Mote considered a number of sites throughout Southwest Florida, and the Nathan Benderson Park site is without question the best for us to pursue our vision and achieve the greatest impact for our community, region and state. How did Mote select this site near to I-75 site to build the Mote SEA? > Public support: Local, State and Federal support to significantly expand unique hands-on science and technology opportunities for all students, enhance ocean literacy for every resident, and attract visitors to a novel, immersive ocean science experience.įor updates on our fundraising efforts, please view our Mote SEA milestones. > Partnership: In-kind support and investment from organizations and corporations whose missions will be strengthened through collaboration with Mote. > Philanthropy: Support from individual, family and foundation donors who seek to invest in healthy oceans and a prosperous community. Oceans for All aims to secure $130 million for the new Mote SEA through a combination of three avenues: To realize our vision for the new Mote SEA-enhancing ocean literacy for more people from all walks of life-we are proud to present our fundraising effort Oceans for All: Improving Access to Marine Science & Technology. The lease also outlines steps for eventual conveyance of the property to Mote by means of a deed. Once all land-use approvals are complete and Mote has raised necessary funding, construction of Mote SEA will commence. Mote began a two-year lease for preconstruction efforts, such as land-use approvals and permits. In January 2019 the Sarasota County Commission unanimously approved a two-year lease and conveyance agreement on 12 acres in Nathan Benderson Park. Has Mote secured a land-use agreement with Sarasota County? For more detailed updates, please view our Mote SEA milestones. Completion of construction documents is expected by December 2020. In early 2020, after carefully reviewing the schematic designs and renderings of Mote SEA, Mote worked with tvsdesign on further improvements to support the facility’s constructability, functionality and visitor flow. The first phases of schematic design focused on some of the most prominent components of the facility, such as key exhibits and STEM teaching labs, as well as the beginnings of the engineering and site development. What is the status of the facility’s design and planning? What is the timeline for construction of Mote SEA?Ĭonstruction of Mote SEA began in April 2021 and completion is anticipated in the fall/winter of 2024. Overview of the site for Mote Science Education Aquarium It will be located on 12 acres (see circled area) in Nathan Benderson Park, a nexus location for Sarasota and Manatee County, Florida, near I-75. Where will the new, state-of-the-art Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) be located?
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