Brunch on the Bay

Brunch on the Bay

Brunch on the Bay: A delicious way to celebrate students

Community members gathered to celebrate and support USF Sarasota-Manatee students during the 31st annual Brunch on the Bay. Since its founding in 1994, more than $1.3 million has been awarded to over 2,600 local USF students through this annual fundraising event.

TITLE SPONSOR: USF CREDIT UNION

"It's an opportunity to raise funds for student scholarships and for upcoming leaders in our community." - Richard J. Skaggs, president and CEO of USF Credit Union

Our 2026 Brunch on the Bay Co-Chairs!

Dedicated champions of USF, meet sibling co-chairs Dr. Jennifer Bencie and Luke Bencie. As co-chairs, they bring their shared passion for education, public service, and community engagement to lead Brunch on the Bay in supporting scholarships that change lives.

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