Bad Weather Forecast Cancels Events In Sarasota, Bradenton Areas

SARASOTA-BRADENTON, FL — With strong storms moving into Florida this weekend, bringing with them heavy rains, possible flooding and gusty winds, a number of holiday events and other happenings have been canceled.

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This story will be updated as more cancellations are announced.

• Bradenton Market: The weekly market in downtown Bradenton is canceled Saturday.
• Bradenton Police Fill the Truck Toy Drive: Saturday’s toy drive will be drive-thru only. Donations will be collected under the covered entrance to the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enter from 10th Street and volunteers will collect donations.
• Party on the Plaza: CoolToday Park has canceled Saturday’s concert featuring the Majesty of Rock. All purchased tickets will be refunded at the original point of purchase.
• North Port Parks & Rec: The North Port Aquatic Center, Atwater Splash Pad and Warm Mineral Springs will be closed on Saturday and Sunday.
• Rock Painting: This event hosted by Sarasota Rocks at Creative Liberties has been canceled.
• Seven Years Past Concert: This Saturday night show at Big Top Brewing Company has been postponed. A new date will be announced.
• Wreaths Across America Day: The Wreaths Across America ceremony planned for Saturday at the Sarasota National Cemetery has been canceled. The escort and wreath laying has been postponed with no future date provided yet.

Know of any weekend events being canceled because of the inclement weather? Email Tiffany.Razzano@Patch.com.