NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsSeptember 7, 2026Hillsborough County
Hundreds walk Ringling Bridge for Sarasota Fights Fentanyl event
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Hundreds of people gathered in Sarasota on Labor Day to participate in the third annual Sarasota Fights Fentanyl event, walking across the Ringling Bridge to honor lives lost to addiction and support those struggling with it.
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Residents and community members participated in a public gathering focused on raising awareness about fentanyl addiction and honoring affected individuals.
Key Facts
- Hundreds of people gathered in Sarasota on Labor Day for the third annual Sarasota Fights Fentanyl event.
- Participants walked across the Ringling Bridge.
- The event's stated goals are to honor lives lost and help those struggling with addiction.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationHand up to Victory“Organization involved in providing resources”PersonYvonne Hawke“Operations manager of Hand up to Victory”PersonJustin White“Event participant sharing personal experience with sobriety”PersonBrianna Malaterra“Event participant who lost parents to addiction”locationJ.D. Hamel Park“Location for event registration and the resource fair”locationSarasota“Location of the event”PersonToni Lemoeux“Event organizer”locationRingling Bridge“Location of the community walk”OrganizationSarasota Fights Fentanyl“Event organizer/name”