If you forgot a gift this season, see which malls and stores are open on Christmas Eve, Christmas 2021 in Sarasota.
Enander’s Winter Wonderland in Nokomis features more than 400,000 lights, about 400 figurines, holiday music and a snow machine.
Keeping your holiday celebration low-key? Some restaurants in Sarasota are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
A Sarasota family has turned to “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" as inspiration for its holiday lights display each year.
Homes, businesses and destinations throughout the greater Sarasota area are decked out in festive lights for the holiday season.
The U.S. Postal Service’s annual Operation Santa program helps fulfill holiday wishes in Sarasota and across the country.
A Christmas tree shortage means families should get a tree earlier than usual.
Where are the best places to see holiday lights in Sarasota? Share your favorites so we can put them in our 2021 holiday light show guide!
Those interested in laying wreaths on veterans’ gravestones at Sarasota National Cemetery must register in advance this year.
Downtown Sarasota’s Holiday Parade celebrates its 25th anniversary Saturday after canceling last year’s event because of the pandemic.
You won’t find the typical Christmas traditions in Florida during the holiday season. Instead, the Sunshine State has created its own.
Small Business Saturday has never been more important as Sarasota small businesses pull themselves out of the pandemic.
Black Friday is Nov. 26. Find out which stores are closed on Thanksgiving and when they plan to reopen.
Here are some closures and schedule changes for government offices, facilities and services over the holiday weekend.
Santa’s Grand Arrival Celebration features a parade, the Festival of Lights, a fireworks show. The Holiday Gift Market also opens Saturday.
If you’re skipping the big gathering and home-cooked meal, make your reservations now at these restaurants in the Sarasota area.
The Sandy Claws Beach Run kicks off the holiday season with 1-mile and 5K fun runs, a costume contest, and the ultimate cup of hot cocoa.
Military veterans in Sarasota and nationwide will be recognized on Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11.
Popular pumpkin patches and farms in Florida offer a ton of autumn fun for the family.
Halloween weekend events in the Sarasota area include trick-or-treating, pumpkins, a tunnel of terror, an animatronic display, farm animals.
Late October is a great time to pick up the biggest pumpkin possible at Sarasota area pumpkin patches.
Get ready for Halloween and family fun in the Sarasota area by visiting these nearby pumpkin patches in 2021.
Sarasota County Halloween events include trick-or-treating, pumpkins, storytime, art workshop, movie night, fall festival, tea time, more.
After finding the best pumpkin in a Sarasota field or patch this fall, learn about the history of jack-o’-lanterns before carving.
Landmark pumpkin patches and farms in Florida offer a ton of fall fun for the family.
Last year, 1,100 kids attended the sheriff's office's drive-thru Halloween event. The agency is seeking candy donations for the 2021 event.
Whether you’re baking a pie, carving a jack-o'-lantern or decorating for Halloween, know these tips before heading to a local pumpkin patch.
What to know about pumpkins before visiting the best fields in Sarasota this fall.
Finding the best fall pumpkin at a field in the Sarasota area comes at a cost.
Pumpkin patches in the Sarasota area are gearing up for the peak season.
A fall visit to pumpkin fields in the Sarasota area can become even better with these books about pumpkins.
There are a few pumpkin patches in the Sarasota area. Here are some of the most beloved ones.
Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in Sarasota County in observance of the Fourth of July.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Sarasota.
Publish a photo of pops on the Sarasota Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.
Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in Sarasota County in observance of Memorial Day.