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Main attraction in Lakewood Ranch

Music on Main provides final celebration of summer in Lakewood Ranch.


  • By Jay Heater
  • | 8:30 a.m. September 2, 2017
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It was a common theme during the Music on Main that highlighted the first day of September in Lakewood Ranch.

One after another, those enjoying carnival rides, food booths and music by Oceans Eleven kept repeating they couldn't believe how quickly summer is passing.

The only thing to do then was to make the most of summer's final Music on Main. With thunderstorms holding off until later in the evening, they did just that.

Trainer Bobby Wynarczuk gives the Music on Main crowd a hard-hitting demonstration of what you get at Sarasota's Title Boxing Club.
Trainer Bobby Wynarczuk gives the Music on Main crowd a hard-hitting demonstration of what you get at Sarasota's Title Boxing Club.
Dancer Hanna Wahlers, owner Alana Turner and dancer Kiki Barnes strike a pose for the new business Art & Soul Dance Company.
Dancer Hanna Wahlers, owner Alana Turner and dancer Kiki Barnes strike a pose for the new business Art & Soul Dance Company.
East County's Keira Drumgool, 11, learns there are two sides to every story at Music on Main.
East County's Keira Drumgool, 11, learns there are two sides to every story at Music on Main.
Sarasota's Julliana Cruz, 14, reaches new heights at Music on Main.
Sarasota's Julliana Cruz, 14, reaches new heights at Music on Main.
Music on Main proved to be the perfect place for children to get Reckless.
Music on Main proved to be the perfect place for children to get Reckless.
Lakewood Ranch's Juliana Fuschetto, 8, springs into action during Music on Main.
Lakewood Ranch's Juliana Fuschetto, 8, springs into action during Music on Main.
Members of Ocean Eleven provide the music for Music on Main.
Members of Ocean Eleven provide the music for Music on Main.
Maya and Gavin Petricca of Lakewood Ranch get some bonus balloons from Grace Community Church's Michelle Bennett.
Maya and Gavin Petricca of Lakewood Ranch get some bonus balloons from Grace Community Church's Michelle Bennett.
Pepe, a Sheepadoodle, and Reef, a Great Dane, find the best way to lick the heat is to attend Music on Main with owners Marc and Missy Brodeur of Lakewood Ranch.
Pepe, a Sheepadoodle, and Reef, a Great Dane, find the best way to lick the heat is to attend Music on Main with owners Marc and Missy Brodeur of Lakewood Ranch.
Heritage Harbour's Terry and Pauline Mygrants enjoy some barbecue along Lakewood Main.
Heritage Harbour's Terry and Pauline Mygrants enjoy some barbecue along Lakewood Main.
Lakewood Ranch's Jackson McIntyre, 2, discovers the best way to play Cornhole at Music on Main.
Lakewood Ranch's Jackson McIntyre, 2, discovers the best way to play Cornhole at Music on Main.
Lakewood Ranch's Colby Orzel and Chase Orzel have a ball at Music on Main.
Lakewood Ranch's Colby Orzel and Chase Orzel have a ball at Music on Main.

 

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