The Bay Sarasota

The Bay Sarasota A signature, public park along Sarasota Bay designed to be “one park for all.”

The Bay will serve as a public destination to welcome Sarasota’s diverse community; engaging and enriching through a variety of safe, fun, and family-friendly experiences. Increasing Sarasota’s visibility as a cultural capital, it will exist for the broad-based enjoyment of our Bayfront for all generations. Our goal is to implement a long-term master plan for the Sarasota Bayfront area that will e

stablish a cultural and economic legacy for the region while ensuring open, public access to the Bayfront. For more information, visit the Blue Pagoda Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday from 9am to 12pm.

08/17/2026

The Bay and the Gulf Coast Foundation are partnering on a new $2 million matching fundraising challenge that doubles every gift. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Gulf Coast Foundation

Get Ready to Celebrate! 🎉💙4️⃣Four years of The Bay calls for a month of great events — here’s a sneak peek at what’s com...
08/17/2026

Get Ready to Celebrate! 🎉💙4️⃣
Four years of The Bay calls for a month of great events — here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming for the month-long “One Park FOUR All” 4th Anniversary Community Celebration.

These fan favorites have become annual traditions!
Note: Event registration opens Tues, Sept 8.

🌟Wed, Oct 7 | Salsa & Sunsets Community Celebration with live music by Bri Rivera & Friends
🌟Fri, Oct 9 | Rocky Horror Picture Show
🌟Sun, Oct 11 | Park-toberfest with the DeLeon Family Band
🌟Sat, Oct 17 | Boo! at The Bay Family Halloween Celebration
🌟Sun, Oct 25 | Taste of The Bay Food Festival Presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals
🌟Sun, Nov 1 | Best of The Bay Music Fest

The Bay and Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) are partnering once again to build on the momentum to finish th...
08/06/2026

The Bay and Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) are partnering once again to build on the momentum to finish the park that has become a beloved gathering place for the region. A new $2 million challenge match invites philanthropists and the community to co-invest in completing The Bay and help sustain it for generations to come. 💙

Gulf Coast Board of Directors approved a $1 million grant, doubled by anonymous Gulf Coast donors, to establish a total of $2 million in matching dollars for The Bay Park in downtown Sarasota, Florida. This transformational funding will help support the completion of the park and help ensure, in the long term, that The Bay is sustainable in every way — environmentally, operationally, and financially. Donors who give by June 30, 2027, will have their gift matched dollar for dollar, helping raise $4 million to complete and sustain the park.

Become a Friend of The Bay or Renew Your Friendship TODAY: https://www.thebaysarasota.org/become-a-friend-of-the-bay/

What an incredible month of fútbol at The Bay! ⚽️🏟️📺🎉Fans of all countries came out to cheer on their teams in the World...
07/21/2026

What an incredible month of fútbol at The Bay! ⚽️🏟️📺🎉Fans of all countries came out to cheer on their teams in the World Cup alongside one another at this ‘One Park for All.’ Thank you to everyone who brought the energy, excitement and atmosphere to the park!

Special thank you to Sarasota Paradise for partnering up for some watch parties, and all vendors and food trucks, and organizations that were involved. 💙

Stay tuned! Full programming will return in September/October and The Bay will be announcing MORE big FREE events happening in the fall! Check thenaysarasot.org to see all Free Events happening.

Please vote for The Bay in Sarasota Magazine’s ‘Best of Sarasota’ Awards! 💙(Voting ends on July 22!) 🌟✅Arts, Culture & ...
07/20/2026

Please vote for The Bay in Sarasota Magazine’s ‘Best of Sarasota’ Awards! 💙
(Voting ends on July 22!) 🌟

✅Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Best Concert Venue > The Bay Sarasota

✅ Community & Non Profit
Best Community Gathering Space > The Bay Sarasota

✅ Fitness & Recreation
Best Park > The Bay Sarasota
Best Waterfront Fitness Experience > The Bay Sarasota

🌟Vote Here: https://bestof2026.sarasotamagazine.com/vote

Mr Bulgogi delicious food truck just showed up at the park and the crowd is building at the bay for the 3:00 p.m. kickof...
07/19/2026

Mr Bulgogi delicious food truck just showed up at the park and the crowd is building at the bay for the 3:00 p.m. kickoff of the World Cup championship match between Argentina and spain. game on at the bay! PS The Nest Café is also serving. come get a sample of a signature drink fromToast & Sip and check out SolMart Media Group. All in the park today for you!

The weather has cleared up!! Come watch France take on England for third place in the World Cup! The Nest Café will be o...
07/18/2026

The weather has cleared up!! Come watch France take on England for third place in the World Cup! The Nest Café will be open starting at 4:00pm for drinks.

Bring your chairs, family and friend and come watch the match under the shaded tent with fans.

TOMORROW! Join fellow fans and celebrate the World Cup Championship at The Bay as six exciting weeks of thrilling compet...
07/18/2026

TOMORROW! Join fellow fans and celebrate the World Cup Championship at The Bay as six exciting weeks of thrilling competition culminate in one unforgettable final. ⚽🏟
Watch the match on stadium-quality screens from beneath a massive shaded tent in the park in partnership with Sarasota Paradise.

⚽📺Plus! Come TODAY, Sat, July 18 for England vs. France in the Third Place Match at 5:00pm (Weather permitting)

🍽Mr. Bulgogi food truck and The Nest Café will be serving food and drinks.
🌟PopStroke, Toast & Sip and SolMart Media will offer putts, tastes and fun.
🌟Remember to bring your own lawn chair to get the best seat in the house.

🚧PS: Construction fences are up, but so is World Cup excitement! The Bay remains open to enjoy for every World Cup match.

Learn More: https://www.thebaysarasota.org/event/final-watch-party-at-the-bay/

Address

1055 Boulevard Of The Arts
Sarasota, FL
34236

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 11pm
Tuesday 5am - 11pm
Wednesday 5am - 11pm
Thursday 5am - 11pm
Friday 5am - 11pm
Saturday 5am - 11pm
Sunday 5am - 11pm

Telephone

(941) 203-5316

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