Sarasota Bay Watch is thrilled to be named a Bronze Winner in the Best Environmental-Based Charity category in Sarasota Magazine’s Best of Sarasota 2026! With more than 700,000 votes cast across this year’s awards, this recognition is a meaningful celebration of the support we’ve received from our Sarasota community.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to vote for Sarasota Bay Watch and help us earn this recognition. Your support reflects the shared commitment to protecting and restoring the coastal ecosystems that make our region so special.
Through volunteer-led shoreline and underwater cleanups, native hard-shell clam restoration, habitat restoration, and youth leadership programs, Sarasota Bay Watch works to make a lasting difference for Sarasota Bay and the wildlife that depend on it. This award is a wonderful reminder that our community plays an essential role in protecting our local environment.
Thank you, Sarasota, for your votes, your support, and your dedication to a healthier bay! We’re honored to be among this year’s Best of Sarasota winners and look forward to continuing our work together.
A healthy bay is everybody’s business.


