Gulf Coast St. David’s Welsh Society
Wales flag
Daffodils are the national flower of Wales
The leek has been a symbol of Wales for hundreds of years. St David, the patron saint of Wales, told Welsh soldiers to wear the leek on their helmets, so they could better spot each other when in battle against the Saxons who wore similar armour. The tactic worked and secured the Welsh army a great victory.
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The Gulf Coast St. David's Welsh Society of Sarasota, Florida, was established in 1984 to celebrate St. David's Day on March 1. This volunteer organization is comprised of people of Welsh Heritage, Welsh citizens who live in or visit Sarasota, and people who love Wales and its music. The Society hosts a picnic in the fall, an Annual Meeting in January, a St. David's Day Celebration on March 1, and informal gatherings. Committee meetings as well as activities are open to all. Annual membership is $10 per person. If you have any questions, email us at sarasotawelsh@gmail.com. All are welcome.
Upcoming Events
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE 41st ANNUAL
ST. DAVID'S DAY CELEBRATION
MARCH 1, 2025
CHEF ROLF'S CONTINENTAL KITCHEN,
CASEY KEY RESORT, OSPREY
12:30-3 p.m.
Annual Meeting, Luncheon, Memorials, Scholarship Award, Program, and Singing CHEF ROLF’S CONTINENTAL KITCHEN, CASEY KEY RESORT PRIVATE DINING ROOM
1660 Tamiami Trail, Osprey, Florida
West side of Rte. 41 (Tamiami Trail), south of Blackburn Point Road, north of Oscar Scherer State Park
Buffet featuring flounder, chicken and beef: $32 for members, $37 for guests (includes tax and gratuity)
Bar drinks are extra
Send your reservation check to arrive by February 25 to Gulf Coast St. David's Welsh Society, P.O. Box 19343, Sarasota, Florida 34276.
Dues, Memorials or Scholarship donations of any amount may be included in your check. Fill out the reservation form with your choices or mark them on your check. We look forward to seeing you! Friends are always welcome
Annual Membership Dues
Our $10 per person dues are now being received by our Treasurer. Make your check payable to: Gulf Coast St. David's Welsh Society and send it to P.O. Box 19343, Sarasota, Florida 34276.
You may pay your dues @
$10 per adult at any time to:
The Treasurer
Gulf Coast St David's Welsh Society
PO Box 19343
Sarasota, FL 34276
Checks should be made payable to:
The Gulf Coast St. David's Welsh Society
Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi,
Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri;
Ei gwrol ryfelwyr,
gwladgarwyr tra mâd,
Dros ryddid collasant eu gwaed.
Gwlad, gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad,
Tra mor yn fur i'r bur hoff bau,
O budded i'r hen iaith barhau.