Traffic is expected to be heavier than usual and parking could be scarce, at least in the morning.
The Christine and John Spencer Walk to Cure Diabetes will be at the public beach at 8 a.m. At the same time, another beach walk will be in memory of five teenagers who died recently in car crashes and another who may have died of a prescription overdose that is still under investigation.
Sarasota County is urging beachcombers to consider parking for free at Phillippi Estates Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, and car pooling from there.
You could also take the Route 11 bus leaving from the downtown Sarasota station on Lemon Avenue. The fare is 75 cents for each trip.
