Pack or skip
Insect repellent for Sarasota in October
Verdict
Pack it
Warm (86°F) plus 8 rainy days = mosquito conditions.
Why
Sarasota in October averages highs of 86°F, lows of 68°F, 8 rainy days.
That climate means insect repellent earns its space in the bag. Warm (86°F) plus 8 rainy days = mosquito conditions.