The Pasco Sheriff's Office lobbies will be closed on November 27-28 for Thanksgiving, but services remain available online and through emergency lines.

Hillsborough County is set to open cold weather shelters on Nov. 27 due to expected low temperatures. The shelters are for the homeless and have limited capacity, with options for adults and families.

Sarasota DID and the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce will host a Black Friday event to boost shopping, with free parking, extended merchant hours, discounts, live music, and a raffle.

Pinellas County promotes a variety of December events, including holiday lights, history talks, STEM for kids, an archaeology lab, plant education, and Santa Saturday.

Manatee County Animal Welfare launches a Black Friday Adoption Event, providing an alternative to conventional shopping by offering pet adoptions to alleviate local shelter overcrowding.

Manatee County's RunManatee series concluded its first season successfully, thanking Run With Purpose Nutrition for their role in the event. The county encourages early prep for the 2026 season at mymanatee.org/runmanatee.

Clearwater announces a series of holiday events, including a holiday ferris wheel, lighted boat parade, local markets, a tree lighting ceremony, and New Year's Eve fireworks.

Charlotte County seeks volunteers for local government advisory committees on topics like fire safety and transportation. Positions on various boards are open, with application deadlines in 2025 and terms ending between 2026-2028.

Hillsborough County is hiring a Human Services Transportation Supervisor for the Sunshine Line to oversee operations and ensure quality service to the community.

Hillsborough County libraries offer free holiday events in December, with special hours, including Christmas closures and varied opening times; views expressed by presenters are their own.

Englewood Charlotte Library hosts a workshop on wills and estates with legal expert Ruby Montes to help residents prepare for legacy and inheritance issues.

Manatee County's A Night Before Christmas event at GT Bray Park will offer activities like a "snow" slide and inflatables, food trucks, a Vendor Marketplace, and Santa visits. Entry is free with toy donations for Toys for Tots encouraged.

Tampa's Riverwalk will feature free holiday events including a tree lighting on November 30 and Santa visits on December 6-7, with convenient parking and transportation options available.