Astronomy at The Bay

Join Suncoast Stargazers to observe an extraordinary night sky.

Guests are invited to bring their own telescopes or view the skies from those on site.

About Suncoast Stargazers

Suncoast Stargazers is a very large, active and knowledgeable astronomy group in the Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice area of the Suncoast dedicated to providing opportunities for cosmological educational outreach offering participants the chance to connect with the universe.

Know Before You Go:

• The Bay park address is 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota FL 34236
• Free parking is located around the site and all parking lots remain open — along Blvd of the Arts and in front of the Van Wezel, Municipal Auditorium and Blue Pagoda. Please avoid parking in designated Sarasota Orchestra parking areas.
• Construction of the new Town Square (located between the Municipal Auditorium and Art Center) is underway and affects pedestrian routes between the parking lot along N. Tamiami Trail and venues west of Van Wezel Way (incl. The Bay park, Van Wezel, and Holley Hall). Signs are posted to direct you between these locations. Please allow extra time to walk from and to your vehicle. Click here to view recommended pedestrian routes. Click here to learn more about Phase 2 of The Bay.
• All pets must be non-aggressive and on a leash at all times. Owners are expected to pick up after their pets.
• Please report any risky or unsafe behavior to the Sarasota Non-Emergency Police 24 hours a day (941) 316-1199.

NOTE: In the case of inclement weather or low visibility, this event will be cancelled. Cancellations will be communicated via The Bay website calendar, Eventbrite, Facebook and Instagram up to one hour before start time as unpredictable Florida weather changes quickly.

Show The Park You Love… Some Love!

Friends of The Bay help support the many beloved offerings in this “One Park For All“. Your Friendship helps meticulously maintain acres of greenspace and ensures that dozens of high-quality events remain FREE for everyone to enjoy. Click here to become a Friend of The Bay or renew your Friendship today.