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The parade starts at 7 p.m. at U.S. 301 and Main Street.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2013
Nik Wallenda Welcome Home Parade set for tonight

Sarasota welcomes home Nik Wallenda with a parade prior to the Suncoast Offshore Super Boat Grand Prix parade of boats tonight.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 5, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Fun ways to find serenity this weekend

Celebrate your freedom from the frenzy of the Fourth of July with these serene settings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cousins Kambel Cook and Rayne Hunter
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Gardens Tropical Fourth

Marie Selby Gardens' lawn was filled with red, white and blue sprouts of an energetic and patriotic variety at Tropical Fourth of July Celebration. Underneath the banyans children balanced on can stilts, drew with sidewalk chalk and played garden-themed lawn games.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Thousands of people watched fireworks over Sarasota Bay at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Fireworks Spectacular at Bayfront Park

Thousands of people enjoyed the annual Fireworks Spectacular Thursday, July 4, at Bayfront Park. The grass was packed with people and Zambelli Fireworks put on the show. Zambelli Fireworks also does the fireworks at the Statue of Liberty in New York.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Aubrey Eggebrecht
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Fourth of July

Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated the Fourth of July in style - barbecue, red, white and blue. Families and friends celebrated indoors and on the covered patio staying dry and in great spirits. There was live music, dancing, ping-pong and lots of patriotism.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andrew and Elizabeth Davidson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Fireworks Show

Thousands of spectators filled Siesta Key Beach Thursday, July 4 to celebrate the Fourth of July and watch the annual fireworks show. Families sprawled out on blankets and towels to watch the show.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Brothers Beckett, Teague and Sullivan Dillon before the Potato-car race
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Fourth of July

Bird Key Yacht Club performs a flag ceremony to celebrate Fourth of July - but this year, a looming storm cloud led them to perform the tradition earlier than expected. Halfway through, it started pouring rain, and the commodores had to perform drenched or under umbrellas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lauren Rutledge
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Club Fourth of July

A little rain didn't scare the attendees from the Longboat Key Club and Resort Fourth of July beach barbecue - granted, it had to be moved indoors to Spike and Tees. But the rain subsided and the celebrating of Independence Day commenced.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Knight Hamalian
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Independence Day Regatta

Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted an Independence Day Regatta Thursday, July 4. Participants sailed in the race before enjoying barbecue and family activities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sara Green, 6, and her sister Izzy, 8, celebrate in patriotic attire.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Freedom Fest Part 3

Children played games and showed of their patriotism Thursday, July 4, at Freedom Fest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mallory Gnaegy sings the national anthem at Freedom Fest.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY Freedom Fest Part 2

Children rode on their decorated bikes and wagons Thursday, July 4, at Freedom Fest. See more photographs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Blaise Fluker, 21 months, rides in a wagon in the parade.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Freedom Fest

Families and community members celebrated Thursday, July 4, at Bicentennial Park for the Longboat Key Freedom Fest with a parade and children's games. The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and Longboat Observer were sponsors of Freedom Fest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Colby Richardson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sand Cay Cookout

Sand Cay Resort on Longboat Key hosted a social barbecue Wednesday, July 3. Guests sampled barbecue, food and drinks while socializing with friends and family.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 3, 2013
Children's World named charity giveaway store

Children's World is asking the community to help distribute toys to charity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Observer team wishes the community a safe and happy Fourth of July!
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 3, 2013
Preparing for Fourth of July: weather, tips, and parking

Find out where to park, the weather forecast and safety tips for a fun-filled Fourth of July holiday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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