OSPREY, FL (August 19, 2026) Indulge in culinary delights, sip delicious cocktails, and dance the night away at the return of Big Waters Land Trust’s Party in Paradise on Saturday, November 14. The local not-for-profit invites you to join them for a breathtaking evening in support of their mission to protect land and water for the benefit of people and nature. A limited quantity of early bird tickets are available now at a reduced rate.
This year’s Party in Paradise invites guests to experience the wonder of The Living Landscape. Taking place at their Bay Preserve headquarters in Osprey, the event will see the property infused with a lush, layered, vibrance celebrating the renewal and resilience of the landscapes Big Waters protects. Guests will enjoy traditional elements, including dinner and dancing, alongside immersive experiences and unexpected moments of delight designed to surprise and inspire.
“Party in Paradise is a chance for our community to come together and celebrate the resilience that makes this region so extraordinary,” says Christine Johnson, president of Big Waters Land Trust. “This year’s theme, The Living Landscape, highlights the strength and vitality of the places we protect, and the importance of working together to ensure they thrive for generations to come. It’s a celebration of what we can accomplish as a community, reflecting both our progress and our promise.”
The event begins at 6:00 pm and cocktail attire is requested. General admission tickets include open seating with premium placement VIP tables available through select sponsorship opportunities. There will be high-tops, cocktail tables, and lounge seating available throughout the event space. Ticket prices will increase to full price on September 1 or sooner if early bird inventory runs out.
To learn more, explore available sponsorship opportunities, and secure your reservation today, visit bigwaterslandtrust.org/pip26 or reach out to Dawn Lansing at d.lansing@bwlt.org or 941.918.2100.
About Big Waters Land Trust
Big Waters protects Florida’s land and water for the benefit of people and nature. Through strategic collaborations with individuals, groups, organizations, and government, they work to ensure all people have access to clean water, fresh air, nutritious food, abundant wildlife, beautiful natural areas to enjoy, and all the other physical and mental benefits nature provides. Their vital work strengthens Florida’s resiliency to storms and floods, enriches lives, and helps safeguard our community for generations to come.
Learn more at bigwaterslandtrust.org.
