Noah Roman, 5, his mother Kiersten Perez, Salem Friday, 4, her mother Tabitha Lenz, and brother Teddy Friday, 2, came dressed for the season.
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Sandy Stolp just returned from a vacation to Hudson, North Carolina.
She says although many streets there were filled with wineries and breweries, no place compares to Sarasota.
Stolp, who also goes by the name "Sarasota Sandy," was glad to be at J.D. Hamel Park for Rocktoberfest Downtown Sarasota, enjoying the music of the band Big Night Out on Oct. 18.
The event, held from Oct. 17 to 19, featured a variety of area bands from Crossfire Creek Band to Gas House Gorillas, as well as vendors offering food including Oktoberfest cuisine, crafts, and other items.
Stolp said she appreciated that the community offers events where families can attend without having to pay admission.
"It's just wonderful to be here, and what a beautiful time to be here," she said.
Glen and Monica Greenleaf, visitors from Apollo Beach, applaud the performance.
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Sarasota conga player Edsel performs.
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Sandy Stolp dances to the live music.
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Robert Ahwerst, Alex Bischoff and Markus Steffek of Sarasota's German Food Trailer offered Oktoberfest cuisine.
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SRQ Kickball members spend time together at the event. Front: Andrew Hall and Luis Rodriguez. Back: Gina Garcia, Courtney Callahan, Shaun Rycroft, Jaymee Landers, John Hutchinson and Amanda Womack.
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Harold Canoy of Island Tastes prepares Filipino cuisine.
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Kevin Çelebi performs on stage.
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Dave Becker and Diane Becker applaud the band on stage.
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Lori Landis, Lauraine Newmark, and Newmark's cockatoo Harley, who loves music, enjoy the event.
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Noah Roman, 5, his mother Kiersten Perez, Salem Friday, 4, her mother Tabitha Lenz, and brother Teddy Friday, 2, came dressed for the season.
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Teri and Dave Topping browse the items on offer at the event.
Ian Swaby is the Sarasota neighbors writer for the Observer. Ian is a Florida State University graduate of Editing, Writing, and Media and previously worked in the publishing industry in the Cayman Islands.
