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Photos: Fourth of July, Marco Island, 2019

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Daniella Sandera, from left, Dionna Politi, Giuleana and Ale Sandera go all in for the red, white and blue. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
Daniella Sandera, from left, Dionna Politi, Giuleana and Ale Sandera go all in for the red, white and blue. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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Lola Dial of the city's Parks & Rec, Dept. paints faces, and also arms, working on Waylon Dowdy, 3, during the Sand Jam. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
Lola Dial of the city's Parks & Rec, Dept. paints faces, and also arms, working on Waylon Dowdy, 3, during the Sand Jam. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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Bob Sargent, from left, Lee Ross, and Taylor Ogdin sell flags and caps for the American Legion. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
Bob Sargent, from left, Lee Ross, and Taylor Ogdin sell flags and caps for the American Legion. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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Brown seagrass lined Residents' Beach. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
Brown seagrass lined Residents' Beach. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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Kids compete in wriggling through a hula hoop. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
Kids compete in wriggling through a hula hoop. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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Ty Huneke, 2, plays with the toy truck his parents lugged to the beach for him. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
Ty Huneke, 2, plays with the toy truck his parents lugged to the beach for him. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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How low can you go? Eventual winner Victoria Areas, 12, competes in the limbo contest. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
How low can you go? Eventual winner Victoria Areas, 12, competes in the limbo contest. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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How low can you go? Kids compete in the limbo contest. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
How low can you go? Kids compete in the limbo contest. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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Alli Smith of Audubon Florida dispenses burrowing owl information right next to a beachside burrow. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
Alli Smith of Audubon Florida dispenses burrowing owl information right next to a beachside burrow. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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A family of burrowing owls make their nest at the edge of Residents' Beach. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
A family of burrowing owls make their nest at the edge of Residents' Beach. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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Mary Pat Palumbo thought the brown seagrass should have been removed from the waterline. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
Mary Pat Palumbo thought the brown seagrass should have been removed from the waterline. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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Kate Osenga, 7, works on her SpongeBob popsicle. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
Kate Osenga, 7, works on her SpongeBob popsicle. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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Kate Osenga, 7, works on her SpongeBob popsicle. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
Kate Osenga, 7, works on her SpongeBob popsicle. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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JoAnn Leondardi garbs herself in stars and stripes. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
JoAnn Leondardi garbs herself in stars and stripes. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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Clearly, this guy has life all figured out. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
Clearly, this guy has life all figured out. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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Lucy, from left, Cassie, and Kate Osenga built a sandcastle, but were more interested in their popsicles. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
Lucy, from left, Cassie, and Kate Osenga built a sandcastle, but were more interested in their popsicles. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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Bikinis and brown seagrass lined Residents' Beach. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
Bikinis and brown seagrass lined Residents' Beach. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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Julia Stamolis, 10, makes an I.D. bracelet for herself. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
Julia Stamolis, 10, makes an I.D. bracelet for herself. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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A family of burrowing owls make their nest at the edge of Residents' Beach. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
A family of burrowing owls make their nest at the edge of Residents' Beach. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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Kids compete in wriggling through a hula hoop. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
Kids compete in wriggling through a hula hoop. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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JoAnn Leondardi garbs herself in stars and stripes. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
JoAnn Leondardi garbs herself in stars and stripes. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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JoAnn Leonardi takes a selfie with Daniella Sandera, from left, Dionna Politi, Giuleana and Ale Sandera, all in for the red, white and blue. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
JoAnn Leonardi takes a selfie with Daniella Sandera, from left, Dionna Politi, Giuleana and Ale Sandera, all in for the red, white and blue. Marco Island's Fourth of July was a day at the beach, with activities, splashing and thousands thronging the shore for Uncle Sam's Sand Jam.
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