This was the ninth Big Gay Beach Party, which began in 2017 as a grassroots event for the Sarasota LGBTQ+ and ally communities to gather and has grown to attract people from across the state.

Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, were spotted having a good time at the lavish Carbone Beach party in Magic City Friday night ahead of the F1 Miami Grand Prix.

People stand at attention and salute the flag during the National Anthem during the Great American Beach Party on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel) United States ...

More than 100 people attended the Big Gay Beach Party at North Lido Beach on Saturday, July 13, part of Sarasota's Big Gay Weekend that was postponed last month due to weather.

More than 100 people attended the Big Gay Beach Party at North Lido Beach on Saturday, July 13, part of Sarasota's Big Gay Weekend that was postponed last month due to weather.

More than 100 people attended the Big Gay Beach Party at North Lido Beach on Saturday, July 13, part of Sarasota's Big Gay Weekend that was postponed last month due to weather.