Thank you to our sponsor EVIE'S TAVERN ON MAIN STREET! Evie's on Main Street offers delicious homemade pizza, fresh American simple food, 24 beers on tap, specialty drinks and more. Evie's on Main also offers Kid's Summer Fun Bowling: one hour of bowling on the luxury lanes, shoe rental, kids slice of pizza and a kids drink for $8. Kids can come in to cool off and play a game of bowling while the pizza is perfected in the oven! Monday nights, kids eat FREE with the purchase of an adult meal! Every day Evie's offers a great weekly special, be sure to check that out too! 
The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays! I mean, sparklers and watermelon, how can you beat that? Here is a great guide of where to go to watch the fireworks, great food, and family fun! Happy 4th of July, everyone!
WHERE TO WATCH THE FIREWORKS:
NBP 3RD OF JULY FIREWORK CELEBRATION
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM // Nathan Benderson Park FREE
FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR SARASOTA BAYFRONT
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM // Island Park/Bayfront Park FREE
SIESTA KEY COMMUNITY FIREWORKS - JULY 4TH
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM // Siesta Key Beach
JULY 4TH FIREWORKS ON THE MANATEE RIVER
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM //Bradenton Riverwalk
JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SHOW-VENICE
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM // South Jetty Venice
9:00 PM - 9:45 PM // Middle Beach
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM // North Port High School FREE
FUN THINGS TO DO:
MYAKKA RIVER KAYAK FESTIVALat Snook Haven
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM // FREE event, with option to purchase food and beverages
TWINS VS. ORIOLES (4TH OF JULY)
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM // Ed Smith Stadium
HOT DIGGITY DOG PARADE AND CONTEST
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM on Longboat Key // FREE event
4TH OF JULY WITH SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM // Sarasota Jungle Gardens
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM // Selby Botanical Gardens// Must purchase tickets in advance
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM // Starting on The South end the Island at Coquina Beach in the City of Bradenton Beach
PALMETTO'S 8TH ANNUAL 4TH FEST
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sutton Park // FREE + cost of food and beverages
LOCAL RESTAURANT SPECIAL HAPPENINGS
3RD ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY ROOFTOP PARTY
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM // Office Bar SRQ
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Caddy's at the Pointe
5TH ANNUAL HOT DOG-EATING CONTEST
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM Swordfish Grill and Tiki
JULY 4 WATERFRONT BASH RIVERHOUSE REEF AND GRILL
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM // Riverhouse Reef and Grill Adults $59, Kids $15, kids 5 and under FREE
JULY 4TH FIREWORKS & BUFFET AT PIER 22
6:00 PM // Pier 22 $69.95 Adults; $19.95 Children
I hope you have a very festive, safe and Happy 4th of July!! If you would like to stay in the know on all things family fun, sign up HERE to receive my FREE weekly e-newsletter.
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