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    Coffee with a Scientist: Dr. Jake Lasala

    Featured January 20 @ 9:15 am Coffee with a Scientist 2026
    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 & Research Program Coffee and light fare: 9:15 a.m. Lecture: 10 a.m

    Free
  • February 2026

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    Dr. Ryan Schloesser releases snook into Phillippi Creek

    Coffee with a Scientist: Dr. Ryan Schloesser

    Featured February 3 @ 9:15 am Coffee with a Scientist 2026
    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 Coffee and light fare: 9:15 a.m. Lecture: 10 a.m

    Free
  • Thu 19
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    Mote-ivational Science Lectures in Venice: Dr. Jake Lasala

    Featured February 19 @ 5:00 pm Mote-ivational Science Lectures in Venice, 2025-26
    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 & Program Manager, Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program 5 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. lecture.

    $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.

    Mote-ivational Science Lectures in Venice: Gretchen Lovewell

    Featured March 9 @ 5:00 pm Mote-ivational Science Lectures in Venice, 2025-26
    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 & Program Manager, Stranding Investigations Program 5 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. lecture.

    $15
  • Sun 15
    Guests gather under beautiful oak trees for a sustainably sourced meal at Mote's Farm to Fillet event.

    Farm to Fillet 2026

    Featured March 15 @ 12:30 pm
    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 directly from Mote scientists about their work to advance sustainable aquaculture technology to feed the world, to restock depleted fish populations, to mitigate red tide, …

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    Coffee with a Scientist: Gretchen Lovewell

    Featured March 17 @ 9:15 am Coffee with a Scientist 2026
    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 light fare: 9:15 a.m. Lecture: 10 a.m

    Free
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