Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

Do you have a photo that captures the “Spirit of America?” The Observer is seeking submissions for its first online photo contest, “Spirit of America,” on YourObserver.com. Upload your photos that celebrate America’s birthday, the Fourth of July. The winner of the contest will be featured in The Observer’s Fourth of July special section, “Spirit of America.”

Entering the contest is easy. Simply visit YourObserver.com, and click on the “Spirit of America” photo-contest rectangle, located on the bottom, right-hand corner of YourObserver.com’s home page. Click on the “submissions” tab, fill out the form and upload your favorite photos. Submissions will be accepted from now until 8:45 a.m. Monday, June 15.

Reader voting for the best photo representing the “Spirit of America” will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, June 15 and end at 5 p.m. Monday, June 22. YourObserver.com registered users can vote up to 10 times per day. Get your family and friends involved, too, and have them visit YourObserver.com to vote for your photo.

The winning photo will be featured in The Observer’s “Spirit of America” special section, which will be inserted into all three of The Observers — Longboat, East County and Sarasota — on July 2, as well as on
YourObserver.com.

Not Web savvy? Don’t worry, you can mail your entries to:
The Longboat Observer
5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, Fla., 34228
 

FREEDOM FEST RETURNS

After a hiatus last year, Longboat Key’s Freedom Festival is back. The annual old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at Bicentennial Park, Bay Isles Road.

Festivities include a patriotic parade, face painting, kids’ games, prizes for kids, music and, of course, an appearance by good ol’ Uncle Sam.

Don’t miss breakfast treats such as waffles, muffins, watermelon, beverages and snacks.

The festival is presented by the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by The Longboat Observer. Call 383-2466 for more information.