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🍦 Spooky Season and New Sushi Spot
Best Things To Do in SRQ: 10/23 - 10/26
Carson B
October 21, 2025
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In today’s edition of the Sarasota Scoop:
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Carson
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📰 Local Headline Roundup
Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb Plans His Final Season
Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb is preparing for his final season after 17 years leading the company. For his farewell, Webb is mixing old favorites with fresh choreography, highlighting both the dancers’ talent and the company’s growth since he took over in 2007. The season will open with a tribute to choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton, whose work helped shape Sarasota Ballet’s reputation on the national stage.
Christ Church Kicks Off Season with Successful Food Drive
Christ Church of Longboat Key kicked off its season with a “Welcome Back” food drive, collecting more than 1,500 pounds of donations for All Faiths Food Bank. The event drew over 100 parishioners who dropped off nonperishable goods, enjoyed fellowship, and marked the church’s return to its busy fall schedule. The congregation plans to hold similar community outreach efforts throughout the season.
⭐ Restaurant Opening: Kuro Sushi Bar opens Nov. 1 on LWR Main Street
A new sushi spot is joining the Lakewood Ranch lineup. From Daniel Dokko—the chef behind JPan Sushi & Grill and Korê Steakhouse—comes Kuro Sushi Bar, opening Saturday, Nov. 1 on Main Street.
The space has been completely redesigned and will feature shareable Japanese-inspired plates, robata-grilled skewers, and fresh sushi rolls. Expect creative cocktails and an intimate six-seat omakase bar for a special chef’s choice experience (reservations only).
Tables are now open on OpenTable if you want to be among the first to try it.
Thursday
Manatee County Sheriff's Spooktactical Night
📍Manatee County Sheriff's Office | 🕦 5:30am | 🔗 details
Legend of Sleepy Hallow
📍Sarasota Polo Club | 🕦 6pm | 🔗 details
Italian Music Journey
📍MyMamma Restuarant | 🕦 6pm | 🔗 details
Creepy Cocktails and Courses
📍611 Central Avenue, Sarasota | 🕦 6:30pm | 🔗 details
Friday
Padgett Ranch Family Fest
📍5422 NE McIntyre Street, Arcadia | 🕦 10am | 🔗 details
Haunted Trails at the Park
📍Arlington Park | 🕦 5pm | 🔗 details
BooFest on Main Street
📍8100 Lakewood Main St | 🕦 6pm | 🔗 details
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
📍Van Wezel | 🕦 7:30pm | 🔗 details
Comedy Show: Chris Franjola
📍McCurdy's Comedy Club | 🕦 Multiple shows | 🔗 details
Saturday
Halloween at Bradenton Public Market
📍400 Old Main St, Bradenton | 🕦 9am | 🔗 details
DOG-a-ween
📍Paul Thorpe Park | 🕦 10am | 🔗 details
Halloween Dragon Egg Hunt
📍See details | 🕦 10am | 🔗 details
Repticon 2025
📍Sahib Shrine Center | 🕦 10am | 🔗 details
Music for a Cause
📍Humane Society of Sarasota | 🕦 2pm | 🔗 details
Water Lantern Festival
📍Nathan Benderson Park | 🕦 See details | 🔗 details
Annual Pumpkin Festival
📍Hollowgraves Haunted Manor | 🕦 See details | 🔗 details
Hunsader Pumkin Festival
📍Hunsader Farms | 🕦 See details | 🔗 details
Halloween Pub Crawl
📍Joe's On Main | 🕦 4pm | 🔗 details
Oceanic Evening
📍Mote Science Education Aquarium | 🕦 5:30pm | 🔗 details
Boo Bash
📍8341 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota | 🕦 8:45pm | 🔗 details
Sunday
Bill's Beer Run
📍North Jetty Park | 🕦 8am | 🔗 details
Spooktacular
📍Selby Gardens, Downtown | 🕦 10am | 🔗 details
Taste of The Bay
📍The Bay Park | 🕦 12pm | 🔗 details
PLAN AHEAD
5th Annual Grilled Cheese Festival
📍CoolPark Today | 📆 Nov 22nd | 🔗 details
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