Fourth of July 2025 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

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

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  • July 3, 2025
Sarasota brothers paddleboard from Bimini to Florida for cystic fibrosis
  • July 2, 2025
Nathan Benderson Park expands July 3 fireworks show
  • July 2, 2025
Sarasota Youth Opera campers perform scenes they produced
  • July 1, 2025
Jan Wallace passes gavel to new Rotary Club of Longboat Key head

Arts + Culture

  • July 1, 2025
Florida photographer Clyde Butcher takes a stand against 'Alligator Alcatraz'
  • June 27, 2025
Art exhibit will become 650 playthings for Sarasota schools, youth groups
  • June 25, 2025
Lillian Blades' first solo exhibition sparkles and shines at Sarasota Art Museum
  • June 24, 2025
Choral organizations merge into new ensemble
  • July 3, 2025
Sarasota cyclists are switching gears for the new Legacy Trail bridge
  • July 1, 2025
Jan Wallace passes gavel to new Rotary Club of Longboat Key head
  • June 30, 2025
Fiorelli Winery hosts Red, White and Blueberry Celebration
  • June 27, 2025
Lazy Lobster is giving thanks and giving back in more ways than one
  • June 27, 2025
MTC graduates reflect on their lessons at graduation
  • June 27, 2025
Eagle Fest spreads wings across the community at Alta Vista Elementary
  • June 26, 2025
Kids Summer Beach Runs continue to draw crowds
  • June 25, 2025
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses with spectacle
  • June 23, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre entertainers provide the laughs at Waterside
  • June 23, 2025
Young performers tell the story of 'Shrek the Musical Jr.'
  • June 21, 2025
Summer Night Out has the Whitney Plaza buzzing with laugher and chatter
  • June 18, 2025
Sarasota church The Harvest encourages community unity at Diverse Fest
  • June 17, 2025
Juneteenth celebration brings together entrepreneurs
  • June 17, 2025
The Bay Sarasota celebrates Father's Day
  • June 16, 2025
All smiles no trash at Mote's Sea to Shore: Clean and Explore Event
  • June 14, 2025
Dad's Day Block Party attracts sports fans and superheroes
  • June 12, 2025
Mini crafters convene at Bob Gardner Park for summer camp
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota seniors ring in Pride Month
  • June 10, 2025
Heroes, villains and cartoon characters come to life at SRQCon 2025
  • June 10, 2025
All aboard for Father's Day weekend fun at RealRail in Bradenton
  • June 9, 2025
Keeping 'America's best beach' sharp for World Ocean Day
  • June 9, 2025
From aluminum to acrylic, St. Armands gets crafty
  • June 5, 2025
One voice as lifetime puppeteer performs at Lakewood Ranch Library