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Concerts, fireworks dominate festivities
By CHRISTINA K. COSDON
Published July 4, 2006
CLEARWATER * The city celebrates Independence Day with a concert and fireworks at Coachman Park, 301 Drew St. Gates open at 2 p.m. today for a patriotic concert featuring John and Mary K. Wilson and the Mostly Pops Orchestra. The event will conclude with evening fireworks. Both lanes of the Clearwater Memorial Causeway will be closed from 9 to 10 p.m. for the fireworks. * A celebration tonight at the Clearwater Main Library is completely booked and sold out, organizers said.* AMVETS Post 67 is having a picnic with hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, chips, games and fireworks from 4 p.m. to closing today. The post is at 1825 Highland Ave., near Sunset Point Road. DUNEDIN * Festivities at American Legion Post 275 begin at 2 p.m. today at the post, 360 Wilson St. LARGO * The reggae band Verdict, concessions and a fireworks show will be featured at the city's celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive. Bring chairs and blankets. Pets, coolers, alcohol and personal fireworks, including sparklers, are not permitted in the park. Free shuttle parking will be available at Largo High School and the Pinellas County School Board parking lots. Paid on-site parking also will be available.* First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks is presenting a musical production of I Still Believe in America today at 12685 Ulmerton Road. Dinner - ribs, barbecue chicken and other picnic fare - will be available from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Center for a nominal fee. The free show will begin at 7 p.m. in the Worship Center and feature performances by the church Celebration Choir and Orchestra. SAFETY HARBOR * The city's annual free Independence Day festivities are planned for 5 to 9 p.m. today. The Caribbean and reggae band Impulse will perform from 5 to 7 p.m. on a stage at the end of the marina near the bay. The 12-piece Buddy Verdi Orchestra will present a patriotic salute from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Kelly Conley, 12, will sing the national anthem before the fireworks display at 9 p.m. Best viewing areas for the fireworks are the Safety Harbor Marina and the back lawn of Safety Harbor Resort and Spa. A family zone for children will be set up across from the Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History on Bayshore Boulevard. TARPON SPRINGS * A fireworks display will begin at dusk today from Sunset Park Beach on Gulf Road. Best viewing areas are Fred H. Howard Park beach and causeway, 1700 Sunset Drive. No personal fireworks, including sparklers, will be allowed in the park. Parking will be available at Howard Park's lots.
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