Member Spotlight
“Rotary has allowed me to grow my passion for community service by forming a relationship with others that share my values. I have made so many lifetime friends through Rotary.”
Carol Mitchell
Past President
Rotary Club of Sarasota Bay · Since 1958
in Action.
Neighbors serving neighbors. Remarkable people making real impact — in Sarasota and around the world. Join us for fellowship, purpose, and work that matters.
Fellowship
Meet remarkable people who share your commitment to Sarasota and your community.
Service
Hands-on projects in our backyard and around the world — real work, real results.
Impact
68 years of measurable change in Sarasota. And we're just getting started.
Is this what you thought
ROTARY WAS?
Most people picture stuffy lunches and old business cards.
Here's the real story.
The History & Heart of Rotary
Rotarians Are Everywhere — Including Sarasota Bay
Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create lasting change — locally and around the world. In Sarasota since 1958, our club has been at the heart of that mission.
Member Spotlight
“Rotary has allowed me to grow my passion for community service by forming a relationship with others that share my values. I have made so many lifetime friends through Rotary.”
Carol Mitchell
Past President
Membership
Rotary membership is by invitation — and that's intentional. When you join, you're not just signing up for a club. You're being personally welcomed by someone who already believes in you.
The easiest first step? Come to one of our Tuesday meetings as our guest. No commitment, no pressure — just lunch, great people, and a real look at what we do. If Rotary feels like a fit, a member will be glad to sponsor your membership and walk you through the rest.
Join us any 1st or 3rd Tuesday at noon at 100 Central Condominium, Sarasota — or join via Zoom. No invitation needed to visit.
Reserve your spot in person → Join via Zoom →Good conversation is how every Rotary membership begins. If you're interested, a member will offer to sponsor you. There's no hard sell — just genuine connection.
When you're ready, your sponsor guides you through our straightforward membership process. We'll handle the rest.
Request the application form →Get In Touch
Fill this out and a member of our club will follow up personally — usually within a day or two.
Our Leadership
Club President
A Sarasota optometrist and one of the club's longest-serving active members since 1985, Dr. Morgan takes the helm as President for 2026–27. A fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, he is married to Bobbi and has two daughters, Katie and Kristy.
President-Elect
Tim is a planetary ethicist and Professor of Environmental Studies at Ringling College of Art and Design, where he teaches sustainability, ecological cities, and environmental ethics. Co-author of This Spaceship Earth, he serves as Co-Chair for the Environment in District 6960 and steps into the role of President-Elect, serving as President in 2027–28.
Vice President
Linda Chomiak brings decades of management experience spanning International and Domestic Defense and Commercial Industry — including Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Finance, Supply Chain, and Proposal Management for government defense contracts. A single mother, she served as Finance Chair for the Brookline, NH Finance Committee and currently volunteers at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and the Senior Friendship Center.
* Officers effective July 1, 2026.
What We Do
From Sarasota's waterways to meals for children in need, our members show up, roll up their sleeves, and get it done.
Sarasota Bay Rotary and Sunrise Rotary planted 500 trees in a single day at Palmer Ranch Promenade Estates — a lake-encircling microforest with diverse aquatic plantings. One of the most visible environmental projects in our club's history.
Our Impact
A quick look at what Sarasota Bay Rotary has done — in our own backyard.
68
Years serving Sarasota, since 1958
500
Trees planted in a single day — World Environment Day, June 2026
84
Crock-pots delivered through the Meals in Motion project
36
Active members in the club today
Bay Breeze Newsletter
The Bay Breeze is our club's newsletter — packed with member news, upcoming speakers, project updates, and community stories. Published each meeting week.
