Observe a happy Fourth of July

Coming soon to a newsstand near you: The Longboat Observer will feature its special “Spirit of America: Slice of Americana” section in its July 1 issue in honor of the Fourth of July. The issue will feature snapshots of life in the U.S.A. as experienced by local residents.

And, don’t forget to visit YourObserver.com this week to vote for your favorite picks forThe Observer’s “Slice of Americana” photo contest. Voting takes place now until June 25, and the winners will be announced in our special section. You can vote up to 10 times per day; click on the contests tab on the website’s home page to vote.