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With July Fourth a week away, the Sarasota Police Department has released information related to road closures and parking restric- tions related to the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival. No parking will be allowed on the city's bay- front between Ringling Boulevard and the entrance to Marie Selby Gardens on U.S. 41 during the July Fourth fireworks display hosted by Suncoast Charities for Children as part of the Grand Prix celebration, a news release says. "This is a designated pedestrian viewing area only," the release adds. During the Power Boats by the Bay downtown block party on July 3, public consumption of alcohol will be restricted to the 1400 and 1500 blocks of Main Street between 5 p.m. and midnight, the release points out. "Outside this designated area, you must be seated at one of the … restaurants licensed to serve alcohol outdoors" to consume such beverages, the release notes. "Carrying an open container of alcohol in public inside the city limits is in violation of City of Sarasota City Ordinance 5-21. You can be cited to appear in court or be subject to arrest at the time this violation occurs," the release adds. The Police Department suggests those plan- ning to consume alcoholic beverages away from home consider bringing with them a friend or family member who can be a des- ignated driver or utilizing BeMyDD, which offers Designed Driver and Pick Up services, UPCOMING HOLIDAY PERIOD TO INCLUDE ROAD CLOSURES FOR EVENTS The Tilted Kilt and its crew and passengers make their way through downtown Sarasota during the 2012 Parade of Power Boats. Photo by Norman Schimmel Sarasota News Leader June 27, 2014 Page 72