is one of
the outstanding yacht Clubs on Florida's West Coast, and
its story is closely linked with the history of
Sarasota.
While there
are many wonderful clubs in Sarasota, BKYC has some very
special features in a package that no other Club can
equal. BKYC offers formal and casual dining to rival the
best restaurants in Sarasota. Lunch, dinner and Sunday
brunch are served in several venues that all have
stunning waterfront views of Sarasota Bay and the
Sarasota skyline.
The Club is
ideally located only minutes from St. Armand's Circle
and Lido Beach in one direction, and downtown Sarasota
in another. It has a friendly, family atmosphere, but
neither boating nor dining is its sole focus. Its
purpose remains as it was at inception: to provide a
unique social, dining and recreational experience for
its members and friends.
Some members
join the Club for the social events, parties, tennis,
golf, bridge, art exhibits, excursions or the wide
variety of other activities. Others join for the "dining
club" and a beautiful place to entertain their friends
and keep their boats. The waterfront setting provides a
perfect location for weddings, anniversaries, banquets
and family events. Contact Rob Edwards, General
Manager to book a wedding or other special events
(941-953-4455).
One
universal goal sets our Club apart from any other...BKYC
is committed to welcoming newcomers and to preserving
the warm and comfortable ambience that makes it truly a
home away from home for all members.
Bird Key Yacht Club Profile
Members come not only from the entire Sarasota area, but also from all
over the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, Germany,
Australia and many other countries. Their work and areas of expertise
range from the professions ”medical and legal” to business, law
enforcement, social services, military, communications and the arts.
Many
members are active artists, photographers, musicians, singers and
authors. This diverse group of friends and neighbors- ”many are
newcomers" to Sarasota-create the uniqueness that attracts others
seeking an open, friendly, and complete membership experience.
Joining Bird Key Yacht Club gives you the opportunity to participate in
the numerous activities available here; it also allows you to experience
the facilities of other clubs. Our members may visit Sarasota Yacht Club
and the Field Club on Tuesdays when our Club is closed, or any day of
the week by boat. In addition, our members have special reciprocal
privileges at Laurel Oak Country Club for dining, tennis and golf.
Bird Key
Yacht Club was one of the original thirteen members of the Florida
Council of Yacht Clubs (FCYC). Today more than thirty clubs on both
coasts, the Florida Keys and the Florida Panhandle are members of FCYC.
Bird Key members may visit any other member club, have a berth with the
first night's dockage free, and have all charges for any club activities
billed through Bird Key Yacht Club. Members may visit FCYC clubs either
by boat or car.
