What will you do at The Bay today?
The Bay is a signature public park along Sarasota Bay. Designed to be "One Park for All",
The Bay is open and accessible, free and welcome to everyone.
Things To Do
From movies to fitness, nature walks to dog walks, as well as dancing and family events, there's something for everyone.
Visiting The Bay
Learn more about The Bay to make the most of your time at the park.
Want to Stay in the Loop?
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The Bay in the News
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Featured
The Bay Raises $3 Million In Community Co-Investment To Unlock $2 Million Matching Grant From Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Totaling $5 Million in Funding
January 15, 2025The $5 million in support triggered an additional $1 million match from The Patterson Foundation. Following a year-long challenge to the community, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, an anonymous donor, The […]
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Featured
The Barancik Foundation Awards The Bay $1 Million for Resiliency
December 2, 2024Click here to read the full article from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation The Bay was awarded a $1 million grant from The Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation to help fund […]
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Construction
The Bay undertakes restoration of historic Chidsey Building
October 31, 2024By Ian Swaby This article was originally published in The Observer. View the full article by clicking here. Selby Library is Sarasota’s oldest library, dating back to 1907. But did you […]