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2026 So Far
2,810 Wreaths Sponsored
11.0% to Goal
22,690 To Go!

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                       This year's theme is "Remember Me"   

        Sponsor a wreath in their name, Remember them.

Information and registration for participation in this year's 

Wreaths Across America Day on December 19, 2026 

will be released October 2026.

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Sarasota National Cemetery Veterans Day Catholic Mass 2025 - An Invitation from Bishop Frank J. Dewane, Diocese of Venice

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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA SARASOTA NATIONAL CEMETERY

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In Memory Of
Edward A Dempski, United States Military, Born 11/10/22, Passed On 05/26/15

We love you, Dziadzia.

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In Memory Of
Joseph Magee, United States Military

Uncle Joe, we miss you. Patty and Family

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Location Information

FLSNCS - Sarasota National Cemetery
9810 State Rd 72
Sarasota, FL 34241, United States
Veteran Graves: 29,000
Coverage Goal: 25,500
Wreaths So Far: 2,810
Ceremony On: December 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm (EST)
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: TBA
Grave Specific Placement: TBD
Wreath Clean Up: January 09, 2027 at 08:00 AM (EST), Dress for the weather, wear study shoes, bring garden gloves and a broom handle/pvc pipe/paint pole for carrying multiple wreaths. No garden carts, tarps/sheets or ropes please.

Location Coordinator: Meshia Judd
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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 each passenger for a vehicle pass. 

One Way Traffic only throughout the cemetery, entering at West End, exiting at East end. Absolutely no parking permitted in any grassy area.  Follow Law Enforcement and traffic attendants directions.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

Carpooling required.  

Information regarding Wreaths Across America Day December 19, 2026 will be released in October.

Local Groups Supporting Us

FL0250 - Family and Friends of Sarasota National Cemetery Inc

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KS0050P - Team Fidelis

Welcome to KS0050P - Team Fidelis! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 7 locations and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

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