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Friday Fest brings out country music fans

Residents enjoy a free performance on the bayfront at Van Wezel.

By Amanda Morales
| 2:13 p.m. July 10, 2015

Sarasota
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Music fans filled the lawn along the bay front for the free monthly concert Friday Fest at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Friday, July 10. Kim Betts and the Gamble Creek Band performed for guests. Food trucks and vendors were available to complete the night out.

Kim Betts sings along with the Gamble Creek Band Friday evening at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Bill and Roslyn Whitmer with Angie Thompson

Diana and Michael Pierce

Amber Scott with her sons Evan and Ethan

Mary Thompkins and Leonard Lollis

Kim Betts and the Gamble Creek Band performed for guests at Friday Fest.

Tom and Betty Smith

Music fans covered the bayfront lawn at the Van Wezel Performing Art Hall for the monthly concert Friday Fest.

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