The 27th Annual Phil Galvano Golf Classic will be held this Friday, October 13, 2023, at the Longboat Key Club & Resort to benefit public schools in Manatee County through the Manatee Education Foundation. The always popular event was started in 1996 to honor Senator Bill Galvano’s father, the late Phil Galvano, Sr., “A Golf Professional to the Stars” who taught such well-known personalities as Bob Hope, Jackie Gleason, Tony Bennett, Carol Burnett, and Johnny Carson. Phil Galvano also dedicated much of his time to the youth of Manatee County. On Friday, October 13, 2023, the golf tournament at the Longboat Key Club and Resort will begin with lunch ‘Under the Big Top,’ sponsored by Pier 22, with dinner from Glory Days Grill. Excitement will surround the Noon shotgun start with a helicopter golf ball drop from the sky. At many of the golf holes will be favorite dishes from local area restaurants such as Bonefish Grill, Pier 22, Anna Maria Oyster Bar, Glory Days Grill, Longboat Key Club, Taco Bus, Capital Grille and Clasico. Also, featuring Oliva Cigars, Sarasota Ford hole-in-one, Gold Coast Eagle and more. The Manatee Education Foundation’s mission is to provide funding for innovative programs and enhanced educational opportunities for the teachers and students at Manatee County public schools beyond allocated state dollars. For more information, contact Mary Glass at (941) 737-7175.