Is It Hot in Here?

I Grew up Participating in a Hell House. It Was Weird.

Guts and gore in the name of the Lord.

10/26/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Something Evil in the Woods

The Blair Witch Project Turns 25 Next Year. We Talked to Writer and Director Dan Myrick About Its Legacy.

Myrick, a Sarasota native who graduated from Riverview High School, is still in the horror game.

10/26/2023 By Clayton Trutor

That's the Spirit

Spirit Halloween Should Definitely Sell These Six Sarasota-Specific Costumes

These might just inspire your own DIY costume. Happy Halloween!

10/25/2023 By Hannah "Hemlock" Phillips/Gigi "Chainsaw" Ortwein

Good Gourd

'Summerween' Combines Halloween and Coastal Culture. It's Perfect for Sarasota.

Amid the palms and beach sunsets, this Florida twist on Halloween decor can still spook.

10/13/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Scary-Sota

October's Biggest and Best Fall and Halloween Celebrations

Everything you need to know about our favorite spooky season events and festivals.

10/03/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Sick or Treat

The Best Halloween Candy: The Good, the Bad and the Yucky

Sarasota Magazine’s definitive Halloween candy rankings.

10/27/2022 By Isaac Eger

Deep Red

Chronic Cellars Delivers a Real Treat for Wine Lovers This Halloween

The California winery is offering horror movie recommendations and a spooky Spotify playlist to go along with its Sir Real wine.

10/26/2022 By Bob McGinn

Dress to Impress

These Sarasota-Specific Halloween Costumes Will Make You the Life of the Party

Don't know what to be this Halloween? We've got some thoughts.

10/25/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Welcome to Scare-Asota

Five Sarasota-Set Horror Movies We'd Like to See Get Made Tomorrow

If you're reading this and you're a Hollywood producer, let's make movie magic together.

10/24/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Just in Time for Halloween

Our Favorite Stephen King TV and Movie Adaptations

More than 100 shows and films have been made from the Sarasota resident's books and stories. Here are 10 of our favorites.

10/18/2022 By Kay Kipling and Cooper Levey-Baker

Wheelie Fun

Get Excited for Sarasota Bike Fest's Halloween Bike Parade

Get the bike gang back together for this family-friendly celebration of all things bicycle.

10/12/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Trick or Treat

The Best Halloween Events in Sarasota-Manatee

From spooky booze cruises to classic pumpkin festivals, there are local Halloween treats for all.

09/22/2022

Boo Bow Wow Meow

Protect Pets This Halloween With These Five Tips

A Sarasota veterinarian shares some safety tips for our fur babies.

10/29/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Trick or Treat

The Best Halloween Events in Sarasota-Manatee

Enjoy trick-or-treating, costume contests and plenty of sweets at these events in Sarasota-Manatee.

10/28/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Your Health Questions Answered

How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy During Halloween Season

With Halloween season comes lots of sugar, which is delicious—but it can wreak havoc on your teeth and gums. Here are some healthy habits to keep in mind as you snack.

10/27/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Meme me

Five Last-Minute Pop Culture-Inspired Halloween Costumes That Are Easy to Pull Together

Halloween is just five days away—need an idea for a costume? We're here to help.

10/26/2021 By Dedriana Perry

Halloween Creativity

Why Carve a Pumpkin When You Can Engrave One With a Laser?

This past Saturday, Sarasota's Faulhaber Fab Lab hosted a pumpkin laser-engraving event that put local families in the Halloween spirit.

10/25/2021 By Marc Griffin

Summerween

Skip the Pumpkin, and Make a Tropical Jack-o'-Lantern Instead

Wouldn’t you rather feast on watermelon and pineapple anyway?

10/21/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Cruel Summer

Put a Florida-Friendly Spin on Halloween With 'Summerween' Decor

Flamingos can definitely be ghoulish.

10/18/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Trick or Treat

Carve Out Some Time to Visit These Local Pumpkin Patches

'Tis the season for picking out a gorgeous gourd.

10/13/2021 By Marc Griffin