18th Annual Dog-A-Ween costume contest
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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota’s Halloween tradition returned this year for the 18th Annual Dog-A-Ween Costume Contest at the Sarasota Farmers Market and Paul Thorpe Park.WWSB ABC7 Meteorologist Bob Harrigan was there as one of the judges. Pup parents brought their dogs dressed in creative Halloween costumes and enjoyed a morning filled with laughs, treats and friendly competition, all while supporting Donte’s Den Foundation.The event took place on Oct. 31, with a costume parade that stepped off at 10:00 a.m. Registration was $15 per pup, with parking available at the Whole Foods Plaza.Prizes were awarded for the top costumes. The winners were Tony the Tiger in third, Star Wars in second and the first-place winner was “I want candy”.