Memorials & Tributes
Honor a special occasion or the memory of a loved one.
Become A Partner
Corporate Partners provide vital support for Mote's science, education and Aquarium programs. You may choose a sponsorship level, or we will be happy to work with you to customize your Partnership.
Partner Benefits
Our Partners have a unique ability to reach Mote's community: over 300,000 visitors to Mote Aquarium; 11,000 Mote members and 1 million unique web visitors.
Our Partners
Mote's Partners help us make a difference. We encourage the public to learn more about our Corporate Partners that help us make a difference today.
"Two things have been key to our business strategy: use local resources and support the organizations that are a true asset to the community," says Mark J. Serbin, President of Serbin Printing, Inc. "Mote certainly is an asset to the community, and we try to help out as much as we can."
Learn more about becoming a Mote Corporate Partner today.
Corporate Benefits
Mote's Corporate Members and Partners help protect, conserve and enhance our ocean resources. They also help Mote create outreach and education programs that help the public—school kids and adults—learn about our natural resources and how they can make a difference. As a partner, you have a unique ability to reach Mote's community. Our audience includes over 300,000 visitors to Mote Aquarium annually and 11,000 Mote members. Additionally, another 1 million unique visitors view us on the web each year. We offer a variety of Corporate Partnership levels. We are also happy to work with businesses to create a Custom Partnership Plan that will help you meet your philanthropic and "green" goals.
Corporate Membership Levels
Corporate Friends ~$500
- Mote Aquarium Recognition
- 10 Aquarium passes
- 10% Discount for single facility rental
- Link from Mote Web Site
- Listing in Mote’s Annual Report
Corporate Sponsor ~$1,000
- Mote Aquarium Recognition
- 20 Aquarium passes
- 10% Discount for single facility rental
- Link from Mote Web Site
- Listing in Mote’s Annual Report
Corporate Patron ~$2,500
- Mote Aquarium Recognition
- 50 Aquarium passes
- 10% Discount for single facility rental
- Link from Mote Web Site
- Listing in Mote’s Annual Report
Corporate Benefactor ~$5,000
- Mote Aquarium Recognition
- 75 Aquarium passes
- 15% Discount for single facility rental
- Link from Mote's Web Site
- Listing in Mote's Annual Report
Corporate Guardians- provides support to Mote over $10,000.
Custom Partnership Plan
Custom plans can include event sponsorships, product sampling and adopting an exhibit. Contact Erin Knievel: (941) 388-4441, ext. 415, or eknievel@mote.org.
In Good Company: Mote’s Current Corporate Partners
Guardians
Crystal Springs Preserve, Inc.
Fort Wayne Metals Research Products Corp.
Frederick Derr & Company, Inc.
Publix Super Markets Charities
The Resort at Longboat Key Club
Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc.
Benefactors
Branch Banking and Trust (BB&T)
Massachusetss Mutual Life Insurance Company
UBS Private Wealth Management-Steven Wagner
Patrons
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc.
Fiduciary Wealth Advisors, LLC
Florida Foundation for Responsible Angling (Fish Florida)
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
Mariash Lowther Wealth Management
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Sponsors
Beacon Aviation Insurance Services
Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co.
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
Economy Tackle and Dolphin Paddlesports
Safety Harbor Montessori Academy FTA
Sarasota Sportsmens Association
Friends
Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc.
Braden River Elementary School
Captain Curt's Crab and Oyster Bar
Easter Seals Southwest Florida
Employees of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota
International Boatlift Exchange
Sarasota Orthopedic Associates
