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Lakewood Ranch 'Lights It Up Blue'

Music on Main raised awareness for autism.


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 10:21 p.m. April 1, 2016
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Lakewood Ranch Main Street’s monthly Music on Main concert April 1 was themed “Light It Up Blue” to raise awareness about autism. April is autism awareness month. Proceeds from the evening benefitted Easter Seals.

Lakewood Ranch Main Street carried the Light It Up Blue theme throughout the venue.
Lakewood Ranch Main Street carried the Light It Up Blue theme throughout the venue.
Lakewood Ranch's Nova Ayling, 3, gets a drink of water from her dad, Matt, after dancing.
Lakewood Ranch's Nova Ayling, 3, gets a drink of water from her dad, Matt, after dancing.
Kathy and Douglas Reinbolt, of Bradenton, hold their granddaughter, Chloe Cook.
Kathy and Douglas Reinbolt, of Bradenton, hold their granddaughter, Chloe Cook.
Chrissy Capalbo hangs out with friends Mark, Christine and Taylor Beliveau, and her niece, Jordan Schmidt.
Chrissy Capalbo hangs out with friends Mark, Christine and Taylor Beliveau, and her niece, Jordan Schmidt.
Kendal, Jodi and Brian Casey, of Sarasota, have fun together.
Kendal, Jodi and Brian Casey, of Sarasota, have fun together.
Billy Olivieri and Eugen Aldea grab some drinks.
Billy Olivieri and Eugen Aldea grab some drinks.
Volunteer Jeannine Ryan serves beer for Easter Seals, the benefiting charity.
Volunteer Jeannine Ryan serves beer for Easter Seals, the benefiting charity.
Jay and Rhonda Williams walked across the street from their apartment in The Venue for some chicken wings.
Jay and Rhonda Williams walked across the street from their apartment in The Venue for some chicken wings.
Odelia and Victoria Tiutyama, of Sarasota, pose with Robin Tucker, of Nokomis.
Odelia and Victoria Tiutyama, of Sarasota, pose with Robin Tucker, of Nokomis.
Kristie Geimer, with her 4-year-old daughter, Aria, poses with Ashley and Elliott McCurry, and her husband, John.
Kristie Geimer, with her 4-year-old daughter, Aria, poses with Ashley and Elliott McCurry, and her husband, John.
Greenfield Plantation residents Athena and Joy Coughlan have fun with Jon Hartman.
Greenfield Plantation residents Athena and Joy Coughlan have fun with Jon Hartman.
Carol and Dave Thomas dress in blue.
Carol and Dave Thomas dress in blue.
John Garda and Carol Bruchs find a cozy spot away from the crowd.
John Garda and Carol Bruchs find a cozy spot away from the crowd.
The night's theme put a spotlight on autism.
The night's theme put a spotlight on autism.
Lakewood Ranch's Lisa Shepard poses with friend John Weller.
Lakewood Ranch's Lisa Shepard poses with friend John Weller.
Ava Renda, of Parrish, flies through the obstacle course.
Ava Renda, of Parrish, flies through the obstacle course.
East County residents Al and Linda Eastman enjoy the event.
East County residents Al and Linda Eastman enjoy the event.
Harper Misiewicz, 3, hops in the lap of her mother, Lyndsey.
Harper Misiewicz, 3, hops in the lap of her mother, Lyndsey.
Jack and Sue Wilhelm, of Sarasota, say they try to attend every Music on Main.
Jack and Sue Wilhelm, of Sarasota, say they try to attend every Music on Main.
Laura Kohlhagen's dogs — Eli, Bella (not pictured) and Gabriel — draw plenty of attention. They sit with friends, Cinamon Good, left, and Liz Silver, center.
Laura Kohlhagen's dogs — Eli, Bella (not pictured) and Gabriel — draw plenty of attention. They sit with friends, Cinamon Good, left, and Liz Silver, center.
Heritage Harbour's Wanda Warburton joins River Strand's John and Julie Ball.
Heritage Harbour's Wanda Warburton joins River Strand's John and Julie Ball.
Riva Trace residents Donna and Steve Pulliam make sure to wear blue.
Riva Trace residents Donna and Steve Pulliam make sure to wear blue.
The Distractions provide live music.
The Distractions provide live music.

 

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