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SARASOTA –  The 22nd Annual Thunder by the Bay Music & Motorcycle festival kicks off in Sarasota Friday night.

According to organizers the three day event draws nearly 40 thousand people to the Sarasota Fair Grounds. The event helps raise money for the Suncoast Charities for Children, a non-profit that provides grants to other non-profits in the area.

SNN’s own Hallie Peillet helped welcomed Love Alive – the ultimate heart tribute band on this Valentine’s Day.  And while visiting the event make sure to stop by the SNN tent and take a selfie on top of the Rossiter’s Harley and you might even see yourself appear on TV.

Thunder by the Bay continues Saturday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For a more details visit thunderbythebay.org