- May 15, 2025
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Daimy Sainz rides a mechanical bull.
Photo by James PeterJordan Johannes prepares a frozen pineapple drink.
Photo by James PeterZephyr Hills resident Emmalee Holtschulte bungees.
Photo by James PeterSRQ Beats gets the crowd moving on Main Street during the NYE block party.
Photo by James PeterSarasota residents Mike Stanford and Cha-Cha Sunshine celebrate New Year's Eve in style.
Photo by James PeterEthan Swier of Sarasota takes a spin on the mechanical bull.
Photo by James PeterEvelina Kovaleva focuses on staying upright while riding a mechanical bull on New Year's Eve.
Photo by James PeterAaron Wilson and Holly Jensen
Photo by James PeterCaryn King and Kim Somora of Bradenton
Photo by James PeterJoe Abel, the living statue
Photo by James PeterJennifer Rogers, Diane Polen, Cheri Hathaway, Joe Abel, Tambria Lynn, Theresa Hendry and Emily Nikoloudis get in the NYE spirit.
Photo by James PeterThe pineapple hangs above the crowd on New Year's Eve.
Photo by James PeterGreg Zen of 22N
Photo by James PeterGary Sobel of 22N rocks out on stage on New Year's Eve at the Sarasota Pineapple Drop Carnival.
Photo by James PeterSarasota rang in 2024 with an all-day block party that took over the city's downtown, with the epicenter at the intersection of Lemon Avenue and Main Street, where the pineapple hung ready to drop at midnight.
The block party kicked off at 1 p.m. and had something to offer all ages, with a variety of carnival rides, prize games and amusements for kids.
For older revelers, there were a variety of cocktails, frozen drinks and food stands. The party also offered live music from Chas Collins, 22N and SRQ Beats on three stages. Mechanical bulls on Main Street thrilled some, spilled others and were a hit with strolling spectators.
The night was capped off with the annual midnight pineapple drop and fireworks on the bayfront.
