Fireworks Light Up the Night Skies on a Sarasota Fourth of July!2012 Sarasota Fourth of July Events 
Sarasota Fourth of JulyJuly 4, 2012: Sarasota: The Third Annual Flag Fest takes place from 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. in downtown Sarasota. This Sarasota Fourth of July Celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever promising Sarasota the greatest Independence Day Celebration yet with an afternoon and evening of fun that will feature live entertainment, food, games, rides and a great view of the fireworks over the Sarasota Bayfront. Downtown Sarasota. Free admission. July 4, 2012: Sarasota: Nighttime brings the Fireworks Spectacular over Sarasota Bay. Part of the Suncoast Offshore Festival, viewing is free from anywhere downtown including Bayfront Park and Island Park. The display is an awesome sight from a boat anchored on Sarasota Bay. Make sure you bring an umbrella just in case of rain. The Sarasota Fourth of July fireworks show starts at dusk or around 9:00 p.m. and is privately funded and charity focused; The Selby Preschool and Community Haven will gratefully accept donations of cash, books, toys, diapers and wipes for newborns through eight years of age. The donation drop points are located at Marina Jack.
July 4, 2012: Siesta Key: Sarasota Fourth of July Events on Siesta Key: 22nd Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display and Party. Fireworks over Siesta Key are blasted off just north of the volleyball courts, so viewing is good from anywhere south and along Crescent Beach (south of Siesta Public Beach), out on the Gulf, or from the Intracoastal waterway. Good weather brings estimates of 20,000 to 30,000 to the fireworks on Siesta Key, which starts about 9:15 p.m.
July 4, 2012: Venice: The Venice area fireworks are fired from the south Venice Jetty in the Venice Beach area and there are a number of good vantage points: anywhere along Venice Beach, Nokomis Beach, or from a boat on the Gulf of Mexico or anchored on the Intracoastal waterway, northeast of the Jetty on the water. Fireworks at sunset.Other Sun Coast Area & Sarasota Fourth of July Events
July 2, 2011: Longboat Key: The Mar Vista Fireworks Spectacular at 760 Broadway St. Longboat Key. Mar Vista Restaurant is on the Northern Tip of Longboat Key (just south of the Anna Maria Island southern tip bridge). Fireworks begin about 9 p.m. on Sarasota Bay. July 3, 2011: Anna Maria Island: Fireworks hit the sky at the Beach House Restaurant Sunday, July 3 at dusk. Located at 200 Gulf Drive N, Bradenton Beach, VIP seating is also available.
July 4, 2012: Anna Maria Island: The Anna Maria Island Privateers annual 4th of July Parade starts at 10 a.m. at Coquina Beach and travels the entire length of Anna Maria Island to Bay Front Park. There's an after Parade gathering at the Cafe on the Beach from noon - 4 p.m. with live music, food and drinks. July 4, 2012: The Annual patriotic Concert takes place at First Sarasota, The downtown Baptist Church at 4 p.m. Admission is free. Ice cream social following the concert. 1661 Main Street, Sarasota. Other Sun Coast Area & Sarasota Fourth of July EventsJuly 4, 2012: Anna Maria Island: The Sandbar Restaurant, 100 Spring Avenue, Anna Maria Island, hosts fireworks at about 9 p.m. Viewing is free. July 4, 2012: Longboat Key: The Annual Freedom Fest celebration begins at 9 a.m. in Bicentennial Park starting with a patriotic parade of parents, kids and pets. Decorate your bike, wagon, pet or face. Festivities will also include games, food and fun. 383-2466
July 4, 2012: Bradenton: The Old Main Street Party runs from 4 - 10 p.m. Closed to vehicles starting about 2:30 p.m., there will be live music and vendors along old Main Street. Fireworks display over the Manatee River at dark. July 4, 2012: Palmetto: Fun begins at 11 a.m. at Lamb & Sutton Park and as a special treat The city of Palmetto presented rock singer Eddie Money in 2011, also at Lamb and Sutton Park, in a free concert. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. 700 Tenth Avenue W. July 4, 2012: North Port: North Port's 9th annual Freedom Festival at North Port High School Stadium at 6400 W. Price Blvd, starting at 6:00 p.m. with fun and entertainment for the entire family. There will also be games, food, refreshments and fireworks at 9:00 p.m. From Sarasota Fourth of July to Sarasota Events Calendar.
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July 4, 2012: North Port: The 6th Annual Firecracker 5K Run will take place at Dallas White Park. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. The course is flat, fast, and well marked. $12 for pre-registered runners, on race day, the cost to register is $15. Medals are given out for each age group winners. A t-shirt is provided to all runners. Refreshments are provided as well. Download a registration form on-line at the City of North Port's website,