Sarasota puts its own spin on the Fourth of July weekend, with the fireworks starting in the form of bright-colored boats rocketing across the Gulf. The hugely popular Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix prompts legions of visitors and locals to load up a cooler and head to the beach. This couple figured out how to keep cool while watching the action off North Lido Beach.

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