Meanwhile, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are in full swing, from downtown Sarasota to Bradenton and Anna Maria Island. The Gator Club is throwing its annual St. Paddy’s block party bash with live music and barbecue, while Molly’s Pub marks its third anniversary with a three-day celebration packed with Irish beer, whiskey, pub grub, and live music.

If it's March, and it's green, it must be St. Patrick's Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage. And nowhere is that more so than in the United States,

The day kicks off Sunday with local musicians, dancers, artists and storytellers. The celebration is a longstanding tradition that has taken place each St. Patrick’s Day at the Landmark Center for more than 40 years and draws thousands of people into downtown St.