Beachside Hospitality Group Raises $15,000 for Florida Marine Conservation

Beachside Hospitality Group has raised $15,000 to support marine conservation efforts through donations to Mote Marine Laboratory and Clearwater Marine Aquarium following fundraising campaigns at its Manatee and Pinellas County restaurants.

Across Beachside Hospitality’s three Manatee County restaurants – Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, Sandbar Seafood + Spirits, and Beach House Waterfront Restaurant – the group donated $1 from every Chubby Mermaid cup sold, resulting in a $10,000 contribution to Mote.

The donation supports Mote’s manatee rehabilitation and conservation programs and elevates Beachside Hospitality's partnership to the Bay Partner level. Beachside Hospitality presented the donation to Mote at its Marine Mammal Center on City Island in Sarasota, where Mote rehabilitates manatees and conducts research and animal care.

A similar campaign at Beachside Hospitality's Clearwater restaurants raised $5,000 for Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s research and animal rescue programs.

“Our restaurants are rooted in Florida's coastal communities, so supporting the organizations that help protect them is important to our team and guests," said Greg Powers, CEO of Beachside Hospitality Group. "We're grateful to everyone who participated, and we look forward to expanding these partnerships with various events each year.”

“Generous support from community partners like Beachside Hospitality helps make that care possible,” said Lynne Byrd, Mote’s Rehabilitation & Medical Care manager. “Donations like this not only provide critical resources for the manatees currently in our care but also strengthen our ability to respond when the next animal needs help. Community investment is essential to our mission, and we're incredibly grateful to everyone who chooses to support marine mammal conservation.”

With 14 restaurants throughout Florida, Beachside Hospitality Group remains committed to supporting organizations that make a meaningful impact in the communities it serves.

Mote has an over 70-year legacy as an independent, nonprofit, 501(c)3 global marine research and science education institution. Today, Mote has grown into ten campuses stretching from Sarasota Bay to Key West. It has 38 diverse world-class research programs and centers of excellence studying oceans locally and internationally, with an emphasis on positively impacting conservation and sustainable use of marine resources.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a non-profit organization and aquarium dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick and injured marine animals, public education, conservation, and research.

About Beachside Hospitality Group
Beachside Hospitality Group, founded in 2014 and based in St. Petersburg, Florida, operates 14 restaurants across the state and employs nearly 1,200 team members. The company delivers exceptional dining experiences with wild-caught and free-range ingredients, standout seafood offerings, and friendly service in scenic settings. In 2024, it expanded with the acquisition of three Manatee County waterfront restaurants and launched Beachside Hospitality Events to host weddings and private events. Led by CEO Greg Powers, CFO Lisa Smithson-Payne, and COO Eddie Wright, the leadership team brings over 25 years of industry experience. Committed to giving back, Beachside Hospitality has donated over $200,000 to charitable causes, including the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. For more information on Beachside Hospitality Group, visit www.bshgrp.com.