Trick or Treat on the Lake returns to Nathan Benderson Park with free Halloween fun

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Halloween is right around the corner, and Nathan Benderson Park is preparing to welcome families for an evening filled with candy, costumes and spooky surprises.The park’s annual Trick or Treat on the Lake returns Tuesday, October 27, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Regatta Island, offering a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration with nearly 80 themed candy booths, live entertainment and a haunted experience inside the park’s Finish Tower.Marnie Buchsbaum, Director of Marketing at Nathan Benderson Park, and Sarah Bunkley, Recreation and Neighborhood Parks Division Manager for Sarasota County, joined ABC7 to share what’s new this year.“This year, it’s getting even bigger and better than ever,” Buchsbaum said.One of the biggest changes involves the event’s popular candy trail. Organizers have divided the nearly 80 booths into smaller villages to help reduce long lines and make the experience more enjoyable for families.Local businesses will host the themed booths,