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Heat doesn't keep people away from Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch


  • By Liz Ramos
  • | 2:15 p.m. July 8, 2023
Greyhawk Landing's Jake Zeitler watches his 7-year-old Calum Zeitler try to get a bag into the hole while playing cornhole. When Calum Zeitler does, he throws his hands up and yells in celebration.
Greyhawk Landing's Jake Zeitler watches his 7-year-old Calum Zeitler try to get a bag into the hole while playing cornhole. When Calum Zeitler does, he throws his hands up and yells in celebration.
Photo by Liz Ramos
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GreyHawk Landing's Calum Zeitler and his parents, Jake and Jen Zeitler, weren't going to let the heat get in their way of having a good time Friday at Music on Main.

Calum Zeitler, who is 7, didn't seem bothered at all playing cornhole, barely breaking a sweat as he threw the beanbag and landed it directly into the hole. He threw his hands in the air and yelled in celebration. 

Cornhole was just one of the activities the Zeitlers enjoyed during the monthly Lakewood Ranch event.

"We love (Music on Main)," Jen Zeitler said. "It's toasty out, but it's the perfect time of day to be out. It can only get cooler from here."

East County's 11-year-old Ariana Rojas and 5-year-old Aileen Rojas found an easy way to cool off: eating Kona Ice. 

"It's really refreshing," Ariana Rojas said. 

Greyhawk Landing's Jake Zeitler watches his 7-year-old Calum Zeitler try to get a bag into the hole while playing cornhole. When Calum Zeitler does, he throws his hands up and yells in celebration.
Greyhawk Landing's Jake Zeitler watches his 7-year-old Calum Zeitler try to get a bag into the hole while playing cornhole. When Calum Zeitler does, he throws his hands up and yells in celebration.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Children make their way through the different inflatables available in the kids zone.
Children make their way through the different inflatables available in the kids zone.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Bradenton's Cooper Adams, who is 3, smiles as he slides down. The kids zone has three different inflatables for children to enjoy.
Bradenton's Cooper Adams, who is 3, smiles as he slides down. The kids zone has three different inflatables for children to enjoy.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Cornhole is a popular game to play at Music on Main.
Cornhole is a popular game to play at Music on Main.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Lakewood Ranch's Juliette Hernandez, who is 4, stays as still as possible while she has her face painted.
Lakewood Ranch's Juliette Hernandez, who is 4, stays as still as possible while she has her face painted.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Akiko Campbell paints dozens of children's faces with various colorful designs.
Akiko Campbell paints dozens of children's faces with various colorful designs.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Waterside's Cindy Robertson, Lindsey Robertson and Stewart Robertson eat and dink while waiting for friends to join them at Music on Main.
Waterside's Cindy Robertson, Lindsey Robertson and Stewart Robertson eat and dink while waiting for friends to join them at Music on Main.
Photo by Liz Ramos
The heat doesn't keep people from enjoying a Friday night on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch during Music on Main.
The heat doesn't keep people from enjoying a Friday night on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch during Music on Main.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Sarasota's Mica Glasberg and Elena Lidgard dance to Latin, R&B and island dance music.
Sarasota's Mica Glasberg and Elena Lidgard dance to Latin, R&B and island dance music.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Joni Adno, lead vocalist of Latin and R&B band Big Night Out, sings while playing the keyboard on July 7, 2023, at Music on Main.
Joni Adno, lead vocalist of Latin and R&B band Big Night Out, sings while playing the keyboard on July 7, 2023, at Music on Main.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Big Night Out provides entertainment for the night at Music on Main.
Big Night Out provides entertainment for the night at Music on Main.
Photo by Liz Ramos
East County's Ariana Rojas, who is 11, Daniela Rojas and Aileen Rojas, who is 5, enjoy Kona Ice to get relief from the heat.
East County's Ariana Rojas, who is 11, Daniela Rojas and Aileen Rojas, who is 5, enjoy Kona Ice to get relief from the heat. "It's really refreshing," Ariana Rojas says.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Rundell Douglas and Trudy Wells visit Lakewood Ranch's Barry Wells from Washington D.C.
Rundell Douglas and Trudy Wells visit Lakewood Ranch's Barry Wells from Washington D.C.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Palmetto's Brandy Dingley, Ed Dingley and their 4-year-old daughter, Eliana Dingley, go to Music on Main for the bounce houses and good music.
Palmetto's Brandy Dingley, Ed Dingley and their 4-year-old daughter, Eliana Dingley, go to Music on Main for the bounce houses and good music.
Photo by Liz Ramos
People dance the night away as Big Night Out performs.
People dance the night away as Big Night Out performs.
Photo by Liz Ramos

 

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Liz Ramos

Managing Editor Liz Ramos previously covered education and community for the East County Observer. Before moving to Florida, Liz was an education reporter for the Lynchburg News & Advance in Virginia for two years after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism.

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