Management Conference
SBEP is a partnership among community members, resource managers, scientists, and policy makers. The program's four committees ensure input and guidance from essential Bay stakeholders. Members of all committees serve without compensation.
Policy Board
The Policy Board sets policy for the SBEP. Membership consists of one voting member representing each of the parties to the SBEP interlocal agreement. Click here to view a list of SBEP's Policy Board members.
Management Board
The Management Board advises the SBEP on program activities. Membership includes one representative from each of the parties to the SBEP interlocal agreement plus the chairs of the Technical and Citizens Advisory Committees. Click here to view a list of SBEP's Management Board members.
Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) provides technical peer review and input to SBEP for various projects and programs. TAC members include local and regional environmental managers and researchers who are familiar with the Sarasota Bay estuarine system. The TAC initiates technical studies, assists SBEP with restoration and management plans, and reviews projects recommended by the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) and other groups. Click here to view a list of regular participants on SBEP's Technical Advisory Committee.
Citizen Advisory Committee
The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) provides citizen input to SBEP and assists the Program in sharing information with the public. The CAC also develops action plans to support SBEP programs and projects in an effort to influence public policies that impact on the Bay and its resources. Click here to view a list of SBEP's Citizen Advisory Committee members.
Public Meetings
Public meetings of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, its boards, and its committees are posted here. Management and Policy Board meetings are publicly noticed in local newspapers.
Meeting locations will be updated on this page one week in advance of the meetings.
All meetings are open to the public and meeting minutes are available upon request. Please contact the SBEP office using our contact form or (941) 955-8085 for more information.
2026 Meeting Schedule
- Monday, December 7, 2026 | Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center (999 Center Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240)
2027 Meeting Schedule
- Monday, January 11, 2027 | Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting | Gulf Gate Library (7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231)
- Friday, January 22, 2027 | Technical Advisory Committee Meeting | Gulf Coast Community Foundation (1549 State St, Sarasota, FL 34236)
- Friday, January 29, 2027 | Management Board Meeting | Gulf Coast Community Foundation (1549 State St, Sarasota, FL 34236)
- Friday, February 5, 2027 | Policy Board Meeting | SRQ Media Studio: City Hall Annex (1565 First Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, adjacent to main Sarasota City Hall Offices)
- Monday, April 19, 2027 | Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting | Location TBD
- Friday, April 23, 2027 | Technical Advisory Committee Meeting | Location TBD
- Friday, April 30, 2027 | Management Board Meeting | Location TBD
- Friday, May 28, 2027 | Policy Board Meeting | Location TBD
- Monday, August 23, 2027 | Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting | Location TBD
- Friday, August 27, 2027 | Technical Advisory Committee Meeting | Location TBD
- Friday, September 10, 2027 | Management Board Meeting | Location TBD
- Friday, September 24, 2027 | Policy Board Meeting | Location TBD
Meeting Materials Archive
Please click the links below to download meeting materials.
January 9, 2026 | Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
January 23, 2026 | Management Board Meeting
February 2, 2026 | Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
February 6, 2026 | Policy Board Meeting
April 6, 2026 | Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
May 1, 2026 | Management Board Meeting
May 22, 2026 | Policy Board Meeting
August 28, 2026 | Management Board Meeting