Unlock the History of Stamp Collecting
Enjoy your favorite hobby with the Sarasota Philatelic Club.
Sarasota Philatelic Club
Explore Stamp Collecting
The Sarasota Philatelic Club is an active community of collectors who have been celebrating the "hobby of kings" for over 70 years. Whether you're a seasoned philatelist or just starting your stamp collecting journey, our club offers a welcoming environment to learn, share, and explore the fascinating world of postal history and beyond.
About the Club
The Sarasota Philatelic Club, an affiliate of the American Philatelic Society (APS #0353-031238), was founded by five collectors in late 1952. The club has served the philatelic community every year since then, meeting monthly and holding an exhibition annually since 1953. Our members have an opportunity to share their collections, swap, sell or buy stamps and covers, hear informative and interesting talks on a wide range of topics, and volunteer to be part of the the club's important national exhibition each year.
In the beginning, the stamp show was known as SAREX, which the newspapers described as a clever contraction of the Sarasota Philatelic Exhibition. In 1966, the name of the stamp show was revised to SARAPEX. In 1970 the show moved to the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, and APS accreditation process was initiated. In 1975 SARAPEX achieved “National” status as a member of the World Series of Philatelic Exhibitions. In an attempt to eliminate confusion between SARAPEX and other similarly named exhibitions, the name was changed to Sarasota National Stamp Exhibition in 1991.
The Sarasota Philatelic Club is proud that the exhibition has grown from its humble beginnings in 1953 to one of the finest in the United States. Join with us as we continue serve the national philatelic community. There is something for every age and interest to unlock the history of stamp collecting.
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