- April 15, 2025
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Attendees enjoyed a laid-back vibe and delicious food at Farm to Fillet.
Photo by Lori SaxPresident and CEO of Mote, Michael Crosby and Sharon Crosby
Photo by Lori SaxMegan Sorby and Paul Mattison
Photo by Lori SaxThe day was more conducive to a great banquet under the oaks.
Photo by Lori SaxApple Butter, the blue grass band, entertained guests.
Photo by Lori SaxCheryl Thomas, Graham Johnson and Karen Neudahl
Photo by Lori SaxWilliam Gilbert, Mike Pickelsimer and Beth Gilbert
Photo by Lori SaxIgor Pertile and Erin Paige Tso
Photo by Lori SaxDebra Hartwell, Elaine Olges, Avery Schlemmer and Chris Garber
Photo by Lori SaxKeith Mercier and Patrick Wright
Photo by Lori SaxBrian and Jennifer Cooke
Photo by Lori SaxKabrena and Jabari Willliams
Photo by Lori SaxAnna Maria and Eric Hunsader
Photo by Lori SaxRoy and Tracy Ketzler
Photo by Lori SaxEllen Cunningham
Photo by Lori SaxJoseph and Jo Hanson
Photo by Lori SaxDavid and Laurie Ying
Photo by Lori SaxDrew, Melinda, Benji and Mae Hershberger
Photo by Lori SaxLaurel Cohen, Axel Traugott, Rebecca and Michael Moore
Photo by Lori SaxMatthew Warham, Megan Fraser, Hillard Hicks and Dr. Kirstie Francis
Photo by Lori SaxKristiana Serbin, Sheryl Vieira and Andria Pickarz
Photo by Lori SaxAlison Albee and Paula Caldentey
Photo by Lori SaxJohn and Bonnie Hall
Photo by Lori SaxKevin and Donna Graves
Photo by Lori SaxRandall and Karen Winters with Rob and Susan Tepperman
Photo by Lori SaxAndria Pickarz
Photo by Lori SaxChef Paul Mattison gives highlights about the guests' meal and sustainable food.
Photo by Lori SaxNicole Rhody
Photo by Lori SaxFirst course of the day is sun shrimp gumbo with Jo Island clams
Photo by Lori SaxGuests enjoy the sustainable meal of the day.
Photo by Lori SaxMote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium supporters gathered at its Aquaculture Research Park Feb. 11 for its annual Farm to Fillet luncheon to get a behind-the-scenes tour of the aquaculture research it conducts there and enjoy a sustainable lunch using locally sourced ingredients.
It may have taken another week to be able to hold the event, but with blue skies and plenty of sunshine, it was worth the wait. The event, originally scheduled for Feb. 4, was delayed because of weather.
Mote scientists educated attendees about their work to find sustainable aquaculture methods to help feed the world, restock overfished populations, mitigate red tide and restore Florida’s coral reef.
Long tables set up under shady oaks hosted a Mattison’s prepared lunch featuring red drum fish and vegetables grown at the research park.
