Lodge #2495 gives members more ways to connect than most clubs twice its size. The Tiki Bar is the social centerpiece, open on warm afternoons with plenty of bar seating, shaded tables, and a stage ready for live music. The dining room turns out good, honest food that members actually talk about in reviews, not just standard lodge fare.
Beyond the bar and kitchen, the lodge hosts regular events, community fundraisers, and charitable programs aligned with the national Elks mission, including veterans outreach, youth activities, and scholarship support. Traveling Elks members can take advantage of the RV hookups on the property, four sites with electric and water right next to the Tiki Bar, making a stopover in Sarasota a genuine highlight of any road trip.
Membership opens the door to all of it, along with reciprocal access to Elks lodges across the country. Whether someone is a lifelong Elk or just exploring membership for the first time, the welcome at Sarasota Elks Lodge #2495 is genuine and immediate.