As Sarasota and Manatee counties continue to recover from Hurricane Milton and Helene, including hard-hit local restaurants , one of the most famous bands to ever hail from Florida will play an area benefit concert.
Lynyrd Skynyrd will headline Rock ‘N’ Support on Nov. 15 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto. Tickets go on sale today, Oct. 28, at noon, with proceeds benefiting local hospitality workers.
“When we got the call, we were happy to jump on board,” Lynyrd Skynyrd lead singer Johnny Van Zant said in a statement. “The band is a Florida band and our manager lives in Sarasota County as well. So we have family, friends and many fans affected by these storms. If we can raise some money for those in need and also take people away for a night of great music, then hopefully that is a ‘win-win’ and brings a little comfort to the community, then, let’s go!”
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