OSPREY, Fla., June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oaks Club, Sarasota's premier private golf and country club today announced the appointment of Saravanan Appadurai as their new Executive Chef.
Chef Saravanan brings more than 25 years of culinary excellence to The Oaks Club, including distinguished tenure as Executive Chef with The Ritz-Carlton and the PGA Tour. His career spans an impressive range of concepts from sushi bars and high-end steakhouses to luxury seafood venues and world-class event execution, always with a hallmark of team development and an unwavering commitment to the member experience.
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