Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics

Things To Do

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is proud to participate in the 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics which will pass through the streets of Sarasota County on Friday, April 19, 2024. Sheriff's office members, along with local Special Olympics athletes, will run along U.S. 41 from Gulf Gate Pavilion beginning at 8:00 a.m. and head north until the torch is passed to the Sarasota Police Department in front of Paradise Plaza at Bay and Bee Ridge Roads. Traffic delays could occur on U.S. 41 between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Drivers may want to avoid the area or allow for extra time.

« View The Thursday Apr 18, 2024 SRQ Daily Edition
« Back To SRQ Daily Archive

Read More

Veteran Forward Looks to Bring Leadership, Scoring Ability to Sarasota Paradise

Veteran Forward Looks to Bring Leadership, Scoring Ability to Sarasota Paradise

Dylan Campbell | Dec 4, 2025

Blending Athleisure, Wellness and Community at Foundry Collective SRQ

Blending Athleisure, Wellness and Community at Foundry Collective SRQ

Cecilia Mould | Dec 1, 2025

Paddling Dragons

Angela Long changed the course of her life - and countless others - through embracing dragon boat racing after recovering from breast cancer

Dylan Campbell | Dec 1, 2025

Sarasota Paradise Sign Finnish Midfielder Maximus Tainio

Sarasota Paradise Sign Finnish Midfielder Maximus Tainio

Dylan Campbell | Nov 27, 2025