Fairs are messy, loud, and potentially exhausting. So nothing says “I’m ready for a fair” like sturdy boots you can trudge through mud in.

As we enter 2025, here are the biggest annual events to look forward to this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

We ease into our lineup of exciting January events in Sarasota and Manatee counties with an “aquatic spectacular,” an orchid show and sale, two free outdoor movie screenings, and a free block party ...

We also have the return of a monthly concert series, in January featuring a group that's up for Best Reggae Album at next month's Grammys ceremony; shows hosted by Jazz Club of Sarasota, celebrating ...

Cold temperatures have arrived in the Sunshine State and social media is full of memes making fun of the weather.

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of fun, food, music, and, of course, celebrating the beloved gentle giants of the ...

The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch, which was voted as the top farmers market in Florida for the second year in a row, will ...

Stroll the charming historic districts, enjoy 17 miles of undeveloped beaches on the Canaveral National Seashore, and enjoy ...

Manatee County is gearing up for the RUN Manatee 5K Series in 2025. Three races will be held across the county at different ...

A massive crowd of manatees sheltering from the cold ... USA TODAY's journalists covered a wide range of fun, quirky occurrences and topics that have had fueled conversations in the newsroom ...

The hope is to get more homes up including in Manatee Creek, as long as there ... some scholarships and some fun events, but it turned into a pretty major effort," Cass said.