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From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

FRIDAY, JUNE 30 TO SUNDAY, JULY 2

SARASOTA POWERBOAT GRAND PRIX

The Powerboat and AquaX Pro Series jet ski and powerboat racing return for the weekend off Lido Beach. A block party Friday night kicks off the weekend. Race viewing is free. For more information, visit P1Offshore.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 1 TO MONDAY, JULY 3

FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL

From 2-7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday and 3-9 p.m. Monday in the parking lot of The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Drive, Sarasota, celebrate Independence Day at the Suncoast’s largest food truck festival. More than 75 food trucks will be on site, along with a family zone. Admission is $5. Monday night will end in fireworks. For more information, visit MallAtUTC.com.

MONDAY, JULY 3

BRADENTON MARAUDERS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Watch the Florida State League’s Bradenton Marauders go toe-to-toe with the Threshers in a classic baseball competition. The gates open at 4:30 p.m. with the game starting at 6:30 p.m. at McKechnie Field at LECOM Park, 1611 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. The first 1,500 fans will receive a specialty T-shirt, and fireworks will follow the game. Tickets are $10-$14. For more information, visit MILB.com/bradenton.

FIREWORKS 5K ON THE LAKE

The Fireworks 5K on the Lake race begins at 7 p.m. Race day registration and packet pick-up open at 5 p.m. The race will provide a race shirt and a glow-in-the-dark medal for all participants. Stay for a race after-party with food and drinks. Fireworks explode over the lake beginning at 9 p.m. Race registration is $30-$40. For the virtual race option, registration is $35. For more information, visit FireworksOnTheLake. com.

TUESDAY, JULY 4

LONGBOAT KEY’S FREEDOM FEST AND HOT DIGGITY DOG PARADE

Longboat Key’s annual 15-minute parade along Bay Isles Road begins at 9 a.m. at Bicentennial Park. Attendees of all ages will throw on their most vibrant red, white and blue attire for a day of games, patriotism and celebration. Free. Call 383-2466.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND PRIVATEERS FOURTH OF JULY PARADE

The Anna Maria Island Privateers will again bring swashbuckling fun to the Fourth of July with its annual public parade. The event is open to all interested parties, including local businesses, families and other salty sea dogs who are looking to live the pirate life. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. at Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Free. Visit AMIPrivateers.org.

SUNCOAST SUMMER FEST

FRIDAY, JUNE 23

BOB RIZI MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC

Breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m.; shotgun start 9 a.m. at The Meadows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota $800 per foursome, which includes breakfast, a tee sign and lunch

For more information and to register, visit SuncoastSummerFest. org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

“FRIENDLIEST CATCH” FISHING

TOURNAMENT By invitation only

FRIDAY, JUNE 30

WAVES & WHEELS

KICKOFF PARTY

5-9 p.m. at Joyland, 8341 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota $100

For more information and to register, visit SuncoastSummerFest. org.

SATURDAY, JULY 1 FUN RUN

Dogs dress their best for the 2022 Hot Diggity Dog Parade and Costume Contest.