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 welcoming for everyone to enjoy.
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Phase 2:
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Learn about the ongoing 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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Sarasota Opera and The Bay Present Opera at The Bay Screenings This April and May
March 30, 2026Area residents and visitors can once again enjoy Sarasota Opera productions outdoors as Sarasota Opera and The Bay partner to present Opera at The Bay, a free series of recorded opera screenings at The […]
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New Floating Day Docks Located on the South Side of the Centennial Park Boat Basin Now Open for Public Use
February 20, 2026The new floating day docks, located on the south side of the Centennial Park boat basin, just north of 10th Street, are now open for public use. The intended use […]
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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 […]