Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium and the Dolphin and Whale Hospital are non-profit organizations that must raise funds to pay for all expenses that are incurred during rehabilitation of animals. The largest fundraiser for the Hospital has been the Evening With The Stars, during which stars from daytime television soap operas are brought to Sarasota for an evening of fun and fund raising. Each event there is an autograph session, a gourmet sit-down dinner, silent auction and a live auction including items donated by the stars. Tickets for the event go on sale during the summer and the event is held during late winter/early spring. If you are interested in receiving an announcement regarding the purchasing of tickets for the next event, send an email message to stars@mote.org and the information will be sent to you as it becomes available.

Information regarding Upcoming Event

Photos and information from 2002 Event

Photos and information from 2001 Event

Photos and information from 2000 Event