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Caravan to the MOTE AQUARIUM in Sarasota!

WHEN: Wednesday January 21st, 2026  

WHERE: MOTE Aquarium 

LOCATION: 225 University Town Center Drive  Sarasota, FL 34243

RSVP:  Please let Robert know if you are interested in attending ASAP to get a head count

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Mote Aquarium Trip

The newly opened Mote Aquarium in Sarasota has been suggested as a club day trip. I have done some investigation and respectfully propose the following.

 

January 21, 2026 (Wednesday)
> Depart from the Del Tura Plaza at 18900 N Tamami Trail (Just across from Del Tura community)
> Gather by 9:00 AM for a departure no later than 9:15 to arrive at the aquarium for a 10:30 entry.

> The arrival times are scheduled on the half hour as to prevent overcrowding.

      The website indicates there is no time limit for a visit but suggests two hours is sufficient to experience the exhibits.

> Have lunch at Ford's Garage (1:00) just across the street within easy walking, without moving cars or loop around the shopping mall to drive (one way traffic).

> After lunch return home at your leisure, perhaps enjoying retail therapy at the University Center,

 

Tickets for the aquarium are $32.00 each and must be purchased in advance for a specific entry time (suggesting 11:00AM)

Purchase tickets online at www.mote.org

Everyone will be responsible to obtain their admission tickets and there are no refunds

 

I have looked at travel routes and the interstate getting on at Tuckers Grand is the most efficient. Non interstate routes are just too long for a day trip.

PHONE:   810-516-5623

EMAIL:  Robert Schlaff at    rjschlaff@gmail.com

LINK:  Aquarium | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

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