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.
If you attended any of the Ivies, please learn about applying for membership now!

Please address inquiries for the Club to [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ALL IVY LEAGUE ALUMNI
  • Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12:00 pm - Luncheon featuring Dr. Arthur C. Nielsen, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and author at Northwestern University: "Asking for Things and Accepting Criticism." With special guest, Benderson Park COO Bruce Patneaude at Marina Jack in Sarasota.                                                           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.
           This event is sold out!​
  • Saturday, March 21, 2026, 12:00 pm - Phillies vs. Orioles Spring Training Game at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. Pre-game baseball fare lunch in private picnic area near third base. Shaded seats to view game. Gates open at 11am. Game starts at 1pm.         Register Here
  • Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 12:00 pm - Luncheon featuring Dr. Jennifer Bencie, Manatee County Health Officer. At Marina Jack in Sarasota.                                                Registration coming soon!
  • Friday, March 27, 2026, 4pm - 7pm -  All-Ivy Sarasota 2K Regatta Watch Party at Nathan Benderson Park.
    Register Here
  • Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00 pm - Spring Into Spring dinner and social with entertainment by Nate Jacobs, Founder of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. At Michael's On East in the Wine Cellar.                                                                                   Registration coming soon!
                            Hold the dates! Additional details coming soon.
2025 - 2026 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Please join or renew your membership in the Ivy League Club today! 
Our current program year runs from November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026. 

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, 2025. 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].