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Rock, rolland bang, with a bit of twang

By TIMES WIRES
Published July 1, 2007


CLEARWATER

Celebrate Independence Day at Coachman Park, 301 Drew St. Southern rockers The Outlaws will perform at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday followed at 9 p.m. by Starship. The Mostly Pops Orchestra will perform at 7:30 Wednesday followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. There will be food and children's activities. Call 562-4800 or visit www.myclearwater.com.

Catch game and some fireworks

Catch a baseball game and the Clearwater Threshers' largest fireworks display of the season at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bright House Networks Field, 601 Old Coachman Road.

DUNEDIN

10K will help Dunedin Kiwanis

The 28th annual Kiwanis Morton Plant Mease Midnight Run 10K will start at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday at Causeway Plaza at Curlew Road and Bayshore Boulevard. Proceeds benefit charities of the Kiwanis Clubs of Countryside and Dunedin. Call 535-2257 or visit www. kiwanismidnightrun.com.

Knology plans concert, fireworks

Enjoy the sounds of the 1950s by The Impacs on Tuesday at Knology Park, 311 Douglas Ave. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7 and fireworks are planned at 9:30. Food and beverages will be available at the concession stand. Coolers and food are not allowed into the park. Admission is free. Call 812-4531.

LARGO

You guessed it, more fireworks

Enjoy an evening of fireworks, entertainment and food from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive. Bring chairs and blankets. Pets, coolers, alcohol and personal fireworks, including sparklers, are not permitted. Call 587-6775.

SAFETY HARBOR

City Marina setting for this blast

The Safety Harbor Independence Day Celebration will have music, live entertainment and fireworks at the Safety Harbor Marina and the City Marina. The event starts at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Fireworks are planned for 9 p.m. No personal fireworks, including sparklers, are allowed. Call 724-1572.

TARPON SPRINGS

Go to Fred Howard Park for this one

Get the best view of the Tarpon Springs Independence Day fireworks display, which begins at sundown Wednesday, from Fred Howard Park, 1700 Sunset Drive. The park, beach and causeway all will be open. No alcohol, fireworks, including sparklers, are allowed into the park. Call 938-3711.

COUNTYWIDE

Pets don't like boom of fireworks

Keep your pets away from Fourth of July celebrations. Sudden noises can hurt dogs' ears and cause them to run away. Pinellas County Animal Services officials say there is an increase in lost dogs after holidays with fireworks. Frightened dogs might even bite.