2011 Holiday Tour of Homes
President's Message
As we celebrate yet another Holiday Tour of Homes we would like to include you in our own
celebration, Entre Nous is 80 years old this year! We are very proud to continue as the
oldest women's service club of Manatee County. In this anniversary year for us, we are
thrilled to host our 34th Holiday Tour of Homes, celebrating our long tradition of service
to our community.
Each year Entre Nous returns 100% of the profits from the Holiday Tour of Homes to our local
community. Last year we distributed over $40,000.00 providing scholarships to forty five
Manatee County students and awarding grants to eight local nonprofit agencies. We also
operated an emergency relief fund which provided financial assistance to local families in
crisis.
Entre Nous is grateful for the devoted support of our sponsors, advertisers and patrons.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to the local shops and florists that have kindly donated
holiday decorations and given so generously of their time and have added that special holiday
flair to our tour.
The members of Entre Nous extend a very special thank you to the gracious owners of the four
lovely residences showcased in the 2011 Holiday Tour of Homes. By generously opening their
homes to our community, these families have made the tour possible.
We are delighted that you have chosen to participate in this special event that has become a
Manatee County tradition marking the beginning of the Holiday Season. We thank you for your
patronage and hope that you will enjoy the 2011 Holiday Tour of Homes. Please know your
patronage not only provides for a delightful day, but more importantly, will benefit
residents of Manatee County the entire year.
Holiday Blessings!
Sarita O. Montalvo