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Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration and VIP Party

Siesta Key celebrates the Fourth of July


  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • | 12:06 p.m. July 4, 2015
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The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration and VIP Party on Saturday, July 4, at Siesta Key Public Beach. More than 850 people attended the VIP Party before heading out to the beach to enjoy Florida's largest Fourth of July fireworks dispaly. 

Jada Constant, Amelia Haylett and Paige Thompson
Jada Constant, Amelia Haylett and Paige Thompson
Jessica Corey and Kyle Magee
Jessica Corey and Kyle Magee
Cliff Costello, Ali Briggs, Pam Pirogowicz, Rick Briggs and Steve and Jane Mason
Cliff Costello, Ali Briggs, Pam Pirogowicz, Rick Briggs and Steve and Jane Mason
Cheryl Duley with Gail and David Rubinfeld
Cheryl Duley with Gail and David Rubinfeld
Guests enjoyed food and drinks at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration VIP Party.
Guests enjoyed food and drinks at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration VIP Party.
Guests enjoy a buffet style dinner at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration VIP Party.
Guests enjoy a buffet style dinner at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration VIP Party.
Becky, Preston, Brooke, Danny and Chase Foster
Becky, Preston, Brooke, Danny and Chase Foster
Preston Foster relaxes in the sand while waiting for the Siesta Key Fireworks Show.
Preston Foster relaxes in the sand while waiting for the Siesta Key Fireworks Show.
Hot dogs were offered in the buffet style dinner at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration VIP Party.
Hot dogs were offered in the buffet style dinner at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration VIP Party.
Lucian Negron rocks some American shades at the VIP Party.
Lucian Negron rocks some American shades at the VIP Party.
Shantel Norman and Ky-Mani Caines
Shantel Norman and Ky-Mani Caines
Lyla and Jessie Ochsendorf with Emma Granthon
Lyla and Jessie Ochsendorf with Emma Granthon
Terry Schubel and Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration Committee Chair Alana Tamasso
Terry Schubel and Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration Committee Chair Alana Tamasso
Guests enjoyed watermelon at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration VIP Party.
Guests enjoyed watermelon at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration VIP Party.
Joseph, Juliana and Chelsea Weinmann
Joseph, Juliana and Chelsea Weinmann
Juliana Weinmann
Juliana Weinmann
Nick, Christina, Ken and Alexa Ziff
Nick, Christina, Ken and Alexa Ziff
Jada Constant, Paige Thompson and Caitlin Cashman
Jada Constant, Paige Thompson and Caitlin Cashman
Barney Guarino and Scott Judd
Barney Guarino and Scott Judd
Ava Gueli
Ava Gueli
Jen and Landon Halstrom
Jen and Landon Halstrom
Hamburgers were offered in the buffet style dinner at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration VIP Party.
Hamburgers were offered in the buffet style dinner at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration VIP Party.
Addison Haylett gets her arm painted in the Kid Zone at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration VIP Party.
Addison Haylett gets her arm painted in the Kid Zone at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration VIP Party.
James Matyear, Ash Pearson and Pete Hinton
James Matyear, Ash Pearson and Pete Hinton
Mary and Chris Schmidt
Mary and Chris Schmidt
Bob and Emy Stein
Bob and Emy Stein
Thousands enjoyed the beautiful sunset over the gulf before the fireworks show.
Thousands enjoyed the beautiful sunset over the gulf before the fireworks show.
Ted Stevens and the Doo Shots played live music during the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration VIP Party.
Ted Stevens and the Doo Shots played live music during the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration VIP Party.
Corey Temples, Rhayanna Temples, Samantha Hamlin and Sheri Floyd
Corey Temples, Rhayanna Temples, Samantha Hamlin and Sheri Floyd
Juliana Weinmann
Juliana Weinmann
Parker Wensen and Gayle Lister
Parker Wensen and Gayle Lister
Darlene and John Wszelaki
Darlene and John Wszelaki
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.
Thousands gathered on Siesta Key Beach to watch the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.

 

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