Event Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Online Ticket Sales Begin: October 15, 2025
Drawing Time: Approximately 1:45 p.m.
Hosted by: Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation, Inc.
Benefiting: The Kiwanis Foundation of Longboat Key and the Children's Guardian Fund
Location of Drawing: Ken Thompson Park, 1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236

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Sponsoring Organization & Eligibility

This raffle (“Raffle”) is conducted by the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of Florida and recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Participation is open to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited by law.

 

Ticket Sales Period & Drawing

Raffle ticket sales open October 15, 2025 and continue until December 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET or until sold out, whichever occurs first.

Tickets may be purchased online through the official event website or, if permitted by the donation platform, in person on the day of the event.
The drawing will take place at approximately 2:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Ken Thompson Park.

The winner will be chosen by random drawing from all eligible entries received by the cutoff time. Winner need not be present to win.

Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.

 

RAFFLE Prizes

• Grand Prize: 50% of the total net proceeds from raffle donations (“50/50”), with a guaranteed minimum payout of $15,000. The remaining 50% will benefit the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation, Inc. and the Children's Guardian Fund

• Additional Prizes (if applicable): May be offered at the Foundation’s discretion and will be of equal or greater value if substitutions become necessary.

Winners will be notified by phone and/or email within 10 business days of the drawing and must claim prizes within 30 days of notification.
Prizes are non-transferable and may not be exchanged for cash (except the Grand Prize).

 

Ticket Price & Free Entry Method

Tickets are $50 each or five (5) for $200.

In compliance with Florida Statute § 849.0935, no purchase, donation, or contribution is required to enter or win.

To enter without purchase, mail your name, phone number, email address, and mailing address to:
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 8097, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Mailed entries must be postmarked by November 25, 2025 and received by December 3, 2025 to be included in the drawing. Free entries will be treated the same as paid entries and will have the same chance of winning.

Suggested donations through ticket purchases support the Foundation’s charitable work but are not required for entry or to win.

 

Winner Selection & Notification

The winner will be selected by random drawing conducted by the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation, Inc. or its designee.
If the winner is not present, notification will be made via the contact information provided at entry.
If a potential winner cannot be reached within 10 days, is found ineligible, or fails to claim the prize within 30 days, the prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate.

 

Publicity Release

By accepting a prize, the winner consents to the use of their name, likeness, and city of residence for promotional purposes by the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation, Inc., without additional compensation or notice, where permitted by law.

 

Release of Liability

Entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, agents, vendors, sponsors, and volunteers from any and all liability, claims, or damages arising from participation in this Raffle or the acceptance, possession, or use of any prize awarded.
No warranties, express or implied, are made with respect to any prize.

 

Taxes and Reporting

Winners are solely responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes and any fees associated with prizes. The Foundation will issue IRS Form 1099 to the winner if required by law.

 

Compliance & Legal Notice

No staff, members, volunteers, or any other individuals receive compensation for conducting or promoting this raffle. Donations for raffle entries are not taxdeductible. The prize winner is chosen at random. This drawing is conducted in compliance with Florida Statute § 849.0935.
All unsold tickets become the property of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation, Inc.
Any disputes will be resolved under the laws of the State of Florida, and the decision of the Foundation shall be final and binding.

 

Disclosures (Required by Florida Law)

• Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 8097, Longboat Key, FL 34228

• Drawing Location: Ken Thompson Park, 1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236

• Date & Time of Drawing: Saturday, December 6, 2025 at approximately 1:45 p.m. ET

• Source of Prize Funds: 50% of ticket proceeds collected through the Raffle

• No Purchase Necessary: A donation or payment does not improve your chances of winning.​​