Skye Ranch Witches Ride marks five years with Child Protection Center as 2026 beneficiary

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Skye Ranch Witches Ride returns Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, marking its fifth year as a community Halloween event benefiting Sarasota nonprofits.The event is produced by the Suncoast Enchanted Alliance, a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2022. It started as a small neighborhood Halloween gathering and has grown into a multi-part celebration involving local businesses, restaurants and nonprofits.In its first four years, the event has donated nearly $100,000 to local organizations including SPARCC, All Star Children’s Foundation, All Faith’s Food Bank and the Child Protection Center.2026 beneficiaryThis year’s beneficiary is the Child Protection Center, the organization’s year-one beneficiary. Organizers are marking the five-year anniversary with a “Rewind the Magic” theme. A new beneficiary charity, focused on Sarasota-founded nonprofits, is selected each year. Organizers said 100% of event proceeds go to the beneficiary charity, and the organization is run ent