Feast Upon The Fields

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Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at beautiful Longino Ranch!

Together with Sarasota County’s Land Acquisition Program, Big Waters Land Trust has saved over 9,000 acres in Sarasota County, and Longino Ranch represents over half of those acres. The Ranch is an integral part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor and the Myakka Island of conserved properties

Longino Ranch is one of the most significant conservation projects in the county. Conserving it protects working lands, wildlife corridors, and thousands of acres of important habitat that also holds rainwater preventing North Port from flooding. It also ensures that North Port has clean drinking water by not obstructing the flow of rainwater into the RV Griffin reservoir and the Myakkahatchee creek.

Working closely with the Longino family, we helped establish conservation protections that safeguard the ranch’s beauty, cultural and historical significance, while honoring its rich ranching heritage.

Experience this beautiful place firsthand at our tenth annual farm-to-table luncheon, Feast Upon the Fields. Featuring a one-of-a-kind menu by the creative Chef Paul Mattison, this ticketed event will sell out quickly. Early reservations are strongly recommended.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
12:30 PM
LONGINO RANCH

Tickets and sponsorships are available now! Secure your reservation below or by contacting Dawn Lansing at 941.918.2100 or d.lansing@bwlt.org.

Longino Ranch is located at Catface Ridge Rd, Arcadia, FL 34266, Turn onto Turpentine Still Road off of Highway 72 from Sarasota or Arcadia.

Many thanks to our generous sponsors!

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ENDLESS SKY SPONSORS

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Winding River SPONSORS

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