- April 2, 2025
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Kelsey, Michael and Megan Martin
Photo by Ian SwabyMax Nordstrom, 10, and Mark Nordstrom recreate the poster of "Back to the Future Part II" with James O'Brien's modified DeLorean.
Photo by Ian SwabyGina Torres' dog Luna, dressed as "X-Dog," finds a cozy spot at a vendor booth by Bath Fitter.
Photo by Ian SwabyTJ Glaser, dressed as Felix Renault, a fireball-tossing character he created in Dungeons and Dragons, and Rehana Quadir, dressed as Vi from League of Legends
Photo by Ian Swaby
Gabriel Hammond, 5, and Kellie Hammond discover the swords on display with the help of Boris Bufano.
Photo by Ian SwabyLuna Silva browses some keychains.
Photo by Ian SwabySean Farrell browses artwork.
Photo by Ian SwabyBrett Muncie built this costume of Jango Fett from the "Star Wars" franchise 22 years ago, incorporating an official costume helmet he repainted and fitted with welding glass. However, his son Ethan Muncie, 21, has grown into the suit.
Photo by Ian SwabyNora Burgess, 2, Izzy Burgess, 4, Everett Burgess, 7 and Peter Burgess, 9
Photo by Ian SwabyJing Wu, Savana Byrne and Mei-Li Thompson
Photo by Ian SwabyNicholas Thomas as Deadpool
Photo by Ian SwabyBrigg Wallace, 10 and Denali Richman, 10, dressed as Blue Link and Green Link from "The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures."
Photo by Ian SwabySarasota's August Kane thoroughly enjoys the community spirit at SarasotaCon, even from his spot at the entrance.
Each year, he's eager to come and volunteer at the event, which celebrates pop culture with comics, other items and collectibles, and plenty of attendees in costume.
"It's fun. Family friendly. Kids come out. Costumes, arts, crafts, locals. It's just so much joy, something to do around here. Carmine cares a lot about these people," he said, referring to organizer Carmine De Santo.
During the event, held Aug. 10 at the Carlisle Inn & Conference Center, the community put on its best face — or rather, faces — with plenty of elaborate costumes, as well as a costume contest.
It also brought Tami Erin of the 1998 film "The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking," the "Baby" vehicle from the TV series "Supernatural," and a modified DeLorean mimicking the one from "Back to the Future."
"It's my first con. It's fantastic, and I love the fact that the community comes out for it," said attendee Nicholas Thomas.
