Hundreds turn out for Memorial Day Parade August 26, 2015May 28, 2012 by Rachel Brown Hackney, Editor & Publisher The muggy weather didn’t deter hundreds of people of all ages from lining Main Street to watch the traditional Memorial Day Parade and pay tribute to all those men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces who have lost their lives in the line of duty. All photos by Norman Schimmel From left, Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell, Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta and City Commissioners Paul Caragiulo and Shannon Snyder were among the local government officials participating in the parade.