, 10:30am -- Buffet breakfast and talk with Steven High, Executive Director of John and Mable Ringling Museum @ Ringling Museum. Optional curator tour with Dr. Sarah Cartwright, Chief Curator and Ulla R Searing Curator of Collections.
Register Here - Friday, Mar. 13, 2026, 6:15pm - Pre-opera Reception featuring remarks by Richard Russell, General Director of Sarasota Opera @ Sarasota Opera House. Performance of Franz Lehar’s "The Merry Widow" at 7:30pm.
Register Here
2024 - 2025 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Please join or renew your membership in the Ivy League Club today!
Our current program year runs from November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025.
We offer a Young Alumni membership tier at the rate of $25.00 for alumni who were under 30 years of age as of November 1, 2024. Members over 30 will renew at our regular annual membership rate of $50.00.
Please use the buttons directly below to activate your new membership in the Club or to renew your membership.
If you have any questions about your membership status, please email our Club Secretary & Membership Chair, Beverly Tramontelli, at [email protected].
Please join or renew your membership in the Ivy League Club today!
Our current program year runs from November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025.
We offer a Young Alumni membership tier at the rate of $25.00 for alumni who were under 30 years of age as of November 1, 2024. Members over 30 will renew at our regular annual membership rate of $50.00.
Please use the buttons directly below to activate your new membership in the Club or to renew your membership.
If you have any questions about your membership status, please email our Club Secretary & Membership Chair, Beverly Tramontelli, at [email protected].
