Weddings & Events

Bay Preserve at Osprey is Available for Weddings and Special Events
Bay Preserve at Osprey is a waterfront oasis on little Sarasota Bay protected by Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast. The preserve features a performance pavilion, a dock, a historic boathouse with a wildlife observation platform, the 1931 Burrows-Matson House and carriage house and a 1/4 mile nature trail. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as the Sarasota County Historic Register.
This extraordinary historic property may be used for weddings, private parties, board meetings and retreats, corporate and community events. Sarasota's premiere caterer, Michael's On East is the exclusive caterer for this historic waterfront venue. Arrangements may be made to arrive or depart by boat. Bay Preserve at Osprey is not available for political or fundraising events unless specifically approved by the Board of Trustees of Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast in advance. Contact Gilly Francis for more information at 941.468.0611 or gilly@oldfloridaweddings.com

Events Monday through Thursday
Wedding Receptions and Parties
6:00pm until 11:30pm, up to 285 guests, $3,500
Meetings
9:00am until 5:00pm $750
Events Friday or Sunday
Wedding Receptions and Parties
6:00pm until 11:30pm, up to 285 guests, $4000
Events Saturday
Wedding Ceremonies (seating for up to 100 guests included)
10:00am until 3:00pm, $1,500 3:00pm until 8:00pm $2,000
Wedding Receptions and Parties
6:00pm until 11:30pm (up to 285 guests) $5,000 -$7,500
Capacity
Inside seated dinner for up to 60 guests in 3 connected galleries, cocktail reception for up to 85 guests
Outside seated dinner for up to 285 guests, cocktail reception for up to 100 guests
All events with more than 50 guests require valet parking
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