On Saturday night, March 7, Sarasota Bay Watch will hold its 16th annual major fundraising event, Scallopalooza. This year’s theme is “Taking Action to Preserve Our Bay.”
Scallopalooza is an annual fundraising gala that directly supports Sarasota Bay Watch’s mission to protect and restore Sarasota Bay through habitat restoration, water quality improvement, marine debris removal and environmental education programs.
Scallopalooza 2026 will be held at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium and the doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Held annually in Sarasota, each year’s Scallopalooza brings together supporters, community members and conservation advocates for an evening of fundraising and celebration.
Individual tickets are $150 and the price decreases for tickets purchased for groups of six, eight or 10. Tickets can be purchased at www.sarasotabaywatch.org.
Your Scallopalooza ticket gives you access to the full gala experience, including an open bar, craft cocktails, great food, silent auction, raffles and the opportunity to support Sarasota Bay Watch’s conservation initiatives.
The event is a coastal casual gala-style event. Guests are encouraged to wear relaxed yet stylish attire suitable for an evening by the bay. Coastal casual may include sundresses, linen shirts, lightweight button-downs, polos, dressy sandals or loafers. Comfortable, breathable fabrics and beach-inspired colors are perfect for this fundraising event.
Besides individual participation, Scallopalooza offers multiple sponsorship opportunity tiers for businesses and organizations that want to support Sarasota Bay Watch while gaining visibility in the community. Sponsorship packages include event recognition, marketing exposure and additional benefits.
All guests can participate in the silent auction and raffles during the event. These fundraising activities help generate additional support for Sarasota Bay Watch’s conservation programs.
If you would like to get involved with the work Sarasota Bay Watch is doing to protect Sarasota Bay, and support their mission, visit the Sarasota Bay Watch website.
Make sure you take note of the organizations that are major sponsors of this important fundraising effort. As their motto says, “A healthy bay is everybody’s business,” literally and figuratively! I hope to see you there.
