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.
2022 - 2023 Season Membership
Please consider joining or renewing your membership in the Ivy League Club. Our current fiscal year runs from November 2022 through October 2023. This year we have introduced a Young Alumni membership tier. Members who were under 30 years of age as of November 1, 2022 will pay dues at the rate of $25.00. Members over 30 will renew at our regular annual membership rate of $50.00.
Use the links below to renew or activate your membership in the Club.
Please consider joining or renewing your membership in the Ivy League Club. Our current fiscal year runs from November 2022 through October 2023. This year we have introduced a Young Alumni membership tier. Members who were under 30 years of age as of November 1, 2022 will pay dues at the rate of $25.00. Members over 30 will renew at our regular annual membership rate of $50.00.
Use the links below to renew or activate your membership in the Club.
June 27th - SPEAKER LUNCHEON
Please join us at our upcoming speaker luncheon on June 27th at Marina Jack. Our speaker will be Virginia Shearer, Executive Director of the Sarasota Art Museum. Virginia comes to Sarasota from the High Museum in Atlanta, where she held a number of positions, most recently as Director of Education. She has also served in the Tampa Museum of Art and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Virginia will discuss the mission of the Sarasota Art Museum and update us on all of their exciting programs.
Located in the former Sarasota High School building on Tamiami Trail, the Sarasota Art Museum is partnered with the Ringling College of Art & Design and is home to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Following in the European tradition of the Kunsthalle, it mounts temporary exhibits sourced from around the world. In a city with many cultural attractions, it has established itself in the forefront of historical building restoration, adult and art education and contemporary and avant-garde exhibits.
This event will be held on Tuesday, June 27th starting at 12pm. You may arrive up to 15 minutes early and we wrap up no later than 1:30pm. The location is Marina Jack in downtown Sarasota (2 Marina Plaza). We will be in the Bay Front Room located on the second floor.
Lunch will consist of a plated entree with sides and a dessert. Water, tea and coffee are included as well. Parking is available in the adjacent parking lot or via the inexpensive valet service.
Please use the link below to register.
RSVP for June Speaker Luncheon
Alternatively, you can send a check for $35 per attendee made out to "The Ivy League Club" to P.O. BOX 2845, SARASOTA, FL 34230-2845.
Please join us at our upcoming speaker luncheon on June 27th at Marina Jack. Our speaker will be Virginia Shearer, Executive Director of the Sarasota Art Museum. Virginia comes to Sarasota from the High Museum in Atlanta, where she held a number of positions, most recently as Director of Education. She has also served in the Tampa Museum of Art and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Virginia will discuss the mission of the Sarasota Art Museum and update us on all of their exciting programs.
Located in the former Sarasota High School building on Tamiami Trail, the Sarasota Art Museum is partnered with the Ringling College of Art & Design and is home to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). Following in the European tradition of the Kunsthalle, it mounts temporary exhibits sourced from around the world. In a city with many cultural attractions, it has established itself in the forefront of historical building restoration, adult and art education and contemporary and avant-garde exhibits.
This event will be held on Tuesday, June 27th starting at 12pm. You may arrive up to 15 minutes early and we wrap up no later than 1:30pm. The location is Marina Jack in downtown Sarasota (2 Marina Plaza). We will be in the Bay Front Room located on the second floor.
Lunch will consist of a plated entree with sides and a dessert. Water, tea and coffee are included as well. Parking is available in the adjacent parking lot or via the inexpensive valet service.
Please use the link below to register.
RSVP for June Speaker Luncheon
Alternatively, you can send a check for $35 per attendee made out to "The Ivy League Club" to P.O. BOX 2845, SARASOTA, FL 34230-2845.
June 8th - HAPPY HOUR
Join us for our first Happy Hour of the 2023 summer season! This provides a great opportunity to socialize with other Ivy League alumni in an informal setting. There is no cost to attend. The venue is generously providing the first drink and some shared appetizers.
This event is being held in collaboration with the Harvard Club of Sarasota. It is open to all Ivy League alumni and their guests. For existing members of the Ivy League Club or Harvard Club, feel free to bring a friend or an alumni from another Ivy League school.
The location is Clasico Italian Chophouse on Main street in downtown Sarasota. The Happy Hour will start at 4pm and officially ends at 6pm, but guests can stay longer. We will have a check-in table and space set aside for us adjacent to the main bar.
Parking is available on the street or in the city garage on Palm Avenue.
RSVP for June 8th Happy Hour
Join us for our first Happy Hour of the 2023 summer season! This provides a great opportunity to socialize with other Ivy League alumni in an informal setting. There is no cost to attend. The venue is generously providing the first drink and some shared appetizers.
This event is being held in collaboration with the Harvard Club of Sarasota. It is open to all Ivy League alumni and their guests. For existing members of the Ivy League Club or Harvard Club, feel free to bring a friend or an alumni from another Ivy League school.
The location is Clasico Italian Chophouse on Main street in downtown Sarasota. The Happy Hour will start at 4pm and officially ends at 6pm, but guests can stay longer. We will have a check-in table and space set aside for us adjacent to the main bar.
Parking is available on the street or in the city garage on Palm Avenue.
RSVP for June 8th Happy Hour
July Speaker Luncheon
July 25, 2023
Marina Jack
We will continue our luncheons over the summer at Marina Jack. On July 25th, we will host Suriya Khong of the Sarasota Boys and Girls Club.
July 25, 2023
Marina Jack
We will continue our luncheons over the summer at Marina Jack. On July 25th, we will host Suriya Khong of the Sarasota Boys and Girls Club.
About the club
The club was established in 1957. Today, the club gets together for monthly luncheon meetings with guest speakers and organizes annual events such as ballet, opera, and spring training baseball games.
In addition to club activities, the club's Scholarship Fund provides grants to current Ivy League students who require financial aid support.
If you attended any of the Ivies, please learn about applying for membership now!
In addition to club activities, the club's Scholarship Fund provides grants to current Ivy League students who require financial aid support.
If you attended any of the Ivies, please learn about applying for membership now!
