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,  August 7th – Tom Waters, President and CEO of Easter Seals of Southwest Florida, will discuss the work of his organization, which serves nearly 1,000 children from six weeks old to senior citizens in Sarasota and Manatee Counties with all types of disabilities.  35% of their children are on the autism spectrum.   Easter Seals Southwest Florida provides training in vocational and life skills, job placement help and help in boosting clients’ self-esteem and independence.    Previously, Mr. Waters was the first vice president of philanthropy at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and then was chief advancement officer of Mote Marine Laboratory.

(Field Club, Captain's Room. Gather at 11:30 a.m.; lunch served at noon)

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!