A Center of Excellence in
Marine Genomics

Rental space is available at the Center for Marine Studies (CMS) on the campus of the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience.

Site Overview

The Center for Marine Studies (CMS), which opened in March, 2007, is situated on the campus of the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience on the beautiful eastern shore of the Intracoastal Waterway, south of St. Augustine, Florida. The 17,000 square foot, two-story CMS is an ideal venue for receptions, concerts, meetings, seminars and retreats, with breath-taking views on its north and west sides. A reception area, catering kitchen, classrooms and a 272-seat auditorium are available for rent.

Facility Details

On the first floor, the Lastinger Family Foundation Interactive Area, a reception hall, features a two-story atrium overlooking the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway. 48' X 30' (1440 sq. ft.)

The Lohman Auditorium holds 272 people and is equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.

The Strickland Family Conference Room is perfect for small meetings, featuring audio-visual and teleconferencing capabilities.

The Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson Biotechnology Lab, on the second floor, is a well-equipped teaching lab for upper level classes. 40' X 32' (1280 sq. ft.)

• The Jo Ann Lohman Volunteer Lounge offers a full kitchen available to a caterer;
• An upper level classroom is equipped with an LCD projector and screen;
• The Newman Family Reading Room overlooks the reception area with views of the Intracoastal Waterway;
• Flagler County Tourist Development Council Community Education Laboratory, on the first floor, is mainly used for Whitney Lab's education programs for children during the school year, but is available when not in use.
• The CMS is equipped with locker and shower facilities.

Rental Agreement

A reservation deposit equal to 50% of the rental fee is required at time of booking. The remainder of the rental fee is due the day of event. After your event, the leased area must be free and clear of debris and trash. You will find trash and recycling dumpsters behind the Administration Building.

Should you require the use of a catering service and/or rental company for tables, chairs, linens etc., we will furnish a list of companies who are familiar with the Whitney Lab facilities.

Area accommodations for guests can be found at the following web sites:

www.visitflagler.org
www.oldcity.com

The Georgia Aquarium's Marineland Dolphin Conservation Center is located directly across from the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience.

For more information about facility rental, please contact Alice Scarisbrick at (904) 461-4019 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Whitney Hall, the Lab’s original conference center built in 1976, is also available for rent.

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