Suncoast Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Club
Organized in 2013
Located in South West Florida on the Gulf of Mexico south of the
City of Sarasota. They have members of all levels of experience.
Stated Mission
The Suncoast Tropical Fruit and
Vegetable Club is a non-profit organization, whose objective is in
promoting and furthering the uses, cultivation, propagation and
distribution of new species, improved varieties and use of
tropical and subtropical fruits and vegetables within Southwest
Florida.
Stated Object of Organization
The Suncoast Tropical Fruit and
Vegetable Club promotes the growing and use of tropical fruit
trees and vegetables. We want to:
- Share our interest and knowledge with other people and
like-minded organizations.
- Accumulate and disseminate information for the benefit of
members including organizing guest speakers, field trips,
seminars and related activities.
- Conduct as appropriate educational programs and workshops
of relevance to the club. This includes educating the public
and membership via the club’s website.
- Establish cooperative relationships with other
organizations that have similar aims
Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month
at 6:30 pm at the
Nokomis Community Center
234 East Nippino Trail
Nokomis
FL 34275
Meetings include guest lectures on tropical fruit, vegetables
and related topics, a free tasting table, plant and seed exchange
while enjoying the fellowship of new friends with similar
interests.
Directions US 41 Southbound: Go south
on US 41 to Colonia Ln E and go east (left turn) then turn right
onto Nippino Trail. The park should be on your left.
I 75 Southbound: Get off at the Laurel Road West Exit and
then turn left onto US 41 - proceed as above.
Northbound on US 41: turn right onto Nippino Trail. The park
should be on your right.
I 75 Northbound: May get off at the Jacaranda Avenue Exit
then take Jacaranda to Venice Avenue East (traffic roundabout) and
go West to US 41. If you choose this route then proceed as above.
Some might find it easier to get off at the next exit (Laurel Road)
and then follow the Southbound directions.
For information, please contact:
Email at: suncoastfruitandveg@outlook.com
or
Bob Cannon
(941) 473-1466
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