Our Mission & Purpose

The Longboat Key Foundation was founded in 2019 to identify and fund initiatives that enhance the quality of life for Longboat Key residents and visitors. The Longboat Key experience defined by a premier community, exceptional service, and distinctive amenities is the product of prior generations' vision for this community. Our mission is to sustain and elevate the life we all enjoy here.

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Previous campaign successes:

• Start-up funds to establish medical and wellness facilities on the island

• Funding for design and construction of the Karon Family Pavilion for the Town Center Green

• Supporting local Veterans' organization, SRQ Vets with fundraising

• Donor funding to complete K-9 artificial turf in the small, and large Dog Parks at Bayfront Park

• Assisting the Town's fundraising for the 200-seat community space and elevated outdoor terrace to be designed and constructed as additions to the Sarasota County Library

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Funds continue to be accepted to bring events, speakers, programs and enhanced furniture and fixtures to the future Longboat Key Library community spaces. Groundbreaking is planned for later this year.

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Our Board of Directors are:

• Susan M. Phillips, Chair

• Jim Brown, Founder

• Rick Konsavage, Vice-Chair

• Michael Garey, Director

• Steve Branham, Treasurer

• Robin Nystrom, Secretary

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We invite you to share your vision of how together we can elevate the Longboat Key experience for present and future generations.

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Please meet with us as individuals, an organization, or stakeholder group. Reach out to schedule a convenient time for a presentation. We'd love to answer questions, hear your ideas, and feedback on planned initiatives.