Suncoast Stargazers, Inc.

Public Stargazing

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Event

The Suncoast Stargazers return to Sarasota for a public event at the Bay Common Ground park area. 

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Time: 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Eastern

Location: The Bay Park Conservancy
655 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236

Information for Visitors

Location Details

The Bay Park Conservancy
655 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236
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Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
This was our last public stargazing event at the Bay Common Ground Park in Sarasota for the 2025/2026 observing season. Highlights of the evening were the Moon, Jupiter and 145 Canis Majoris. The event was a bit abbreviated due to unexpected cloud cover at 9:15. We return to this venue in October 2026 for three events throughout the 2026/2027 observing season.
Photo From Public Stargazing
Suncoast Stargazer members setting up their equipment for the public stargazing event in Sarasota on 3/28/26. We had 15 telescopes on site. Photo by Ed McDonough.
Photo From Public Stargazing
Guests wait in line to view Jupiter in a Celestron 8" SCT at the public event in Sarasota on 3/28/26. Photo by Ed McDonough.