Mother's Day brunch at Longboat Key Club promises to delight

Mother’s Day is an occasion to honor the women in one’s life and to show appreciation for all they have done and continue to do. 

The Longboat Key Club will ensure it's the place to do just that when it holds special brunches for the holiday at the Harbourside Ballroom and Latitude restaurant on May 14.

The ballroom will be elegantly decorated with floral arrangements, and members can expect to see a lavish spread of traditional favorites and gourmet dishes.

“That day, we’ll probably feed about 1,700 people,” said Bob Weil, food and beverage director. “Mother’s Day is interesting because it’s catered to our year-round members.”

Weil explained the restaurants on the 470-acre property will also be featuring Mother’s Day specials for its members.

“We’ll have a very large buffet menu with cracked crab, shrimp, oyster, cheese boards and 10 or more composed salads,” said Weil. “We’ll of course have smoked meats and fish, pastries, bloody marys and mimosas.”

The Longboat Key Club is known for its impeccable service and attention to detail, explained Weil. 

Mother's Day brunch is no exception. 

Photo by Sidra Wali

“It takes a myriad of people to make this happen. We’re fortunate because we have a very engaged membership and we’re glad to provide services and events like this,” said Weil. “It’s the camaraderie between our staff. Some of our staff members are mothers and we recognize that they are away from their family when they’re working that day. The comradery shows. The staff very much want to take care of people.”

Weil explained that in total, 350 events are held at the Longboat Key Club for its members. 

“While Mother’s Day is important, it’s just as important to us as a tennis or golf event or Valentine’s Day. They’re all important because it allows access for members to utilize their club fully,” said Weil. “For me, I’ve been doing this for 22 years and it’s about seeing the grandkids growing up to become adults and bringing their children to the events we hold here.”

The brunch at Harbourside Ballroom will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the brunch at Latitude will be held from 8 a.m. to noon.