Dog-filled day at the ballpark

On Aug. 18, Ed Smith Stadium hosted its first ever Paws at the Park event.

  • By Shane Donglasan
  • | 9:05 p.m. August 18, 2018
  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • Share

Baseball fans got the chance to bring along their four-legged companions to enjoy a Gulf Coast League Orioles minor league baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Aug. 17 at Ed Smith Stadium. Presented by Simply Events, Paws at the Park welcomed dogs of all sizes and breeds, many of them dressed up in their Orioles attire to cheer on their favorite team. The event featured about 20 local dog businesses and pets available for adoption from the Humane Society of Sarasota County. 

 

Tiffany and Matthew Koepke with their dog, Zara.
Tiffany and Matthew Koepke with their dog, Zara.
Wyatt Saulisbury greets Oscar, a dog waiting to be adopted from the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
Wyatt Saulisbury greets Oscar, a dog waiting to be adopted from the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
Eric and Sheila Nichols with their dogs Margarita, Salt, Martini and Shaker.
Eric and Sheila Nichols with their dogs Margarita, Salt, Martini and Shaker.
Honie and Marlee Furlow give away doggie goodie bags from Suncoast Veterinary.
Honie and Marlee Furlow give away doggie goodie bags from Suncoast Veterinary.
Haley Waitkun poses with her dog, Hades, in the photo booth.
Haley Waitkun poses with her dog, Hades, in the photo booth.
Megan and James Bishop with their dog, Cooper.
Megan and James Bishop with their dog, Cooper.
Stephanie Loring pushes her dog, Andrew James, along.
Stephanie Loring pushes her dog, Andrew James, along.
Andrew James is a big Orioles fan.
Andrew James is a big Orioles fan.
Kyla Stevenson hangs out with her pooch, Wrigley.
Kyla Stevenson hangs out with her pooch, Wrigley.
Brent Willey and Alina Belova bring their dog, Grady, to the ballpark.
Brent Willey and Alina Belova bring their dog, Grady, to the ballpark.

 

Latest News

A rendering of the Fruitville Road elevation of the 1899 Fruitville project.
  • July 3, 2026
1899 Fruitville apartment development advances
Changes to the city of Sarasota's public parking program means longer enforcement hours and higher fines.
  • July 2, 2026
City parking changes are now in effect
The city allowed a food truck to set up at the Lido Pavilion during a 2019 concession renovation project.
  • July 2, 2026
City to mull food trucks in downtown zone district
Ben Quartermaine was hired by Sarasota County to head up the new Stormwater Department, tasked to help prevent future flooding from tropical weather events and maintain runoff water quality.
  • July 2, 2026
Sarasota County stormwater budget request swells by 73%

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content