See our clam restoration coordinator Ernesto Lasso de la Vega in the season premiere of the “Changing Seas” program. SBW is a partner in research with Mote to evaluate the …
Thank you for making waves with us!
Dear Friends, Thank you for coming to our shindig, Scallopalooza, We’re Makin’ Waves. My heart swells from the broad brushstroke of support we received. Sarasota Bay Watch has worked hard …
Checking Up On The Clams!
Happy New Year and we hope you all had a Clamtastic Holidays. On Saturday January 13th a group of volunteers braved the cold 60 degree water to check on our …
Sarasota Bay Watch granted lease rights to underwater aquaculture site in Sarasota Bay
Videos and Articles:SNN – Cleaning Sarasota Bay With ClamsFOX 13 News – State grants non-profit 4.5 acre plot to help restore Sarasota BayBusiness Observer – Sarasota nonprofit secures state’s first …
Whitaker Bayou clean-up
We love our volunteers!! Sunday, August 29th, 8am-1pm Whitaker Bayou is considerably cleaner after a terrific group of 56 volunteers, including Riverview High School and Sarasota High School marine clubs, …
Sun Coast Reef Rovers Cleaned the Venice South Jetty
June 19, 2021 On 6-19 Sarasota Bay Watch worked with the Sun Coast Reef Rovers (SCRR) to clean the South Jetty of Venice. We were blessed with overcast skies, cool …
Leadership Shumaker Dedicated to Local Environment
On June 23, 2021, after a 9-5 workday, 17 “Leadership Shumaker” volunteers from Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick joined together midweek to cleanup to Bayfront from O’Leary’s to Selby Gardens. The …
2021 New Pass Cleanup
Sarasota Bay Watch will host a cleanup on Saturday May 8th, 9:00am – 12:00pm at Ken Thompson Park in Sarasota. Please meet at the fishing pier (New Pass side) parking …
Volunteers needed for April 3rd, 8:30-11am Clam Drop
Thank you for your interest in our final clam drop for 2020 on Saturday April 3rd at 8:30am, meeting at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron! Here are a couple of reminders …
Phillippi Creek Kayak Cleanup, Sunday, March 21 9am – 12pm
Please join us on Sunday March 21st to clean up Phillippi Creek! We will meet at Phillippi Estate Park under the covered pavilion. There is plenty of parking, but we …
Sister Key Clean-up, Saturday March 6th, 8am – 12pm
This will be a Sarasota Bay Watch and Suncoast Waterkeeper Event. COVID precautions are in place: volunteers will be asked to fill out waivers (see link below) prior to the …
Photos from the Dec. 19 Clam Drop
Sarasota Bay Watch final clam drop for 2020.
Volunteers needed for Dec. 19 Clam Drop
Thank you for your interest in our final clam drop for 2020 on Saturday December 19th at 8:30am, meeting at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron! Here are a couple of reminders …
Clam drop at North Coquina Beach Dec. 5
We need help with: Clam Drop: at 8:30 am we will meet at North Coquina Beach Boat Ramp, returning around 11:30 am Thank you for signing up to helpSarasota Bay Watch …
Beer Bum Island Kayak Cleanup
What timeSaturday, Nov 14 starting at 8:30 a.m. We will be doing a kayak cleanup of Beer Bum Island in the northern Sarasota Bay tomorrow. Refer to this link for …
Clamming Up
Florida west coast clam restoration project takes aim at water quality issues. Published in TIDE Magazine. Written by Rusty Chinnis.
VIDEO: Sarasota Bay Watch COVID-19 Response
COVID-19 Response by Rusty Chinnis of Sarasota Bay Watch.
Philanthropist Charles Barancik Dies in Accident
Sarasota Bay Watch would like to extend its sincere condolences to the Barancik family and all those who worked with Barancik and his foundation to make the Sarasota region a …
Sister Keys Invasive Cleanup
Members of Sarasota Bay Watch teamed up with The Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant, Longboat Key Turtle Watch, Suncoast Waterkeepers, St Stephan’s Episcopal, Whitney’s and the Town of Longboat Key to …