# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mote-ivational Science Lecture — Venice Community Center
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Mote-ivational Science Lectures are back and we're expanding them in both size and scope, adding a new series serving the Venice and South Sarasota County communities! Listen as Mote scientists take the stage to share their latest findings, innovations and fieldwork — from coral reef research and marine animal health to red-tide breakthroughs, sustainable fisheries and so much more. 

This season’s lectures will take place in Venice, Sarasota, and Boca Grande, allowing us to share our research throughout Southwest Florida!

? South County Lectures will take place in person at the Venice Community Center. Attendees are invited to enjoy a pre-lecture reception at 5:00 p.m., featuring light refreshments, and lectures begin at 6:00 p.m.

? Monday, November 10, 2025 – Dr. Demian Chapman – Senior Scientist & Director, Sharks & Rays Conservation Research Program

? Thursday, February 19, 2026 – Dr. Jake Lasala – Staff Scientist & Program Manager, Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program

? Monday, March 9, 2026 – Gretchen Lovewell – Staff Scientist & Program Manager, Stranding Investigations Program


This popular lecture series will return in January at the new Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) for the very first time. Join us in Sarasota, Venice or Boca Grande to hear from Mote scientists firsthand! ✨ As an added feature of the Mote SEA lectures in Sarasota, a Zoom viewing option will also be available. Please note, registration is required for all attendees. ✨ For the full lineup of this season’s lectures, please visit mote.org/lecture.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/venice/mote-ivational-science-lecture-—-venice-community-center/200029247210429
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://ticketing.mote.org/events/0198bda1-63a4-57eb-d859-350735a2d1de?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=venice-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Venice
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Venice Community Center
- **lat**: 27.09515
- **long**: -82.44694
- **full address**: Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285-2416, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (https://allevents.in/org/mote-marine-laboratory-and-aquarium/6164859)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285-2416, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Mote-ivational Science Lecture — Venice Community Center ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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