Grinch Spotted in Sarasota and Manatee Counties Ahead of Van Wezel Performances

November 5, 2025 | Sarasota

Last week may have been Halloween, but The Grinch started his quest to steal Christmas early this year by attempting to recruit Sarasotans to help him steal Christmas. In advance of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, The Grinch visited iconic Sarasota locations including Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Lido Beach, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, and more.

The Grinch also stopped by Halloween events hoping some of the children would be interested in showing their mischievous sides. He was unsuccessful during his time at Nathan Benderson Park’s Trick or Treat Around the Lake, Robert L. Taylor Community Complex’s Trunk or Treat, and St. Armands Circle’s Fright Night…

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