November 2025

Holiday Events Spotlight 2025 – Part 2

If you've already read Part 1, you know what to expect: cozy evenings, zero frostbites, and lights that bounce off the bay. Here are four more Sarasota and Manatee county events to round out December - from boats and big tops to gifts you can't find at the mall. Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights Since 1986, a fleet of decked-out boats has lit up Sarasota Bay while thousands watch from Bayfront...

Holiday Events Spotlight 2025 – Part 1

Florida holidays aren’t about snowdrifts and parkas. They’re about warm nights, waterfront views, and lights you can actually enjoy without freezing. If you're in Sarasota/Bradenton for the holidays, these four picks deliver maximum cheer with minimal hassle. Holidays at UTC UTC turns the season into a nightly ritual: synced light shows, Friday/Saturday outdoor movies, a real ice rink (because we...