The Longboat Key Garden Club holds the first meeting of the season

Barbara Kerwin, Pat Loy and Susan Landau brought refreshments for the first meeting of the season.

Joe Mathis, a 14 - year volunteer of Mote Aquarium, spoke to the Garden Club about research and programs.

Garden Club member Sarah Tate introduces guest speaker Joe Mathis.

Virginia Steagall and Roseanna White

Virginia Sanders drew illustrations for Marine Science, a book that is sold at the Mote Aquarium gift shop.

Treasurer Christine Furgiuele and President Madelyn Spoll talk about upcoming events.

President Madelyn Spoll

Garden Club members help themselves to refreshments.