Scallopalooza 2026: Recap!
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Executive Director Ronda Ryan and Sarasota Bay Watch thank everyone who joined and supported Scallopalooza—click below to read their message of gratitude and highlights from the evening.
Giving Challenge 2026
Double Your Impact With a Matched Gift
From noon to noon, April 15-16, your gift can go twice as far. During the 2026 Giving Challenge, all donations up to $100 will be matched 1:1.
Your support helps Sarasota Bay Watch protect and restore our area waterways through hands-on, community-driven action. Every gift supports cleaner water, healthier habitat, and meaningful opportunities for people of all ages to care for the environment.
Sarasota Bay Watch:
2025 Impact Report
From hands-on restoration to youth education and leadership, 2025 was a year of action on Sarasota Bay. See how Sarasota Bay Watch turned community support into real results on and around the water.
Feeling Festive?
Our longtime partner, Siesta Key Rum, is once again giving back to the Bay! For every bottle of their limited-edition Toasted Coconut Rum featuring a festive holiday Scooter of the Beach, Siesta Key Rum will donate $1 to Sarasota Bay Watch.
Sip local, support clean water, and spread some holiday cheer!
Dive into this year’s Youth Leader Marine Camp!
From clay coral reef diorama to the always-beloved squid dissection, students are getting hands-on with marine science being taught by SBW’s youth leaders. We’re halfway through camp and the excitement is building! Come see how local kids are learning, leading, and protecting our waters, one lesson at a time!
The Revival of Jim Neville Marine Preserve
Jim Neville Marine Preserve is more than a scenic island—it’s a story of resilience and renewal. This 104-acre sanctuary is now the focus of a powerful naturalization effort. With the return of native plant species, wildlife is thriving, and the island is being transformed. Discover how our community came together to heal a coastal treasure.
