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PHOTO GALLERY: 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. July 3, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay
Children wore patriotic, plastic hats while sitting on the beach at Mar Vista, Monday, July 2, during the 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay.
Children wore patriotic, plastic hats while sitting on the beach at Mar Vista, Monday, July 2, during the 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay.
Cheryl and Craig O’Brien
Cheryl and Craig O’Brien
American flags were placed on pieces of driftwood throughout the Mar Vista property as part of the festive 4th annul Boom Boom on the Bay.
American flags were placed on pieces of driftwood throughout the Mar Vista property as part of the festive 4th annul Boom Boom on the Bay.
Ed Chiles with his girlfriend, Tina Fusaro, and her children Allie, 17, and Brett, 15.
Ed Chiles with his girlfriend, Tina Fusaro, and her children Allie, 17, and Brett, 15.
The outdoor dining area at Mar Vista was decorated with more lights than usual and plenty of American flags.
The outdoor dining area at Mar Vista was decorated with more lights than usual and plenty of American flags.
The Koko Ray Trio provided music throughout the evening at Mar Vista.
The Koko Ray Trio provided music throughout the evening at Mar Vista.
Dane Leonard, 9, Martha Baillie-Sharp, 7, Louisa Baillie-Sharp, 8, Caden Leonard, 7, and Sophia Leonard, 11, pose all together in their patriotic attire, Monday, July 2, on the Mar Vista dock.
Dane Leonard, 9, Martha Baillie-Sharp, 7, Louisa Baillie-Sharp, 8, Caden Leonard, 7, and Sophia Leonard, 11, pose all together in their patriotic attire, Monday, July 2, on the Mar Vista dock.
Raymond and Mary Lynne Smith with Betty Horne
Raymond and Mary Lynne Smith with Betty Horne
Lauraine Strussion and Larry Marshall
Lauraine Strussion and Larry Marshall
Those dining at Mar Vista wander the dock at the restaurant after eating dinner and before the firework display began, Monday, July 2, on Longboat Key.
Those dining at Mar Vista wander the dock at the restaurant after eating dinner and before the firework display began, Monday, July 2, on Longboat Key.
Chairs were setup along the beach for people to sit in during the firework display.
Chairs were setup along the beach for people to sit in during the firework display.
Dee Keenan, Chris Meyers and Margaret Wallace show off their American flag fans, Monday, July 2, at Mar Vista.
Dee Keenan, Chris Meyers and Margaret Wallace show off their American flag fans, Monday, July 2, at Mar Vista.
The barge carried 10 minutes worth of fireworks.
The barge carried 10 minutes worth of fireworks.
Many people watched the fireworks from their boats out in the Bay, Monday, July 2.
Many people watched the fireworks from their boats out in the Bay, Monday, July 2.
People made their way to the town dock to watch the firework display, Monday, July 2, on Longboat Key.
People made their way to the town dock to watch the firework display, Monday, July 2, on Longboat Key.
Fireworks lit up the night sky, Monday, July 2, during the 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay at Mar Vista on Longboat Key.
Fireworks lit up the night sky, Monday, July 2, during the 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay at Mar Vista on Longboat Key.
Children wore patriotic, plastic hats while sitting on the beach at Mar Vista, Monday, July 2, during the 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay.
Children wore patriotic, plastic hats while sitting on the beach at Mar Vista, Monday, July 2, during the 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay.
Fireworks lit up the night sky, Monday, July 2, during the 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay at Mar Vista on Longboat Key.
Fireworks lit up the night sky, Monday, July 2, during the 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay at Mar Vista on Longboat Key.
Brian and Stacy Fender with their daughters Olivia, 6, and Sabrina, 3.
Brian and Stacy Fender with their daughters Olivia, 6, and Sabrina, 3.

 

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