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Party on the Bay, Presented by HH Staffing Services 

Celebrate Sarasota’s Vibrant Community at the Powel Crosley Estate

Let’s come together to celebrate the best of Sarasota at Party on the Bay!

Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and experience Sarasota’s waterfront tradition at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Party on the Bay on February 26, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 pm at The Powel Crosley Estate. This waterfront celebration is an outstanding opportunity for local businesses, artisans, and restaurants to showcase their offerings. We’ll have vendor booths featuring fresh food and drinks, and entertainment. Whether you’re a business seeking to connect with new customers or a restaurant wanting to tempt taste buds with signature flavors, this event is your chance to shine. For attendees, enjoy live music, unique shopping, delicious cuisine, and more.

Date: February 26, 2026

Time: 

VIP Experience: 04:00pm - 04:30pm

General Admission: 04:30pm - 7:00pm

Location: Powel Crosley Estate, Sarasota

8374 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243

What to Expect:

Live Entertainment

Food Booths: Indulge in fresh seafood, global cuisine, and sweet treats.

Networking: with fellow Members and Community Partners

Tickets: 

General Admission: Member: $75. Non-Member $90

VIP Tickets: Members only - $100

Include exclusive and reserved parking, access to an exclusive lounge with air conditioning, delicious food and drinks supplied by our VIP Restaurant Sponsor, and a dedicated VIP patio.

• Powel Crosley Estate Grounds Parking:
  • ONLY attendees with a VIP parking pass will be permitted to drive onto the Powel Crosley Estate grounds.
  • NO EXCEPTIONS will be made.
• General Event Parking:
  • All other attendees should follow the "Event Parking" signs and the directions of our on-site staff.
  • The designated parking area will be located on the left side of Seagate Drive.
  • Car-Pooling when possible is strongly encouraged
• Shuttle Service:
  • Two shuttle vans will be available to transport attendees from the parking area to the Powel Crosley Estate's front entrance.
  • Shuttle service will begin at 4:00 PM.
  • The final shuttle departing the estate will leave at 7:15 PM.
• Walking Option:
  • Walking from the parking area to the Powel Crosley Estate is an option. The walk will take approximately 15 – 20 minutes.
• Follow Staff Instructions:
  • Please follow all the instructions of the parking staff. They are there to help make this process as easy as possible.

•    Reserve a Vendor Booth: $450 – Promote your business and share your services with hundreds of attendees. All vendor booths will be paired and shared with a Chamber Member Restaurant. (Booth includes two 6-foot tables, table linen, and two event tickets!)  

•    Be a Food Vendor – Restaurants and caterers can serve up their best dishes while engaging with potential customers. (No charge for a Restaurant when partnering with a non-food Chamber Member business.) 

•    Vendors and Sponsors will have access to the parking lot at the Powel Crosley Estate. (1) car per vendor organization. 

•    All other guests and vehicles of the event will need to utilize the USF Parking Lot just outside of the property gates – please look for Chamber Signage as to which area may be utilized

•    Please plan on arriving to load-in between 1:30pm-3:30pm. 

•    The event begins at 4:00pm-7pm. 

•    Each Vendor gets two tickets to the event – please ensure you register the names

Raffle Tickets Available!

Don't miss your chance to win amazing prizes donated by generous local businesses! Raffle Sheets will be available for purchase at the event: 

• $20 for 1 sheet
• $50 for 3 sheets
• $100 for 7 sheets
• Get your tickets and take home something special while supporting the community

Contact Us: 

For more information, please contact: cljones@sarasotachamber.com