the 2nd Anniversary Celebration of The Bay Park - a month-long celebration offering nearly 70 free events that bring the best of The Bay to life and recognize the two-year milestone of the park. The celebration includes free waterfront concerts by headlining musical acts like: World-renowned Scottish soul and funk group, Average White Band, with opener Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe “Sistas in the Name of Soul” (Oct. 18); The Breakers: A Tribute to Tom Petty (Oct. 19). Other Signature Events include fan favorites like: 3rd annual Taste of The Bay food festival Presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals (Oct. 20); Boo! at The Bay Family Halloween event (Oct. 25); Park-toberfest (Oct. 6); Bark-toberfest (Oct. 12); Second Anniversary Community Celebration (Oct. 16) celebrating all things TWO (twins, couples, 2-year olds). This is truly a momentous occasion for our community - not only because of the great free events but because it celebrates an iconic community asset - what will be a signature 53-acre public park, right along Sarasota Bay, that preserves and restores precious waterfront land for the enjoyment of future generations.

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