PHOTO GALLERY: Boom Boom on the Bay
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By
Rachel S. OHara
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| 4:00 a.m. July 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Boom Boom on the Bay
People huddled underneath the pavilion at Mar Vista in an attempt to get out of the rain, Saturday, July 2 during the Mar Vista Fireworks Spectacular.
Rain entered into the pavilion by gushing down the cast iron awnings on the side of Mar Vista.
People rushed to get some shelter from the thunderstorm that rolled in during the fireworks display.
A red firework lit up the dock and the Sarasota Bay during the fireworks display.
A few fireworks went off all at once.
One of the 1,000 fireworks burst in the air during the Mar Vista Firework Spectacular.
Mack Mackinnon, Ed Chiles, Tina Fusaro, Michelle Mattick and Allison Fusaro
Lauren Merrifield, 7, poses with her 4-month-old puppy, Lollipop, Saturday, July 2 on Mar Vista's dock.
The small barge held over 1,000 fireworks - enough for a firework display lasting about 10 minutes.
The Longboat Key Fire and Paramedic team pose together on their boat Saturday, July 2 prior to the fireworks display.
Allen Nease and Dr. Rhonda Gillis pose with Jack and Phyllis Black
Holli Brown, 11, Elisabeth Laviolette, 9, Shyler Brown, 9, and Jack Laviolette, 12, pose with the hermit crab they found along the shore.
Many people chose to dine outside in order to have a great view of the fireworks display over the Sarasota Bay Saturday, July 2 at Moore's Stone Crab.
Lyle Smith, Jenna Smith, Jeff Smith, Debbie Smith and Wicki Wentzell enjoy themselves Saturday, July 2 at Moore's Stone Crab.
Elle Stubbs, 5, and Isabella Gaudio, 10 1/2, pose before heading to Moore's Stone Crab for dinner and fireworks.
Chandler Smith, Brandon Vess and Sarah Vess
Einstein Amaro played some patriotic colored conga drums Saturday, July 2 at Mar Vista.
The Harte family from New Jersey attempted to continue eating their meal while tons of people crowded around their table trying to stay dry.
