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Music on Main 4th of July Weekend

Despite stormy forecasts, music and fair lovers came out to celebrate the holiday weekend in Lakewood Ranch


  • By Nick Reichert
  • | 10:04 a.m. July 6, 2015
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Music and food lovers descended on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street for this month's Music on Main event. Despite the weather being overcast and the occasional sprinkle, locals' holiday spirit could not be dampened. 

Patriotic pooches were out in full force at Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch.
Patriotic pooches were out in full force at Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch.
A spirited poodle attended Music on Main with her owners braving the cloudy skies.
A spirited poodle attended Music on Main with her owners braving the cloudy skies.
Main Street was decked in Independence Day regalia for the weekend's festivities.
Main Street was decked in Independence Day regalia for the weekend's festivities.
Abby Burns and Sharon Rightnour
Abby Burns and Sharon Rightnour
Music lovers dancing to the music at Music on Main this 4th of July weekend
Music lovers dancing to the music at Music on Main this 4th of July weekend
Kim Hinkle, Gracie Hinkle, Carolyn Hinkle and Nick Hinkle
Kim Hinkle, Gracie Hinkle, Carolyn Hinkle and Nick Hinkle
Music and fair lovers enjoying Music on Main despite stormy conditions.
Music and fair lovers enjoying Music on Main despite stormy conditions.
Music and fair lovers enjoying Music on Main despite stormy conditions.
Music and fair lovers enjoying Music on Main despite stormy conditions.

 

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