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  • January 2026

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    Featured January 20 @ 9:15 am Coffee with a Scientist 2026

    Coffee with a Scientist: Dr. Jake Lasala

    Boca Grande Community Center 131 First Street West, Boca Grande, FL, United States

    Join us for a special morning lecture series featuring engaging, in-person conversations with Mote scientists. Dr. Jake Lasala is a Mote Staff Scientist & Program Manager, Sea Turtle Conservation & …

    Free
  • February 2026

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    Dr. Ryan Schloesser releases snook into Phillippi Creek
    Featured February 3 @ 9:15 am Coffee with a Scientist 2026

    Coffee with a Scientist: Dr. Ryan Schloesser

    Boca Grande Community Center 131 First Street West, Boca Grande, FL, United States

    Join us for a special morning lecture series featuring engaging, in-person conversations with Mote scientists. Dr. Ryan Schloesser is a Senior Scientist & Program Manager, Fisheries Ecology & Enhancement Program …

    Free
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    Featured February 19 @ 5:00 pm Mote-ivational Science Lectures in Venice, 2025-26

    Mote-ivational Science Lectures in Venice: Dr. Jake Lasala

    Venice Community Center 326 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, United States

    Join us as Mote brings its popular lecture series to Venice, Florida. Hear Mote scientists share their latest findings, innovations and fieldwork. Dr. Jake Lasala is a Mote Staff Scientist …

    $15
  • March 2026

  • Mon 9
    Mote Stranding Investigations Program Manager demonstrates the uses of an alternate light source imagery kit, a tool Mote uses to investigate markings on deceased marine animals to better understand what happened to them. In this case, she shines a purple light and views results through yellow-orange goggles to increase contrast and visibility.
    Featured March 9 @ 5:00 pm Mote-ivational Science Lectures in Venice, 2025-26

    Mote-ivational Science Lectures in Venice: Gretchen Lovewell

    Venice Community Center 326 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, United States

    Join us as Mote brings its popular lecture series to Venice, Florida. Hear Mote scientists share their latest findings, innovations and fieldwork. Gretchen Lovewell is a Mote Staff Scientist & …

    $15
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    Guests gather under beautiful oak trees for a sustainably sourced meal at Mote's Farm to Fillet event.
    Featured March 15 @ 12:30 pm

    Farm to Fillet 2026

    Mote Aquaculture Research Park 12300 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Gather under shady oaks for a delicious and inspiring experience at Mote Aquaculture Research Park. Enjoy a delicious lunch and exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours of Mote’s rapidly growing research park. Hear …

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    Featured March 17 @ 9:15 am Coffee with a Scientist 2026

    Coffee with a Scientist: Gretchen Lovewell

    Boca Grande Community Center 131 First Street West, Boca Grande, FL, United States

    Join us for a special morning lecture series featuring engaging, in-person conversations with Mote scientists. Gretchen Lovewell is a Mote Staff Scientist & Program Manager, Stranding Investigations Program Coffee and …

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  • Sat 11
    Mote mascots Gilly the Shark and Shelley the Sea Turtle at Mote's Run for the Turtles finish line
    Featured April 11 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

    Run for the Turtles 2026

    Siesta Key Beach 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Celebrate 40 years of running for a cause! Run, walk or crawl and help us raise funds for endangered and threatened sea turtles during this year's annual Run for the Turtles! Mote’s Run for the Turtles is a highly anticipated, sanctioned 5K that brings together more than 1,000 runners in support of Mote’s Sea Turtle …

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