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Committee approves City Island site for Dr. Eugenie Clark bronze, pending agreement with Mote Marine

Sarasota City Public Art Committee · November 5, 2025
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Summary

The Public Art Committee approved placement of a life-size bronze of Dr. Eugenie Clark (the "Shark Lady") on City Island near the original Mote Marine site, subject to a formal agreement with Mote Marine. The bronze was developed as part of Statues for Equality; staff said the piece is complete and currently in Australia awaiting shipment.

The Public Art Committee on Nov. 5 approved placing a life-size bronze of Dr. Eugenie Clark, the marine biologist known as the "Shark Lady," on City Island (Ken Thompson Parkway) with the stipulation that staff finalize a formal agreement with Mote Marine, which leases property on City Island.

Staff said the sculpture was developed…

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