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The First Annual Martinis & Mistletoe

A 1920s-Inspired Holiday Affair

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 • 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

College Hall, New College of Florida

On the evening of Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, Sarasota’s most glamorous holiday tradition makes its debut. Step inside the historic College Hall at New College of Florida, a stately mansion overlooking Sarasota Bay, and be swept into the opulent world of the Roaring Twenties.

Picture marble floors shimmering beneath crystal chandeliers, the smooth notes of a live jazz band filling the air, and holiday lights glittering across elegant art-deco décor. Guests arrive in black-tie attire or 1920s-inspired ensembles, welcomed with a martini in hand as the sun sets beyond the bay.

This is Martinis & Mistletoe; where Gatsby-era glamour meets holiday sparkle.

An Evening of Indulgence

•    A signature welcome martini (classic or zero-proof) to begin the night

•    A sparkling wine toast to celebrate the season together

•    A three-course plated dinner with fine wine and sparkling water service at every table

•    Live jazz band creating the perfect festive rhythm

•    Holiday entertainment to enchant and delight

•    A luxury photo booth experience to capture the night in style

Dress Code

Black Tie — with the option to add 1920s flair for a true Gatsby-inspired look.

Evening at a Glance

•    6:00 PM – Arrival & valet service, welcome martini, and sunset over Sarasota Bay

•    6:45 PM – Guests seated for a three-course plated dinner with wine service

•    7:15 PM – Sparkling wine holiday toast, followed by live jazz, dancing, mingling, and photo booth fun under the mistletoe glow

•    10:00 PM – Evening concludes with unforgettable holiday memories

Tickets

Individual Member registration: $275 per person

Individual Non-Member registration: $350 per person

Silver Sponsor Table of 5 people: $1650

Gold Sponsor Table of 10 people: $3300

Includes valet parking, welcome martini (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), sparkling wine toast, three-course plated dinner, wine and sparkling water at tables, live entertainment, and photo booth keepsakes.

Menu:

Salad ~ Classic Waldorf Salad

Specialty Bread Basket

(Pre-Selected) Choice of Entree

~ Sliced Chateaubriand with Bordelaise Sauce

~ Roasted Crispy Duck à l'Orange

~ Poached Salmon with Dill Sauce

~ Vegetable ala King over White Rice

Served with Duchess Potatoes, Asparagus, Carrots & Beets

Dessert:

~ Key Lime Martini

Raise a glass. Revel in the season. Step into the magic of Sarasota’s newest holiday tradition.