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                                  EVENTS at SARA BAY
  September 2019                                        October 2019
   2 - Golfer’s Soup & Sandwich Buffet                    4 - Dinner: Rack of Lamb
   6 - Dinner: Rack of Lamb                               7 - 25th Annual Donald Ross Tournament
   13 - Dinner: Chef’s Specials                           11 - Dinner: Chef’s Specials
   18 - Men’s Member Guest Stag Day & Dinner              16 - Men’s Member Guest Stag Day & Dinner
   18 - Booked for Lunch                                  16 - Booked for Lunch
   20 - Morton’s Steak & Lobster Night                    18 - Morton’s Steak & Lobster Night
   27 - Dinner: Chef’s Specials                           20 - Fall Member/Member
  Dinner at Bird Key Yacht Club                         Dinner at Bird Key Yacht Club
  Monday, September 9, 16, 23 & 30                      Monday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28
  Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18 & 25                   Wednesday, October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
  Thursday, September 5, 12, 19 & 26                    Thursday, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
  Saturday, September 7, 14, 21 & 28                    Saturday, October 5, 12, 19 & 26

                    Donald Ross Memorial Tournament
                                   The 25th Annual Donald Ross Memorial Tournament for the
                                   Tri-County area high school golf teams will be held at Sara Bay on
                                   Monday, October 7th.

                                   This tournament has become the premier event of their golfing
                                   year and is a warm-up for all the boys and girls teams for the
                                   District and State events. There will be approximately 120 players
                                   competing.

                                   A large part of the success of The Donald Ross Memorial
                                   Tournament has been due to the contributions and the
                                   participation from our members. Currently we need donations to
                                   help pay for lunches and trophies, as well as volunteers to help fill
                                   the positions of on-course marshals and scorers.

                                   If you can help by making a donation or volunteering, please
                                   contact Daren King, PGA at 941-355-6544 or
                                   dking@sarabaycc.org

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SARA BAY COUNTRY CLUB
               7011 Willow Street, Sarasota, FL 34243
CLUBHOUSE: 355-7658 | GOLF PRO SHOP 355-6544 |www.sarabaycc.org

              SARA BAY COUNTRY CLUB                                Golf Course Etiquette
             2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS                                  & Dress Code
 President             Michael Fradkin                         COURSE RULES & ETIQUETTE
 Vice President        Ken Rice                                • Please proceed to the cart path
 Secretary             James W. Macdonald                        30 yards from green complex, and
 Treasurer             Mark Scott, PhD                           remain until the next teeing
                                                                 ground…NO EXCEPTIONS
 Admissions            Barbara Archbold
                                                               • For Holes 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18: After
 Entertainment         Robert E. Grady, Jr.                      crossing the bridge, stay on the
 Golf                  Kenneth Liszewski                         cart path and remain until the next
                                                                 teeing ground…NO EXCEPTIONS
 Grounds               James A. Turner
                                                               • Please fill divots and repair ball
 House                 John Schweppe                             marks.
 Ex-Officio            Robert L. Israeloff                     • Bunkers should be thoroughly
 Legal Counsel         Philip N. Hammersley, Esq.                raked with rakes placed inside the
 Club Historian        Gary Cole                                 bunker with the rake handle out of
                                                                 the bunker parallel to play.
                                                               • Soft Spikes or Spikeless Golf Shoes
                    S.B.C.C. STAFF                               are mandatory.
                                                               • Pace of Play for a round of golf
 General Manager                        Paul Barone              is 4 hrs.
 Email: pbarone@sarabaycc.org                                  • Cell phones as a courtesy should
 Head Golf Professional                 Daren King               be placed on silent mode.
 Email: dking@sarabaycc.org                                    GENTLEMEN’S DRESS CODE
                                                               (The following guidelines are for both
 Golf Course Superintendent             Carlyle Merring        the Golf Course & Practice Area)
 Email: cmerring@sarabaycc.org
 Assistant Superintendent               John Yanatsis          •   Shirts with collars are required and
                                                                   shirt-tails must be tucked in at all
 Email: jyanatsis@sarabaycc.org                                    times.
 Director of Membership                 Dennis J. Budny, Sr.   •   Turtleneck or Mock Turtleneck golf
 Email: dbudny@sarabaycc.org                                       shirts are permitted.
                                                               •   Golf Shorts or Bermuda Shorts are
 Executive Chef                         James Moore                permitted. Cargo Shorts are not
 Email: jmoore@sarabaycc.org                                       allowed. Cargo Shorts are defined
                                                                   as shorts with an exterior pocket
 Sous Chef                              Ivan Ramos                 on the sides.
 Email: iramos@sarabaycc.org                                   •   Caps or hats must be worn
                                                                   properly; please refrain from
 Dining Room/Banquet Manager            Anita Bosworth             wearing in the Clubhouse.
 Email: abosworth@sarabaycc.org
                                                               LADIES DRESS CODE
 Comptroller                            Natalie Everhart       (The following guidelines are for both
 Email: neverhart@sarabaycc.org                                the Golf Course & Practice Area)

 Maintenance Supervisor                 Roberto Valdez         •   Sleeveless shirts must have a collar.
 Email: rvaldez@sarabaycc.org                                  •   Tee shirts, tank tops, halter tops,
 Administrative Assistant               Angela Duncan              gym shorts or any other athletic
                                                                   short is not permissible.
 Email: aduncan@sarabaycc.org

                     Newsletter Editor
                    Member Sharon Hite
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Club News from Paul
T
     he staff and I are looking forward to season being right around the
     corner. We believe you will find the golf course to be in outstanding
     condition this fall and winter. All major course maintenance projects
are now complete. Over the last several weeks greens, fairways, tees
and approaches were aerated, verti-cut and top dressed with sand for
the second time this summer. Tree roots throughout the course have
been pruned, several pesticide treatments to the turf along with
pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicide and fertilizer applications
applied. All asphalt throughout the course has been sealed. The clubhouse and pro shop were also
spruced up along with the parking lot and front circle being freshly sealed during the Club’s annual
shut down for general maintenance.
Golf and Social events get rolling in October. Volunteers to help with registration and scoring are
needed on Monday, October 7th as Sara Bay will host the 25th Annual Donald Ross Memorial High
School Invitational Tournament. This tournament is scheduled one week prior to the high school district
competitions and is widely recognized as one of the top high school golf tournaments in the state,
please contact Daren King at dking@sarabaycc.org if you are available to help. The following
weekend Sara Bay will host the Florida Men’s Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship, Friday, October
11th through the 13th. The WGA Opening Day tournament is set for Thursday, October 17th and the
sign-up sheet is posted in the Pro Shop for the Fall Member-Member Tournament that will take place on
Sunday, October 20th. Our first Speaker Series & Italian Buffet is scheduled for Wednesday,
October 30th and the WGA Autumn Scramble, Luncheon and Business Meeting will be held on
Thursday, October 31st.
On Wednesday, November 6th we will hold our first “Game Night” of the season. This year, instead of
offering only bingo in the Willow Room, the Entertainment Committee is offering mahjong in the Palm
Room and card games in the Grill Room. A buffet dinner is served from 5:30 until 6:30 and games will
begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in helping coordinate mahjong or card games please
send an email to pbarone@sarabaycc.org. Other November events include a Veterans’ Day themed
Welcome Back Golf Tournament & Dinner on Sunday, November 10th. Name that Tune on
Wednesday, November 13th, Sara Bay Night at the Sarasota Opera House on Thursday, November
14th, Chef’s Cooking Class on Tuesday, November 19th and our Grand Thanksgiving Buffet on
Thursday, November 28th. Missing from our November event schedule this year is the Annual Joe
Turnesa Memorial Scholarship Tournament. Several factors played a roll in sunsetting the tournament,
however, the scholarship fund is still alive and well. To date the fund balance is just shy of $225,000,
mostly through contributions from Sara Bay members, and 85 scholarships have been awarded to
deserving area high school students.          Moving
forward The Community Foundation of Sarasota
County will assist with scholarship selections and     ATTENTION OWNER
anyone interested in contributing to the fund may
make their tax deductible contribution directly to         MEMBERS
The Community Foundation by referencing the Joe
Turnesa Memorial Scholarship.                                 Anyone interested in serving on the
                                                           Sara Bay Country Club Board of Directors?
As always, think of us when planning your birthday
parties, engagement parties, weddings, anniversary                Please contact Paul Barone
parties, bridal showers, baby showers and bar                       General Manager/COO
mitzvahs. We have extensive menus to choose from                         941-355-7658
and Anita and Chef Jim are always willing to                       pbarone@sarabaycc.org
accommodate any special requests.
See you at the Club,
Paul Barone | General Manager                                                                              3
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Membership News
                                    G
                                              reetings Sara Bay Members!
                                         Where did the summer go? Although it has been a
                                         wetter than normal season, it certainly has not
                                         dampened the activity at the Club. Our summer
                               membership program has kept the tee sheet comfortably busy
                               and we anticipate that a good percentage of the summer
                               members will convert to regular membership as of November 1st.
The golf course conditioning gets better every week, as the efforts of our grounds crew are
noticeable in the grooming and attention to details. Visiting members from reciprocal clubs
are quick to comment on the overall course appearance and turf conditions. Sara Bay
remains on the top of the list as the course that must be experienced.
As we approach the fall season the Admissions Committee is focused on getting our name out
there through social media and digital marketing. We will be launching a new and
refreshed web site that will attract prospective members who are searching the internet for a
private golf club. Watch your email for the announcement of the exact date that the web site
will be active. Also, we will continue to offer the 30 or 60-day trial membership, which
historically has proven to be an excellent source for recruiting new members.
Additionally, the Committee is analyzing other incentives to motivate prospects to join the
Club.
Several members have indicated they are not receiving email communications from the Club,
so if that is the case, please contact the office so that we can re-subscribe your
account. It is the mission of your staff that we exceed the expectations of the members and
be recognized as one of the finest Donald Ross golf clubs.
All the best,
Dennis Budny | Director of Membership

                                             Craig Robson       Stephen Brown       Paul Moran
                                             Franklin Sachs     Kelly Cain          Edmund Morton III
                                             Frank Salerno      Helen Chan          James Nagelsen
                                             Susan Samelson     James Doyle         Frank Pachinger
                                             Richard Segall     Michael Duranko     Jeff Plunkett
                                             Christy Sherwood   Susan Fradkin       Michael Post
                                             Edgar Snyder       Robert Grady        Nancy Reese
                                             Cathy Stranberg    Clelia Hamilton     Beverly Rook
                         William Holden      James Sutton       Paige Jordan        Thomas Rowland
                         Gavan Hunt          Sarah Sutton       Rebecca Jozwiak     John Saynor
    September            Thomas Lankford     Julie Tanner       Donna Kaminski      Glen Schaffert
                         Trisha Lawler       Mark von Fossen    Kara Kiedinger      Ann Silver
    C. Joseph Barnette
                         Judy Lynch          Jeffrey Walker     Joseph Leonzio      Kayler Steger
    Martine Berardi
                         James Mack          Barry Weisblatt    Brian Lin           Doris Szoc
    Conrad Bonelli
                         Alex McCormick                         Fiona Lohrisch      Henry Truslow IV
    Susan Busby
                         Rick McDaniel       October            Jane Mack           Yamilette Wallace
    Paul Caragiulo
                         Daniel McLoughlin                      Carol Maher         Jennifer Watson
    DeAnn Clark
                         Lewis Patterson     Bruce Adams        Tina Martin         Richard Wells
    Charles Cotros
                         James Perry         Barbara Archbold   Kathleen McCall
    Francis Graves
                         Carole Rinaldi      J.B. Baldwin       Audrey McLoughlin
    James Hamilton
                         David Robinson      Kelly Baldwin      Laurie Mellion
    Philip Hammersley
                         Adam Robson         David Bowman       Craig Montgomery
    John Hewlin

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Bird Key’s events for September & October where
                                                   Sara Bay members will be welcome to attend:
                  Monday Dinner, September 9, 16, 23 & 30| Wednesday Dinner, September 4, 11, 18 & 25
                   Thursday Dinner, September 5, 12, 19 & 26 | Saturday Dinner, September 7, 14, 21 & 28

                      Monday Dinner, October 7, 14, 21 &28| Wednesday Dinner, October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
                      Thursday Dinner, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 | Saturday Dinner, October 5, 12, 19 & 26

        September 9                        September 28                             October 14
        Trivia Night                       Pastabilities                            Trivia Night
        Cocktails 5:30pm,                  5:30pm - 8:30pm                          Cocktails 5:30pm
        Dinner 6:00pm                      Reservations every half hour             Dinner 6:00pm | Game 6:30pm
        Game 6:30pm                        October 2                                October 17
        September 11                       Seafarers                                Girls Night Out
        Seafarers                          Social 11:30am,                          6:00pm
        Social 11:30am,                    Luncheon &
                                                                                    October 18
        Luncheon &                         Speaker 12:00 Noon
                                           Speaker: Dr. Michael Crosby,             Friday Night Music
        Speaker 12:00 Noon                                                          6:30pm - 9:30pm
                                           CEO Mote Marine
        September 3                                                                 Featuring: Craig Singleton
                                           October 5
        Arts Night                                                                  October 19
                                           Lobster Fest
        Champagne Reception                                                         Wok Night
                                           5:30pm - 8:30pm
        5:30pm,                            Reservations every half hour             5:30pm - 8:30pm
        Dinner to Follow                                                            Reservations every half hour
        Featuring Pastels by Nancy Goff    October 7
                                           Fall Bowling League Begins               October 24
        September 14                                                                Style Show
                                           9:30am Every Tuesday
        Shipwreck Party                                                             Social 11:30am
        Cocktails 6:00pm,                  October 10                               Luncheon & Show 12:00 Noon
        Dinner 7:00pm                      Wine Dinner                              Featuring: Dillard’s
        Featuring music by Tim McCaig      6:00pm
                                                                                    October 26
        September 21                       October 12                               Hurray for Hollywood
        Gastronomie                        Lido Beach Party                         Cocktails 6:00pm
        5:30pm - 8:30pm                    5:00pm - 8:00pm                          Dinner 7:00pm
        Reservations every half hour       Entertainment: Dan Fugazzotto
                                           CLUB CLOSES AT 3:00pm

Booked for Lunch                                                STEAK &                                      Friday,
                                                                2lb WHOLE                             September 20
  Meetings are held the third Wednesday
    of the month at noon at Sara Bay.
                                                                LOBSTER                               & October 18
                                                                Please reserve
September 18 | Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a                  lobster by 2:00pm
                                                                the Wednesday
   Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie Land
                                                                prior.
  October 16 | Warlight by Michael Ondaatje                     The regular
                                                                dinner menu
                                                                is also available

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Dining Corner
      Buffalo Chicken Dip
             Ingredients                             Preparation
    1 pound cream cheese
                                         1. Adjust over rack to middle position
    ¾ cup Frank’s RedHot Original           and heat oven to 350 degrees.
      Cayenne Pepper Sauce                  Combine cream cheese and hot
    1 (2½-pound) rotisserie chicken,        sauce in medium bowl and
      skin & bones discarded, meat          microwave until cream cheese is very
      shredded into bite-size pieces        soft, about 2 minutes, whisking halfway
      (3 cups)                              through microwaving. Whisk until
    1 cup ranch dressing                    smooth and no lumps of cream
    4 ounces blue cheese,                   cheese remain. Stir in chicken,
      crumbled (1 cup)                      dressing, blue cheese and
                                            Worcestershire until combined (visible
    2 teaspoons Worcestershire
                                            bits of blue cheese are ok).
      sauce                              2. Transfer dip to shallow 3-quart baking
    4 ounces sharp cheddar                  dish and bake for 10 minutes. Remove
      cheese, shredded (1 cup)              dish from oven, stir dip, and sprinkle
    2 scallions, sliced thin                dip with cheddar. Return dish to oven
                                            and continue to bake until cheddar is
    Tortilla chips
                                            melted and is bubbling around edges,
    Carrot sticks                           about 10 minutes longer.
    Celery sticks                           Sprinkle with scallions. Serve with chips,
                                            carrots and celery.

                            Sunday, November 10, 2019
                                 Tournament: 1:00pm Shotgun
                                      Cocktails: 5:00pm
                                       Dinner: 6:00pm
                 Cocktail Hour:
                 Antipasto & Bruschetta Display
                 Dinner Menu:
                 Chef Carved Slow Roasted Prime Rib Au Jus with Yorkshire Pudding
                 Sesame Ginger Sixty South Salmon with Scallions
                 Toasted Jasmine Rice, Lemon Pepper Roasted Plank Potatoes &
                 Fresh Vegetables
                 Dessert:
                 Chocolate Espresso Cake with Raspberry
                 Sign up in the Pro Shop or
                 call 941-355-6544
                 ALL MEMBERS WELCOME FOR DINNER!
                 Dinner only call 941-355-7658

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Weekly Lunch Specials
September
3rd - 7th
Buffalo Chicken Caesar Salad                                  Wednesday, November 6, 2019
$13.95                                                                   Buffet 5:30 - 7:30pm
10th - 14th                                     Bingo in the Willow Room | Mahjong in the Palm Room
Fried Oyster Caesar Salad                                       Cards in the Grille Room
$14.95
                                                                   Games Begin Promptly at 7:00pm
17th - 21st
                                                                   Bingo Jackpot Approximately $425
Lump Crab Cake Sandwich with Cajun                                Bingo Cards are 3 for $6 - Cash Only
Remoulade. Served with Chips.                                 (All monies collected will be distributed in prizes.)
$13.95                                                                      Buffet Menu
24th - 28th                                                              Soup & Salad Bar
Beef Tenderloin Nicoise Salad - Mixed                                      Pepper Steak
Greens with Green Beans, Hard Boiled Egg,      Grilled Swordfish with Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Caper Relish and
                                                                                Orzo
Potatoes, Tomatoes and Herb Dijon
                                                     Pork Loin with Roasted Apples and Peaches Rice Pilaf
Vinaigrette                                                             & Fresh Vegetables
$14.95                                                             Rolls | Cookies |Ice Cream
                                                                         $19.95 Bingo Buffet
                                                                        (available to non-players)
October                                         Bingo begins promptly at 7:00pm at your table and is only available to diners.

1st - 5th                                               OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS—RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST!
Gyro Flatbread - Seasoned Gyro Meat,                    Please call (941) 355-7658 to make your reservation
Tomato, Feta, Olives, Banana Peppers and
a drizzle of Greek Dressing
$12.95
8th - 12th
Beef Burrito - Ground Beef, Rice, Black
                                                          Speaker Series:
Beans,
Enchilada Sauce, White Queso, Lettuce,
Pico De Gallo, and Avocado
                                                           Opera Lecture
                                                          & Italian Buffet
$13.95
15th - 19th
Tropical Shrimp Salad Croissant with Light
Mayo, Fresh Pineapple, Roasted Red
Pepper, Red Onion and Caribbean Spices.                  Wednesday, October 30, 2019
$13.95
                                                 Speaker 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Buffet 5:30 - 7:30pm
22nd - 26th
Maine Lobster Roll on a Toasted Split Top                                          MENU:
Bun served with Chips                                    Caesar Salad                              Sausage with
$16.95                                                   Garlic Bread                            Peppers & Onions
29th - November 2nd                             Chef Attended Build Your                     Fresh Broccoli with Garlic
Pork Tacos - 3 Flour Tortillas with Seasoned         Own Pasta Station                        & Roasted Red Pepper
Shredded Pork, Chipotle Slaw, Cotija           Alfredo & Pomodoro Sauce                            Mini Cannoli's
Cheese, Sour Cream and Salsa                        Eggplant Parmesan                           Spumoni Ice Cream
$12.95
                                                      Italian Meatballs
                                                        Shrimp Scampi

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Golf News from Daren
                                                    COUPLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

                                   T
                                     his year’s Gross Division was determined by one stroke, while
                                     the Net Division was won by a reasonable margin over their
                                     nearest competitor in the 36 Hole Couples Club
                                 Championship. Dan & Margaret Mills captured their fifth Couples
                                 Gross Division Championship with a one stroke victory over the
    Defending Champions Randy & Laurie Spring. The Mill’s held a four-stroke advantage over
    the Spring’s starting the final round after firing an opening round 82 in the Better Ball of
    Partners format. The Mill’s extended their lead by eight shots over the Spring’s during the final
    round of the difficult alternate shot Pinehurst format, to capture the Championship with a
    final round 86 and a two-day total of 168. The Spring’s 86-83 (169) total made a gallant effort
    to defend their title, as they fell short after making up seven strokes on the Champions on
    the final nine holes.
    Ed & Linda Hagen took home their third Net Division Championship. The Hagen’s held a
    four-shot lead over Michael & Susan Fradkin after making nine birdies and an eagle enroute
    to an opening round score of 61. The Hagen’s maintained their lead after scoring a final
    round 66 (127) total. Cary & Debby Spicuzza also scored a 66 during the Pinehurst format to
    Overtake several teams to grab second place.

    Gross Division
    1st    Dan – Margaret Mills              82-86 (168)
    2 nd   Randy – Laurie Spring             86-83 (169)

    Net Division
    1st    Ed – Linda Hagen                  61-66 (127)
    2nd    Cary – Debby Spicuzza             68-66 (134)    Liz Findley
    3 rd   Michael – Susan Fradkin           65-73 (138)    & Pat Kelly
                                                            in Ireland at The Open

                                       Golf Pro Shop
                                       T
                                          he dog days of summer are here and not only has it been hot
                                          here in Florida it has been very wet as well. Our new theme
                                          song has been “Rain rain go away” I hope that everyone has a
                                     “guaranteed waterproof” rain suit and has been able to stay
                                     dry……if not, I’ll be happy to help you with your purchase. It’ll
                                     certainly make for a greener golf course. It’ll soon be time for me to
                                     go to the golf show where they will be showing the new fall fashions
       which will be featured in Daren’s golf shop. So while we are still in September think “Christmas” and
       shop early.
       Liz Findley | Merchandiser
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From Tee to Green
T
     he excessive rain in July and August has caused frustration for the
     agronomy department, it is difficult to keep all areas consistently
     mowed and trimmed due to the saturation and it can really take its
toll on course conditions. Thankfully however, applications of plant
growth regulator on tees, fairways, and approaches helps to keep
growth at a somewhat manageable level. We are hopeful that these
next few months will get us out of this rainy weather pattern allowing the
team to catch back up and continue to improve our playing surfaces.
Above average rainfall in July and August also increased weed and insect pressure. Frequent
applications of herbicide and insecticides are needed to help keep both populations in check. There
may    be    some      areas   of   temporary     discoloration from    herbicide     applications.
Although we treated the fairways, tees, and approaches this spring for mole crickets, we are still
seeing breakthrough and these areas have been sprayed and continue to receive treatments.
As always, we will continue to monitor the
conditions and keep the courses open as much as
possible to minimize your inconvenience and
                                                                             Frank Lerner
minimize any damage caused by cart traffic as                                Hole #8 | 154 yards
well as damage from our maintenance equipment.                               7 Iron
                                                                             August 2
Carlyle Merring | Golf Course Superintendent                                 Patrick Doyle
                                                                             Hole #4 | 109 yards
                                                                             Pitching Wedge
                                                                             August 3

                              Golf Schedule
September 2019
      Monday, September 2                 LABOR DAY - Open Golf 8:00am

      Wednesday, September 18             Men’s Member Guest Stag Day

October 2019
      Monday, October 7                   Donald Ross High School Invitational - Volunteers Needed

      Wednesday, October 16               Men’s Member Guest Stag Day

      Thursday, October 17                WGA Season Begins

      Sunday, October 20                  Fall Member-Member

      Thursday, October 31                WGA Autumn Scramble - Opening Luncheon & Meeting

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History Speaks
     I thought it would be interesting to share some of the formation of the club and Whitfield Estates. Research is
     ongoing and hopefully new information will be added or brought to light. Below is the first part of the article.
     It was reported in the September 18, 1924 issue of the Tampa Times, that the Delaplane-Price
     Development purchased 218 acres from the estate of Richard T. Ringling, son of Alfred Ringling for
     over $250,000. The property was purchased through EA Smith of the Sarasota Development
     Company. The property has a bay frontage of more than a mile. Another parcel of 335 acres was
     acquired from H.B. Williams Co. for $155,750, the following day. This property was opposite of the
     Richard Ringling Estate. Ringling Savings and Trust was run by Charles Ringling’s son in law, Louis
     Lancaster. They would eventually acquire 682/1100 acres of property for the development to be
     known as Whitfield Estates.
     On October 31, 1924, a group of individuals led by L.B. Whitfield, D.G. Haley, E.H. Price, and Edwin S.
     Delaplane, filed with the Florida Secretary of State a proposed charter for a corporation named
     Whitfield Estates, Inc. Whitfield was financier, also served as President of the Alaga Syrup in
     Montgomery, AL. Haley was a Jacksonville attorney and Whitfield’s brother-in-law. Haley,
     Deleplane, Whitfield’s father-in-law and Price travelled in the same social circles and attended
     many events together. The acquisition of the property was in 5 transactions of various sizes of
     property ranging from 40-335 acres. The corporation was led by the officers, Whitfield as President
     and Haley as Secretary and Treasurer, as listed in the filings.
     On November 10, 1924 the stockholders were to convene and elect the officers. The corporation
     had a desire to create a master plan for Whitfield Estates to include an 18 hole golf course, yacht
     club, business district and a tourist hotel overlooking Sarasota Bay as well as man made islands in
     the bay. Original plans called for the Ringling house, not far from Whitfield Estates to be moved to
     become the clubhouse. Eventually Smith and Pringle from Atlanta were chosen to build the
     clubhouse.
     In January of 1925, Adair Realty and Trust Company was announced as the selling agent for
     Whitfield Estates. Sales of the property began on January 20, 1925. Adair was the nation’s oldest
     real estate firm, it was the first time Adair had been active in selling Florida real estate. The first
     phase consisted of the area south of Whitfield and west of Tamiami Trail. There were 318 lots in this
     phase, all were sold. The second phase consisted of the area north of Whitfield and west of
     Tamiami Trail. On January 14 of 1925 , it was reported that E.A. McGovern, a representative of
     Donald Ross was on the ground for a few days looking at the property. Donald Ross was set to arrive
     the following day, and had his choice of property on which to build a championship course. The
     Evening Independent, reported on Jan 27, 1925 that Ross, Walter Hatcher, an associate of Ross, E.H.
     Price of the Delaplane Price Company and Bobby Jones, amateur golfer walked the property for
     several days and chose the 150 acres which is the current location of Sara Bay. It was expected the
     course would be ready to play in October of 1925
     Gary Cole | Club Historian

                                              Fall Member / Member
                                               Sunday, October 20, 2019
                          8:30am Shotgun
                          Front 9 Holes Scramble Format
                          Back 9 Pinehurst Format
                          Two Person Teams: Men, Women & Mixed Partners
                          Associate & Summer Members welcome to play
                          1:00pm open play shotgun

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September 2019
 SUNDAY                MONDAY                  TUESDAY               WEDNESDAY                    THURSDAY                 FRIDAY                  SATURDAY
                   1                       2                    3                            4                      5                         6                       7
GOLF COURSE &            LABOR DAY             Open Golf 8:00          Open Golf 8:00              WGA 8:30 SG             Open Golf 8:00              Breakfast
                                                   Lunch                    Lunch                 Open Golf 10:00              Lunch                  7:30 - 11:00
PRO SHOP OPEN           Open Golf 8:00
                                                11:00 - 3:00             11:00 - 3:00                  Lunch                11:00 - 3:00            Men’s Golf 8:00
 Open Golf 8:00          Golfer’s Soup
                                                 Bar Open                 Bar Open                  11:00 - 3:00              DINNER                Open Golf 11:00
                       & Sandwich Buffet
                                                  ’til 6:00                ’til 6:00                 Bar Open                5:30 - 8:00                  Lunch
                          in Grill Room
                                                                       DINNER AT BKYC                 ’til 6:00            Rack of Lamb               11:00 - 3:00
                           11:00 - 3:00
                                                                          6:00-9:00               DINNER AT BKYC            (Reserve 24hrs)            Bar Open
                            Bar Open
                                                                                                     6:00-9:00                                           ’til 6:00
                             ’til 6:00
                                                                                                                                                    DINNER AT BKYC
                                                                                                                                                       6:00 - 9:00

                  8                        9                    10                           11                     12                        13                   14
 Open Golf 8:00          CLUB CLOSED           Open Golf 8:00          Open Golf 8:00              WGA 8:30 SG            Open Golf 8:00               Breakfast
     Lunch                                         Lunch                    Lunch                 Open Golf 10:00             Lunch                   7:30 - 11:00
  11:00 - 3:00                                  11:00 - 3:00             11:00 - 3:00                  Lunch               11:00 - 3:00            Open Golf 8:00-9:30
   Bar Open                                      Bar Open                 Bar Open                  11:00 - 3:00             DINNER                FSGA JUNIOR TOUR
    ’til 6:00                                     ’til 6:00                ’til 6:00                 Bar Open               5:30 - 8:00                   Lunch
                                                                       DINNER AT BKYC                 ’til 6:00           Chef’s Specials             11:00 - 3:00
                       DINNER AT BKYC                                     6:00-9:00               DINNER AT BKYC                                       Bar Open
                          6:00-9:00                                                                  6:00-9:00                                           ’til 6:00
                                                                                                                                                    DINNER AT BKYC
                                                                                                                                                       6:00 - 9:00

                  15                    16                      17                           18                     19                        20                   21
FSGA JUNIOR TOUR         CLUB CLOSED           Open Golf 8:00         Open Golf 8:30 SG            WGA 8:30 SG            Open Golf 8:00               Breakfast
                                                                                                  Open Golf 10:00                                     7:30 - 11:00
 Open Golf 12:30                                   Lunch                    Lunch                                             Lunch
                                                                                                       Lunch                                        Men’s Golf 8:00
      Lunch                                     11:00 - 3:00             11:00 - 3:00                                       11:00 - 3:00            Open Golf 11:00
   11:00 - 3:00                                  Bar Open            BOOKED FOR LUNCH               11:00 - 3:00         MORTONS STEAK &                  Lunch
    Bar Open                                      ’til 6:00                  12:00                   Bar Open             LOBSTER NIGHT               11:00 - 3:00
                                                                                                      ’til 6:00          (Reserve by 2:00 Wed.
     ’til 6:00                                                       MEN’S MEMBER GUEST                                                                Bar Open
                                                                                                                                 prior)
                                                                     STAG DAY 1:00 SG &           DINNER AT BKYC                                         ’til 6:00
                       DINNER AT BKYC                                                                                        5:30 - 8:00
                                                                        BUFFET DINNER                6:00-9:00                                      DINNER AT BKYC
                          6:00-9:00
                                                                                                                                                       6:00 - 9:00
                                                                          5:30 - 7:30
                                                                       (No Regular Dinner)
                                                                       DINNER AT BKYC
                                                                          6:00-9:00

                  22                    23                      24                           25                     26                        27                   28
 Open Golf 8:00          CLUB CLOSED           Open Golf 8:00          Open Golf 8:00              WGA 8:30 SG            Open Golf 8:00               Breakfast
                                                                                                                                                      7:30 - 11:00
     Lunch                                         Lunch                    Lunch                 Open Golf 10:00             Lunch
                                                                                                                                                    Men’s Golf 8:00
  11:00 - 3:00                                  11:00 - 3:00             11:00 - 3:00                  Lunch               11:00 - 3:00             Open Golf 11:00
   Bar Open                                      Bar Open                 Bar Open                  11:00 - 3:00             DINNER                       Lunch
    ’til 6:00                                     ’til 6:00                ’til 6:00                 Bar Open               5:30 - 8:00               11:00 - 3:00
                                                                       DINNER AT BKYC                 ’til 6:00           Chef’s Specials              Bar Open
                                                                          6:00-9:00               DINNER AT BKYC                                         ’til 6:00
                       DINNER AT BKYC                                                                                                               DINNER AT BKYC
                                                                                                     6:00-9:00
                                                                                                                                                       6:00 - 9:00
                          6:00-9:00

                  29                    30
 Open Golf 8:00          CLUB CLOSED
     Lunch
  11:00 - 3:00
   Bar Open
    ’til 6:00

                       DINNER AT BKYC
                          6:00-9:00

                                                                                                                                                                          11
October 2019
  SUNDAY                   MONDAY                   TUESDAY               WEDNESDAY                     THURSDAY                    FRIDAY                  SATURDAY
                                                                     1                            2                        3                           4       Breakfast
                                                                                                                                                                              5
                                                    Open Golf 8:00          Open Golf 8:00                WGA 8:30 SG               Open Golf 8:00            7:30 - 11:00
                                                        Lunch                    Lunch                   Open Golf 10:00                Lunch               Men’s Golf 8:00
                                                     11:00 - 3:00             11:00 - 3:00                    Lunch                  11:00 - 3:00           Open Golf 11:00
                                                      Bar Open                 Bar Open                    11:00 - 3:00                DINNER                     Lunch
                                                       ’til 6:00                ’til 6:00                   Bar Open                  5:30 - 8:00             11:00 - 3:00
                                                                            DINNER AT BKYC                   ’til 6:00              Rack of Lamb               Bar Open
                                                                               6:00-9:00                 DINNER AT BKYC              (Reserve 24hrs)             ’til 6:00
                                                                                                                                                            DINNER AT BKYC
                                                                                                            6:00-9:00
                                                                                                                                                               6:00 - 9:00

                    6                          7                     8                            9                        10                          11                 12
   Open Golf 8:00             CLUB CLOSED           Open Golf 8:00          Open Golf 8:00                WGA 8:30 SG               FSGA MID-AM                 Breakfast
       Lunch                   Donald Ross              Lunch                    Lunch                   Open Golf 10:00           COURSE CLOSED               7:30 - 11:00
    11:00 - 3:00         High School Invitational    11:00 - 3:00             11:00 - 3:00                    Lunch                      Lunch               FSGA MID-AM
     Bar Open             (Volunteers Needed)         Bar Open                 Bar Open                    11:00 - 3:00               11:00 - 3:00          COURSE CLOSED
      ’til 6:00                                        ’til 6:00                ’til 6:00                   Bar Open                    DINNER                     Lunch
                                                                            DINNER AT BKYC                   ’til 6:00                 5:30 - 8:00             11:00 - 3:00
                                                                               6:00-9:00                 DINNER AT BKYC            Chef’s Specials              Bar Open
                                                                                                            6:00-9:00                                             ’til 6:00
                                                                                                                                                            DINNER AT BKYC
                            DINNER AT BKYC                                                                                                                      6:00 - 9:00
                               6:00-9:00

                    13                       14                      15                           16                       17                          18                 19
   FSGA MID-AM                CLUB CLOSED           Open Golf 8:00         Open Golf 8:30 SG            WGA Season Begins          Open Golf 8:00              Breakfast
   Open Golf 1:00                                       Lunch                    Lunch                       8:30 SG                   Lunch                  7:30 - 11:00
        Lunch                                        11:00 - 3:00             11:00 - 3:00               Open Golf 10:00             11:00 - 3:00           Men’s Golf 8:00
                                                      Bar Open            BOOKED FOR LUNCH                    Lunch               MORTONS STEAK &           Open Golf 11:00
     11:00 - 3:00
      Bar Open                                         ’til 6:00                  12:00                    11:00 - 3:00            LOBSTER NIGHT                  Lunch
                                                                          MEN’S MEMBER GUEST                Bar Open              (Reserve by 2:00 Wed.       11:00 - 3:00
       ’til 6:00                                                                                                                          prior)
                                                                          STAG DAY 1:00 SG &                 ’til 6:00                                         Bar Open
                            DINNER AT BKYC                                                                                            5:30 - 8:00
                                                                             BUFFET DINNER               DINNER AT BKYC                                          ’til 6:00
                               6:00-9:00
                                                                               5:30 - 7:30                  6:00-9:00                                       DINNER AT BKYC
                                                                            (No Regular Dinner)                                                                6:00 - 9:00

                    20                       21                      22                           23                       24                          25                 26
FALL MEMBER/MEMBER            CLUB CLOSED           Open Golf 8:00          Open Golf 8:00                WGA 8:30 SG              Open Golf 8:00              Breakfast
       8:30 SG                                          Lunch                    Lunch                   Open Golf 10:00               Lunch                  7:30 - 11:00
  Open Golf SG 1:00                                  11:00 - 3:00             11:00 - 3:00                    Lunch                 11:00 - 3:00            Men’s Golf 8:00
        Lunch                                         Bar Open                 Bar Open                    11:00 - 3:00               DINNER                Open Golf 11:00
     11:00 - 3:00                                      ’til 6:00                ’til 6:00                   Bar Open                 5:30 - 8:00                  Lunch
      Bar Open                                                              DINNER AT BKYC                   ’til 6:00             Chef’s Specials            11:00 - 3:00
       ’til 6:00                                                               6:00-9:00                 DINNER AT BKYC                                        Bar Open
                            DINNER AT BKYC
                                                                                                            6:00-9:00                                            ’til 6:00
                               6:00-9:00
                                                                                                                                                            DINNER AT BKYC
                                                                                                                                                               6:00 - 9:00

                    27                       28                      29                           30                       31
   Open Golf 8:00             CLUB CLOSED           Open Golf 8:00          Open Golf 8:00             WGA Autumn Scramble
       Lunch                                            Lunch                    Lunch                  Luncheon & Meeting
    11:30 - 3:30                                     11:00 - 3:00             11:00 - 3:00                    8:30 SG
     Bar Open                                         Bar Open              SPEAKER SERIES                Open Golf 10:00
      ’til 6:00                                        ’til 6:00           & ITALIAN BUFFET                    Lunch
                                                                          Speaker: 5:00 - 6:00              11:00 - 6:00
                                                                           Buffet: 5:30 - 7:30               Bar Open
                            DINNER AT BKYC                                                                    ’til 3:00
                               6:00-9:00                                                                  DINNER AT BKYC
                                                                                                             6:00-9:00

 CLUBHOUSE: 355-7658                                            www.sarabaycc.org                                               GOLF PRO SHOP: 355-6544

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