Residents delight in cooler temperatures for Snow Fest

Carnival foods, rides and attractions bring out families during cold weekend for Snow Fest.

  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 9:48 a.m. December 21, 2015
  • Sarasota
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Some residents spotted snow this weekend east of Downtown Sarasota at the Ringling Shopping Center. 

Snow Fest Sarasota returned to bring daily performances, visits with Santa Claus and of course snow. The cooler weather was perfect for families to enjoy carnival rides, a snow slide and a snow patch for children to play. 

Chloe Wass has a blast going down the snow slide.
Chloe Wass has a blast going down the snow slide.
Charlotte Venture and Chloe Lawless take a spin on the airplane ride.
Charlotte Venture and Chloe Lawless take a spin on the airplane ride.
Jeff and Katie Livingston
Jeff and Katie Livingston
Leo and Carrie Bertrand
Leo and Carrie Bertrand
Merrick Griesmeyer takes a slippery ride down the snow slide.
Merrick Griesmeyer takes a slippery ride down the snow slide.
The Ringling Shopping Center was filled with families and fun for the weekend-long event Snow Fest Sarasota.
The Ringling Shopping Center was filled with families and fun for the weekend-long event Snow Fest Sarasota.
Riley Coyne does his best to stay on the motorcycle ride.
Riley Coyne does his best to stay on the motorcycle ride.
Santa Claus made an appearance at Snow Fest before making a trek to the North Pole.
Santa Claus made an appearance at Snow Fest before making a trek to the North Pole.
Stacy and Steven Carlin with Ana and Max
Stacy and Steven Carlin with Ana and Max

 

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