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Celebrate our inaugural year in style at Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA)!<\/p>\n

Please join us for an evening beneath the mesmerizing glow of the ocean, where the vibrant energy of the Southern Hemisphere comes alive at Mote SEA.<\/p>\n

Inspired by our charismatic Chilean Humboldt penguins, our first-ever Black & White Party will transport you to the coasts of South America, where the rhythm of the music meets the flavor of the sea. Indulge in bold, artfully designed small plates and cocktails infused with South American zest as you wander through Mote SEA\u2019s luminous underwater galleries.<\/p>\n

Then, let the pulse of Latin music lead you into the lavish Exploration Hall, where you\u2019ll dance the night away in true Mote style, surrounded by marine science and ocean wonders.<\/p>\n

\"Penguins<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Sponsorship and ticket information:<\/strong> Contact Danielle Dwyer, (941) 388-4441 ext. 131, or Ddwyer@mote.org.<\/p>\n

What to wear:<\/strong> Black & White cocktail attire\u2014elegant, playful and perfectly penguin-inspired.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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\n \n \"Mote's <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n Mote's resident Humboldt penguins <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n
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\n \n \"A <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n A blacktip reef shark swims in the Indo-Pacific gallery at Mote Science Education Aquarium. <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n
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\n Humboldt penguins at Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n
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\n \n \"Guests <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n Guests meet a ray at Mote SEA <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n
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\n \n \"Humboldt <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n Humboldt penguins at Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n
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\n \n \"A <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n A sea nettle jelly in the Indo-Pacific habitat of Mote SEA. <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Sponsorship Opportunities<\/h3>\n

Contact Danielle Dwyer for sponsorship and ticket information at (941) 388-4441 ext. 131 or Ddwyer@mote.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

\n \n Emperor Sponsor | $15,000\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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  • Recognition as presenting sponsor<\/li>\n
  • Logo (or name) listed prominently on all event collateral and media<\/li>\n
  • 10 event tickets with reserved seating<\/li>\n
  • Private behind-the-scenes tour of Mote\u2019s animal hospital<\/li>\n
  • Option to name an enrichment item used in animal care<\/li>\n
  • Verbal recognition during event<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Logo and link on event webpage<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Framed thank you photo with a Penguin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
    \n \n Royal Tux Sponsor | $10,000\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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    • Logo (or name) listed in all event emails<\/li>\n
    • Logo (or name) listed on all event collateral<\/li>\n
    • Eight event tickets with reserved seating<\/li>\n
    • Logo (or name) on event webpage<\/li>\n
    • Framed thank you photo with a penguin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
      \n \n Waddle Squad Sponsor | $6,500\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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      • Logo (or name) listed in all event emails<\/li>\n
      • Logo (or name) listed in all event collateral<\/li>\n
      • Six event tickets with reserved seating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
        \n \n Photo\/Photo Booth Sponsor | $5,000\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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        • Logo (or name) listed in all event emails<\/li>\n
        • Logo (or name) listed on all event collateral<\/li>\n
        • Four event tickets with reserved seating<\/li>\n
        • Logo (or name) displayed on photo-booth prints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
          \n \n Flipper Friend Sponsor | $2,500\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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          • Four event tickets<\/li>\n
          • Name listed in event program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
            \n \n Pebble Partner Sponsor | $500\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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            • Two event tickets<\/li>\n
            • Name listed in event program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n

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              Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!<\/h3>\n
              Presenting Sponsor<\/strong><\/div>\n
              <\/div>\n

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