- March 1, 2020
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President Kelly Goodwin pours a drink for Sarah Munford.
Photo by Ian SwabySandy Slaminko reaches for a dessert.
Photo by Ian SwabyMark Greenberg, Lei Stanhoe, and Bill Hint of The JAM perform for the guests.
Photo by Ian SwabyMary Jo Zaksas, Joe Zaksas, Christy May, Glenn Carraher, Cate Stanczyk, and Joe Stanczyk.
Photo by Ian SwabyMari and John McLarty
Photo by Ian SwabyMary Strain and Jo Brown relax in the garden.
Photo by Ian SwabyVice President CJ Danna and Historian Olivia Haynes stand beside the building's three plaques, which indicate a national certifiation as a wildlife habitat and historical designations at the city and national level.
Photo by Ian SwabyDrummer Derek Johnson plays at the event.
Photo by Ian SwabyCarol Hyde and Krista McCampbell
Photo by Ian SwabyPaula and Chuck Ayres
Photo by Ian SwabyLori Sikora and Heather George grab a few bites to eat.
Photo by Ian SwabyKaren Fleming and Pat Rowe are assisted by Anne Stegall.
Photo by Ian SwabyGuests gather at the tables at Sarasota Garden Club.
Photo by Ian SwabyAnn Durloo offers a drink to Pat Rowe.
Photo by Ian SwabyVice President CJ Danna and President Kelly Goodwin
Photo by Ian SwabyLei Stanhoe of The JAM offers a free-roaming performance in front of Vice President CJ Danna and President Kelly Goodwin.
Photo by Ian SwabyJudith Linwood and Karl Fraedrich peruse the garden.
Photo by Ian SwabyNumerous food offerings were provided at the event.
Photo by Ian SwabyChristina Angus and Wendy Majo explore the plants.
Photo by Ian SwabyGuests also took time to explore the gardens within the venue.
Photo by Ian SwabyAlthough community members gathered in the city on Sunday evening, the event took place amid tropical plants and a small waterfall.
It was the summer session of Music in the Gardens by Sarasota Garden Club.
“It’s gorgeous, it’s wonderful,” said visitor Mary Strain. “It’s a little piece of paradise, out amidst the high-rises.”
The evening featuring live music by The JAM along with Champagne, wine and hors d’oeuvres provided by the club.
Club President Kelly Goodwin said the summer version of the event, which is also held in September, offers a chance to get the local community out to the venue.
Although the event has been held annually in the past, this was the second occasion since the COVID-19 pandemic, said Goodwin. Vice President CJ Danna said the turnout was higher than expected.
Guests had the chance to explore the Sarasota Garden Club venue, an area over an acre in size maintained entirely by garden club volunteers.
“It’s gorgeous; it’s wonderful,” said visitor Heather George, calling the location one of her favorite spots. “The band was fantastic, with songs from every era.”
