As most of us are getting ready to take a long weekend or start our summer vacation this Independence Day, we here at Beneva would like to help you celebrate the holiday to it’s fullest. If you’re just planning a family barbecue make sure to add a sense of patriotism with a Beneva Signature Bouquet or purchase a sweet holiday treat. However if you are unable to be with your family and friends, then send them a FREE eCard to show that they are still in your thoughts.
For those of you who’ll be in the Sarasota area, I’ve listed some of the celebration’s that’ll be going on this fourth of July.
Fireworks Night at Ed Smith Stadium – July 2, 2009
On Thursday July 2nd at 6 pm in conjunction with the Sarasota Suncoast Offshore Racing Festival and Sarasota Reds baseball the night sky will light up with fireworks. The Reds take on the Tampa Yankees at 6 pm with fireworks after the game!
Sarasota Fourth of July fireworks – July 4, 2009
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 Sarasota Fourth of July fireworks show starts at dusk or around 9:00 pm and is privately funded and charity focused; The Florida Center for Child and Family Development 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 Island Park, Marina Jack, and the Municipal Auditorium.
21st Annual 4th of July Fireworks on Siesta Key – July 4, 2009
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 Intercoastal waterway.
4th of July Festivities and Fireworks in Palmetto – July 4, 2009
This is an annual event that you don’t want to miss. It starts at 11:00 am and goes on until 10:30 pm. The fireworks will begin at 9:30 pm. There will be entertainment, music, food, activities for children and spectacular fireworks. Located along the Manatee River near the green bridge.
July 4th Block Party – July 4, 2009
Downtown Bradenton Block Party that will be held in downtown Bradenton from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The party is on Main Street,
The Privateers 4th of July Parade – July 4, 2009
This is an annual patriotic themed parade that is hosted by the Anna Maria Privateers. It starts at 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. The seven mile parade begins at Coquina Beach and will end at Bay Front Park in Sarasota.
