Sarasota Paradise returns to action tonight as they begin their 2025 USL League Two campaign with a highly anticipated matchup against St. Petersburg FC. The game will be held at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 PM.
Paradise’s last league appearance came in the 2024 USL League Two playoffs, where they battled Brave SC in a hard-fought game that ended in a 2-1 loss after extra time. Seth Mahlmeister scored the lone goal for Paradise in the 70th minute, continuing to build on his legacy as the club’s all-time leading goalscorer.
This season, Sarasota enters as the reigning USL South Florida Division Champions. Head Coach Mirko Djakovic returns at the helm, along with key players including Seth Mahlmeister, as the club looks to defend its title and build on last year’s success.
Sarasota has a strong history in the Skyway Derby, holding a 4-1-1 record in six matchups against St. Petersburg FC. Tonight’s game offers an opportunity to extend that advantage and start the new season right.
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Game Day Schedule:
- Parking is free and opens at 4:30 PM
- Fan Zone opens at 5:00 PM – Featuring a bouncy house, corn hole and family-friendly activities
- Gates open at 6:30 PM
- Kickoff is at 7:30 PM