An estimated 3,000 people turned out at Payne Park in downtown Sarasota on Saturday, Oct. 18, for a “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump’s administration.

More than 2,500 protests were planned nationwide including 80 across Florida and five in Sarasota and Manatee counties .

The protest at Payne Park, located at 2010 Adams Lane just east of the intersection of Ringling and Washington boulevards, was organized by the Democratic Women's Club of Sarasota County and hosted speakers from the Social Equity through Education (SEE) alliance.

Why was there an anti-Trump 'No Kings' rally Oct. 18 in downtown Sarasota?

Concerned parents who worry about Schools of Hope taking over Sarasota County schools also spoke, along with activists drawing attention to ICE enforcement tha

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