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Signature Event

Oceanic Evening

Guests at Mote's annual Oceanic Evening

Today's Research for Tomorrow's Oceans

Oceanic Evening

October 25, 2025 • Begins at 5:30 p.m.

Oceanic Evening is Mote’s signature black-tie gala. During this annual event, Mote shares its mission to conduct world-class research, conserve our natural resources and promote science education with current and prospective supporters.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Please contact Danielle Dwyer at (941) 388-4441 ext. 131 or at Ddwyer@mote.org for questions regarding Mote’s Oceanic Evening.

Sapphire | $50,000

Table for 10—premium location with flowing champagne
Recognition on ballroom screen
Logo (or name) displayed prominently on event collateral, invitation and website
Full page ad and logo (or name) in event program
Logo (or name) recognition at table
Verbal and digital recognition at the event
20 Mote SEA General Admission tickets

Azure | $25,000

Table for 10—premium location with flowing champagne
Recognition on ballroom screen
Logo (or name) displayed on event collateral, invitation and website
Half page ad and logo (or name) in event program
Logo (or name) recognition at table
Verbal and digital recognition at the event
10 Mote SEA General Admission tickets

Turquoise | $12,000

Table for 10
Recognition on ballroom screen
Logo (or name) displayed on event collateral, invitation and website
Half page ad and logo (or name) in event program
Logo (or name) recognition at table

Aquamarine | $7,500

Table for 10
Recognition on ballroom screen
Logo (or name) displayed on event collateral, invitation and website
Logo (or name) recognition at table

Topaz | $1,000

One ticket to Oceanic Evening
Name listed in event program

Thank you to our Oceanic Evening 2025 Sponsors!

Azure

Anonymous | Sandi Stuart and Mike Murray | Mary and Michael Taylor

Cerulean

W. Dale Brougher Foundation

Turquoise

Bob and Carol Carter | Richard Donegan, Cooper Creek Dental | Robert and Anne Essner | Friends of Boca Grande | Judy Graham | Louis and Cosette Kosiba | Meredith Foundation | Susan Sherman | James Uihlein Family

Aquamarine

Anonymous | In Loving Memory of E. Boyer & Irene and Roger Chrisman | Dr. Charles M. Breder, Jr. Family | Barbara Brizdle | Cathy and Frank Burzik | Butler Pavers Inc. | Dr. Michael and Mrs. Sharon Crosby | James Ericson | Terry and Carol Flanagan | Susan Gilmore and Tim Clarke & Steven and Lila Huse | Rod and Elaine Hershberger | Jane Graham Hyslop | Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Hyslop | Kosloski Family Foundation | Dr. Frank Lasala and Rev. Dr. Kathy Stoner-Lasala | Kirk and Rae Malcolm | Sarah Seider Richardson | Doreen and Peter Rogers | Dr. Sam and Dorene Seider & Dr. Harris and Micheline Silverman | Hobart and Janis Swan |Teuber and Finn Families The Trahan Family | Ann Walborn

Topaz

1st Source Bank | Charles Albers and Julie Planck | Anonymous | Carol Bowen and Vic Bass | Todd and Sara Fiorille | Joan Galvin | Sherry and Tom Koski | Samuel Mallis and Valerie Stafford-Mallis | Was and Yvette Metzler | John Patterson and Dede Curran | Tarry and Maryjo Pigott | Lt. Col Frances Presley Rice | Todd, Libby and Jacquie Rieke | The Ritz Carlton, Sarasota | Paul and Jeanie Rogalski | Dr. Dana Rollison and Mr. Nat Fisher | Kimberly and Christopher Scaringe | Doug and Hilory Seaton | Dr. and Mrs. Chris Seery | Jeff and Lisa Silvershein | Stack Family | Carl Troiano

Thank you to our Premier Grand Opening Sponsors!

Guiding Light Sponsor

Gene and Anne Beckstein

Shimmering Futures Sponsor

Terri and Ron Greenbaum | The Reinhart Foundation | Richard Davis and Lana Em | Penelope Kingman

Sea of Possibilities Sponsor

Scott and Kelly Collins

Purchase Sponsorship

Mote President & CEO Dr. Michael P. Crosby shares updates on Mote's mission during Oceanic Evening.

A beautifully decorated event venue during Mote's annual black-tie fundraising gala Oceanic Evening — Guests smiling at the welcome reception for Mote's Oceanic Evening.

Mote Trustee and Board Chairman Emeritus Judy Graham and guests at Mote's Oceanic Evening.

Mote Trustee Judy Graham with guests at Mote's Oceanic Evening — Mote Trustee and Board Chairman Emertius Judy Graham (center) celebrates with guests while serving as Event Chair for Oceanic Evening.

Guests enjoying dinner at Mote Marine Laboratory's Oceanic Evening.

At Mote's Oceanic Evening in 2018, guests celebrate the plans for Mote Science Education Aquarium in front of one of the early renderings of the facility. — Guests at Mote Marine Laboratory's Oceanic Evening.

A sea star with a bright pink underside in the Indo-Pacific Gallery at Mote Science Education Aquarium

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