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WREATH MATCHING CAMPAIGN NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
SPONSOR NOW FOR 2026 - For each veterans wreath sponsored now until December 31, 2025, Wreaths Across America will match the sponsorship -
$17 = TWO wreaths delivered for 2026 Wreaths Across America Day!
Don't say you should have, Say you DID!
WREATH RETIREMENT
Wreath Retirement Sarasota National Cemetery - RAIN OR SHINE!
When - January 3, 2026 at 0800 sharp
Where to enter and park - east entrance by POW/MIA Flag pole
What to wear- dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes (grounds will be damp/wet.
What to bring - Garden Gloves and a broom handle/PVC Pipe or Painters extension pole for carrying multiple wreaths at a time. No garden carts, sheets, tarps or rope please. Bring your own beverages for hydration.
How we retire - Only remove our wreaths, no personal items to be removed. Gathered wreaths should be disposed of in one of the 30# or 40# roll offs stationed throughout the grounds.
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Karen Worcester's November Message
More than 700 new locations will participate on December 13!
AI Literacy and Guardrails: Building Stability and Support for Military-Connected Students
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, its integration into education presents both exciting opportunities and important responsibilities, especially those supporting military-connected students.
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In Honor Of for Gary Sheckells, United States Military, Honored by Sarasota National Cemetery
We love and miss you more than you know. We honor you in every way we can. I love you, big brother. Fair winds and following seas, sailor ????
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In Memory Of for John Franklin Phillips, United States Military, Born 01/18/30, Passed On 04/20/10, Honored by Sarasota National Cemetery
FROM YOUR LOVING SONS:CW4(R) Mark Phillips and CPT. Kevin Phillips.You are missed and thought of every day. See you in Valhalla!
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Location Information
9810 State Rd 72
Sarasota, FL 34241, United States
Click here for the Sarasota National Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
I 75 to Exit #205 (Clark Road/State Rd 72). East on SR 72 4.7 miles to the Main Cemetery Entrance. You will need to show your VEHICLE PASS at check in.
Follow Local Law Enforcement, VA Police and Mission Army Staff instructions and signs for entering and exiting the cemetery. ALL TRAFFIC is ONE WAY FLOW, exiting out the East (Maintenance) Entrance.
Parking Instructions
There is limited parking available on cemetery grounds. Vehicle Passes are a mandatory requirement, All Drivers must register for a vehicle pass through the Volunteer Button. Do NOT register passengers for a vehicle pass.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
Carpooling required.
All drivers must register for a vehicle pass. Do not register each passenger. Do provide the passenger count in the Vehicle Registration information section. Select the Volunteer button to register for a vehicle pass.
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FLSNCS - Sarasota National Cemetery
On behalf of the Families of over 36,824 Veterans, spouses and qualified dependents lying at rest at Sarasota National Cemetery, we wish to thank you for supporting our Mission to Remember our fallen and Honor our active duty military and Veterans on National Wreaths Across America Day., December 13, 2026
