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SARASOTA – Hundreds of spectators attended Fireworks on the Lake at Nathan Benderson Park. The family friendly event kicked off the Fourth of July weekend with live music, food, and of course the fireworks.

Olivia Chornski  and her family came out to watch the night sky light up as a family. “They were really beautiful and I enjoyed them. We just came out here to enjoy the fireworks, just spend some time as a family,” said Chornski.

Nathan Benderson Park will also be the site for the four mile race around the lake. Registration starts at five with the race starting at seven.