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Ask the Bay
What’s the story at the Municipal Auditorium?
September 26, 2022The Bay’s followers are asking… What’s the story with the Municipal Auditorium? When the City Commission...
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Construction
Phase 1 Construction Update – September 22
September 22, 2022Temporary Lawn Closure The southern Civic Green lawn will be closed from September 22 – September...
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Featured
The Bay Receives Unanimous Approval of $48MM to build Phase 2 of The Bay Park
September 15, 2022In a 5-0 vote on Wednesday, September 14, the Bay Park Improvement Board (BPIB) unanimously approved...
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Activation & Programming
Announcing a Free 10-Day Grand Opening – October 14-23!
September 6, 2022The celebration includes more than 90 FREE events – something for everyone to enjoy – including...
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Featured
Finding Common Ground at The Bay
August 15, 2022A crazy idea born from a trip with visionaries and community champions. Parks are built forever, and...
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Activation & Programming
Vote for Your Favorite Pair of Ibis Names!
July 30, 2022The Final Five! After receiving nearly 300 submissions, we’ve narrowed down our options and now it’s time...
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Featured
The Bay Park Conservancy Awarded $150,000 Grant by Gulf Coast Community Foundation
July 26, 2022This grant continues the foundation’s long-running support of The Bay Park. Gulf Coast Community Foundation has...
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Featured
The Bay Park Conservancy Reaches Fundraising Milestone
July 12, 2022An additional $5 million in private philanthropy triggers an additional $1 million match from The Patterson...
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Featured
The Bay Park Conservancy Hires Three New Team Members to Accommodate Continued Growth
July 7, 2022Derick Kitson, Mykenzie Johnson, and Jordan Allison join The Bay team to support the growing park...
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Activation & Programming
Kayak and Paddle Boarding Now Available at The Bay!
May 24, 2022The Bay Park Conservancy (BPC) is proud to announce a community partnership with Ride & Paddle...
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Activation & Programming
The Bay Park Announces Health and Wellness Programming Partnership with CoreSRQ
May 4, 2022The partnership provides an array of free, outdoor fitness programs taught by CoreSRQ trainers. The Bay...
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Press
One Park Sarasota Makes $1 Million Commitment to The Bay Park Conservancy
April 12, 2022This gift agreement underscores One Park Sarasota’s commitment to supporting the growth and evolution of The...
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Activation & Programming
April Programs at The Bay!
April 5, 2022Spring has sprung at The Bay! April is a great month to show your love for...
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Timely Topics
The Bay Park Conservancy Welcomes New Donor Experience Officer, Amber Lamerson
April 5, 2022In the newly created role, Lamerson will oversee private philanthropic giving for The Bay Park Conservancy...
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Featured
William Waddill Promoted to Chief Operating Officer
March 24, 2022The Bay Park Conservancy (BPC), the non-profit organization responsible for overseeing the redevelopment of 53 acres...
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Activation & Programming
The Bay Park Brings Local Yogis Together for New Program, Namaste at The Bay
March 4, 2022This free, weekly program featuring Sarasota’s beloved Yogis The Bay Park Conservancy (BPC) invites all to...
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Activation & Programming
March Programs at The Bay!
February 28, 2022Enjoy the Outdoors at The Bay’s March Programs! The Bay springs into action with a month-long...
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Timely Topics
The Bay Park Conservancy is Seeking Food & Beverage Partners to Join The Bay!
February 22, 2022The Bay Park Conservancy is currently seeking proposals for Food and Beverage partners to run the...
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Press
Bay Sarasota, Quay Sarasota construction projects rolling along in 2022
February 17, 2022The article originally appeared in ABC7 on February 17, 2022 A transformation is underway along Sarasota’s Bayfront with...
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Press
Attorney E. Keith DuBose on Why Sarasota Needs More Black Lawyers
February 9, 2022This article is part of the series Listening to Diverse Voices, proudly presented by Gulf Coast Community...
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Activation & Programming
WBTT to present free performance of ‘Jazzlinks’ at The Bay
February 7, 2022The release was originally written by Sharon Kunkel at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Westcoast Black Theatre...
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Activation & Programming
February Brings Exciting New Programs to The Bay!
February 1, 2022Who’s ready to get moving? We are launching three new health & fitness programs this month!...
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Featured
DeSantis presents $10 million for The Bay environmental projects
January 22, 2022Governor stops in Sarasota on Friday morning where he presented the grant to the city for...
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Construction
The Bay Park: Temporary Walking Path Map
January 17, 2022To help visitors navigate the site during construction – whether walking, running or biking – please...
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Press
Suzanne Atwell Show: Bay Park Rising
January 11, 2022This video was originally released by the Suzanne Atwell Show on January 10, 2022 For nearly...
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Press
Bay Park Conservancy Receives $300,000 Grant
January 4, 2022This article originally appeared in Sarasota Magazine on January 04, 2022 The grant brings contributions from the Gulf...
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Activation & Programming
January Programs at The Bay
January 2, 2022Looking to spend more time outdoors in the new year? Look no further than The Bay...
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Timely Topics
A Day at The Bay
December 22, 2021This blog post was originally posted on the Community Foundation of Sarasota County blog. What does...
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Timely Topics
December Programs at The Bay
December 8, 2021‘Tis the season for fun! Throughout December, join us for one or all the many upcoming...
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Featured
City Approval Enables The Bay Park to Open Five Years Earlier
November 16, 2021The approved amended Partnership Agreement saves City, tax-payers and donors $20-30 million We are pleased to...
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Featured
The Bay Park Initiative from Our Perspective
November 15, 2021The article originally appeared in Tempo News on November 15, 2021 Sarasota has always been my home....
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Press
Bayfront leader shares update on park plans
November 12, 2021This article originally appeared in Your Observer on November 11, 2021 The Bay Park Conservancy is working with...
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Featured
Letter to the Editor: Simplify process for transformative park
November 12, 2021The op-ed originally appeared in the Business Observer on November 11, 2021 Organizations seeks quicker timeline for project....
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Featured
Supportive Donors Contribute Additional $5 Million To The Bay
October 29, 2021This $5 million in private philanthropy triggers an additional $1 million match from The Patterson Foundation...
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Press
The Bay will benefit the entire community
October 28, 2021The op-ed by AG Lafley originally appeared in the Observer on April 1, 2021. Health, well-being and economic...
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Timely Topics
Watch The October 7 Public Meeting Recording
October 13, 2021On October 7, 2021, The Bay Park Conservancy held a publicly-noticed Community Meeting to update the...
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Featured
The Bay Park Launches Founding Business Partners Program
October 12, 2021This initiative provides the business community a chance to be a part of building a park...
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Press
The Bay Park could be defining feature of Sarasota when complete, first phase moving along
September 20, 2021The original article by Derek Gilliam appeared in the Sarasota Herald Tribune on September 12, 2021 When...
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Featured
Become a Friend of The Bay, Today!
September 18, 2021The annual campaign provides the community a chance to be a part of building a park...
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