Friends of Manatee Lagoon

08/25/2026

Sponsor Spotlight! 🌊

Thank you to Forest Development for their sponsorship of our Soiree for Seagrass on November 13! Celebrate marine conservation with a special short-film screening, dinner and drinks, silent and live auctions, and the latest updates on our efforts to protect seagrass ecosystems. Don’t miss it, tickets are on sale now at the link in our bio!

08/19/2026

Sponsor Spotlight! 🚗🌊

We’re thrilled to welcome Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel - Florida Injury Lawyers as the Exclusive Valet Sponsor of the 5th Annual Soirée for Seagrass: Lights. Camera. Conservation!

Thank you to Board Member Gary Lesser for supporting Friends of Manatee Lagoon and helping us celebrate. Tickets are on sale now at the link in our bio!

08/12/2026

Thank you Tito's Handmade Vodka for sponsoring our Soiree for Seagrass! We look forward to a great event made possible by your support.

08/10/2026

🦪 Welcome back to the Lagoon Lens - part 3!

At high tide, you can’t see them. At low tide, the reef comes alive.

Oyster reefs may be hidden beneath the surface, but they’re doing important work for Lake Worth Lagoon.

A single oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day, helping remove plankton, algae and sediment.

And with more than 850 miles of drainage canals funneling water into the lagoon, expanding oyster reefs could help strengthen the lagoon’s natural ability to filter and heal itself.

🎥 Stay tuned for our upcoming BTS films before the film series is unveiled at FOML's Soiree for Seagrass this fall (get your tickets now!!)

08/07/2026

A heartfelt thank‑you to the volunteers who came together to learn about vertical oyster gardens and why small steps matter for our waterways. Led by Tom Twyford, Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation, the group created gardens ready for placement in the Lagoon to begin filtering the water. We’re grateful to M&T Bank for underwriting this FOML event and supporting community‑driven conservation.

West Palm Beach Fishing Club

M&T Bank

08/04/2026

Sponsor Spotlight 🌱🌊

A special thank you to Board Member Tom Quealy and Aureum Wealth Management for once again sponsoring the cocktail station at our annual Soirée for Seagrass!

Their continued support helps make this signature event possible while advancing our mission to protect and restore vital seagrass ecosystems throughout Palm Beach County.

We are grateful for partners like Tom who continue to invest in conservation and our community year after year. We look forward to raising a glass together on November 13 - Lights. Camera. Conservation. Tickets are on sale now at our website! 🥂

08/01/2026

We are grateful to the M&T Charitable Foundation for its generous $2,500 grant in support of our Oyster Garden Program.

This funding will help expand hands-on environmental education and oyster restoration efforts in Lake Worth Lagoon, engaging community members in protecting and improving local waterways.

Thank you to M&T Bank for investing in the health of our coastal ecosystems and helping us inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. We look forward to putting this support into action at our upcoming Oyster Garden Program on August 6!

07/29/2026

Sponsor Spotlight 💙

Friends of Manatee Lagoon is honored to recognize Anne Messer for her $25,000 sponsorship commitment of our 5th Annual Soirée for Seagrass.

Anne's generous investment in our mission demonstrates the power of philanthropy to create lasting impact. As our former Executive Director and recently appointed Board Chair, she helped establish the vision and values that continue to guide Friends of Manatee Lagoon today. Her ongoing support reflects a deep belief in the importance of environmental education, conservation, and connecting our community to the natural world.

Leadership gifts like Anne's make it possible for us to expand educational opportunities, inspire the next generation of environmental stewards, and protect the coastal ecosystems that make our region so unique.

We are deeply grateful for Anne's continued partnership and look forward to celebrating with her at the Soirée for Seagrass on November 13.

Thank you, Anne, for your remarkable generosity and for investing in a healthier future for our community and our environment.

07/27/2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Fifth Annual Soiree for Seagrass, “A Green Carpet Affair,” on Friday, November 13, 2026 at Manatee Lagoon! Tickets and sponsorships are on sale now at the link in our bio.

Celebrate marine conservation with a special short-film screening, dinner and drinks, silent and live auctions, and the latest updates on our efforts to protect seagrass ecosystems. Don’t miss it!

Together, we’ll raise critical funds and awareness while learning how we can all engage the community for the betterment of our precious ecosystems.

Buy your ticket for the annual Soiree for Seagrass hosted by Friends Of Manatee Lagoon at Manatee Lagoon.

07/15/2026

Ready to make a difference for our local waterways?

Join Friends of Manatee Lagoon and Tom Twyford and the Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation on August 6 for a free hands-on Vertical Oyster Garden Workshop and learn how these innovative structures help improve water quality, provide habitat for marine life, and support a healthier lagoon ecosystem.

Participants will build their own vertical oyster garden while learning about the important role oysters play in our environment. This workshop is open to ages 21+ and is a great opportunity to get involved in local conservation efforts. Please bring a refillable water bottle; ice and water will be provided, as well as beer, wine and light snacks.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! https://friendsofmanateelagoon.org/events/vertical-oyster-garden-workshop/