Biggest concerts, comedianscoming to Tampa, Sarasota from October to December 50-plus things to do in Septemberin Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Punta Gorda Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily ...

To help keep track of it all, here are 100-plus things to do in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties in October, presented in chronological order. Event details are subject to change.

Editor's note: This story was last updated Sunday, Oct. 6, ahead of Hurricane Milton being forecast to hit the Sarasota and Bradenton area as a Category 3 storm. Please check with the event ...

Music in the Park on Riverwalk and Bradenton Public Market return this weekend Beans or no beans? For the 24th year, local firehouses will be competing in a chili cook-off taking place outside ...

Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency ahead of Milton for Sarasota, Manatee, and more than 30 other Florida counties ... Sign up to receive restaurant news and reviews plus info on things to ...