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.

Next Ivy League Club Event:  Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Luncheon in the Captain's Room.   Brad Jones, President and CEO, of the Haven. The Haven is a public charity providing programs and services for children and adults with disabilities. Founded in 1954, it has a preschool, a high school, a half dozen group houses, an employment training and placement center, a health center, and industries and shops. These shops, which provide training and employment as well as funds, include Upscale Retail, Mojo Coffee Bar, Haven Landscaping and Chair Caning, and Haven Bakery and Catering. Originally from Chicago, Mr. Jones has won several community awards for his work with the Haven.




About the club

The club was established in 1957. Today, the club gets together for luncheon meetings with guest speakers twice a month, plus it organizes annual events to enjoy ballet, opera, and spring training baseball.

In addition to club activities, the club's Scholarship Fund provides grants to current Ivy League students who require financial aid to support their education.

If you went to any of the Ivies, are a current student, or a parent of a current student, please learn about applying for membership now!