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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.
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The Bay in the News
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The Nest, Designed by Sweet Sparkman, Wins Multiple Awards
November 24, 2025The award-winning Nest was designed by partner Sweet Sparkman and is one of the iconic features at The Bay that is part of the ongoing transformation of what was mostly parking lot into a beloved gathering place. Whether you’re […]
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The Bay Park Opens Rehabilitated Historic Chidsey Library and New Promenade Along North Tamiami Trail
October 24, 2025The Bay Park Conservancy (BPC), the non-profit organization transforming 53 acres of City-owned land along Sarasota Bay into a signature public park, celebrated the opening of the restored historic Chidsey […]
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One Park for All. A Third Place for Everyone.
September 2, 2025This article was originally feature in Sarasota Magazine. Click here to view. As the month-long celebration of the Third Anniversary of The Bay park recently concluded, this milestone provides an opportunity to […]