What will you do at The Bay today?
The Bay is a signature public park along Sarasota Bay. Designed to be "One Park for All",
The Bay is open and accessible, free and welcome to everyone.
Things To Do
From movies to fitness, nature walks to dog walks, as well as dancing and family events, there's something for everyone.
Visiting The Bay
Learn more about The Bay to make the most of your time at the park.
Phase 2: More Park for All!
Learn more about the continued progress of creating additional resilient park green space and other features on the site.
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The Bay in the News
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Featured
The Bay Conservancy (BPC) Announced as Winner of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Community Impact Award
June 25, 2025The Bay was announced as this year’s WINNER of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Small Business Community Impact Award which recognizes organizations that embody the spirit of giving through contributions of time, leadership and resources […]
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The Patterson Foundation Celebrates Continued Community Impact and Momentum at The Bay with $1 Million Capping Gift
February 27, 2025This article was originally published by The Patterson Foundation. Click here to view. Among our region’s impressive large-scale community enhancements currently underway, the effort to create The Bayhas stood out. Through […]
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Construction
The Bay undertakes restoration of historic Chidsey Building
October 31, 2024By Ian Swaby This article was originally published in The Observer. View the full article by clicking here. Selby Library is Sarasota’s oldest library, dating back to 1907. But did you […]