 In response to the newly founded Woman’s Club, the "Sarasota Sun" conducted a poll asking a few “prominent citizens” their opinion of the new organization.Then-Mayor Higel praised the Woman’s Club saying, “Best move ever made here.More attention given to their orders issued than to those of any other body.” Other government officials reacted differently, with Marshall Hodge reported to have said, “The Woman’s Club is all right; but I have troubles of my own,” with City Clerk Houle adding, “It’s a terror to the men.”

In the same "Sarasota Sun" article, the husband of president of the club Mrs. Alice Gunther said, “A great institution for the town, but hard on the individual in my case, as I expect to be buttonless, sockless and half-fed for the next year.” In a similar vein, Sarasota resident Walter P. Bryan offered his opinion, “I have been married so recently I dare not say what I think.”

On the whole, the foundation of the Woman’s Club was seen as a good thing for the community.