WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

Did you wait until the last minute to purchase your Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn party tickets?
It’s not too late. Event and raffle tickets are on sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today outside Longboat Key Publix, 525 Bay Isles Parkway.

The event takes place from noon to 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Islandside driving range at the Longboat Key Club, 301 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the gate.

This year, 28 restaurants will serve samples. The event will also include fine wine, craft and national beers, soft drinks, live entertainment and free parking.

Purchase a $100 raffle ticket for a one in 500 chance of winning the $20,000 grand prize or four other prizes.

Bring cash to participate in Edith Barr Dunn’s final 50/50 raffle.

Last year’s Lawn Party raised more than $50,000 for local children’s charities and scholarships, which helped the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key donate $38,000 to local children’s charities and grant 37 scholarship awards totaling $66,000 for local students. This year, the club is aiming higher, with the goal of raising $70,000.

For more information, visit lbklawnparty.org.

Contact Robin Hartill at [email protected].