Oceanic Evening

Oceanic Evening is Mote’s signature black-tie gala reaching over 500 individuals in our community. 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.

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October 26, 2024 • Begins at 6 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota • 1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL

A beautifully decorated event venue during Mote's annual black-tie fundraising gala Oceanic Evening

Mote Marine Laboratory celebrates Oceanic Evening at the Ritz-Carlton on Saturday, October 27, 2018. ------- **Photo Usage** Photo may be used with proper permission and the following credit line: "Photo by Conor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory."

Mote Marine Laboratory celebrates Oceanic Evening at the Ritz-Carlton on Saturday, October 27, 2018. ------- **Photo Usage** Photo by Conor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory

Sponsorship Opportunities

Contact Danielle Dwyer at (941) 388-4441 ext 131 or Ddwyer@mote.org to sponsor this event or purchase a ticket.

Individual tickets ($350) will be available beginning September 3, 2024.

Gulf of Mexico | $25,000

Category exclusivity
Table for 10—premium location with flowing champagne
Recognition from the stage
One night accommodations at the Ritz Carlton (event night only)
Recognition on Mote social media
Logo/name displayed prominently on event collateral, invitation, website, and digital signage
Full page ad and logo or name in event program
Logo/name recognition at table
20 Mote Aquarium passes

Atlantic | $10,000

Table for 10—premium location with flowing champagne
Recognition from stage
Recognition on Mote social media
Logo/name displayed prominently on event collateral, invitation, website, and digital signage
Half page ad and logo/name in event program
Logo/name recognition at table
10 Mote Aquarium passes

Pacific | $6,000

Table for 10 with two bottles of champagne
Logo/name on event collateral, invitation, website and digital signage
Logo/name recognition at table and in event program

Caribbean | $2,000

Two individual tickets
Your partnership will provide seating for one scientist and their guest at your table
Logo/name recognition at the table and event program

Marine | $500

One ticket
Name listed in event program

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