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Sarasota County will host its 18th annual Big Truck Day on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Twin Lakes Park, located at 6700 Clark Road in Sarasota, the county has announced. The free event will feature vehicles of all sizes from Sarasota County Fleet and Emergency Services along with those of private busi- nesses, a news release says. "Big Truck Day gives children a chance to explore the big vehicles they see on the streets as well as provide parents an opportunity to meet and talk with the people who operate them," said Jamal Edwards, Sarasota County Parks and Recreation program coordinator, in the release. Youngsters of all ages will be able "to climb inside the cabs, pull the levers, push the ped- als and honk the horns of dump trucks, fire trucks, pay loaders, buses and more," the release adds. Beyond that, eggs will be hidden on the grounds and in vehicles throughout the day for children to find, the release notes. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to snap photos of their youngsters with the Easter Bunny. Children's games and food vendors will be part of the fun as well, the release says. BIG TRUCK DAY TO ROLL INTO TWIN LAKES PARK ON SATURDAY Sarasota News Leader April 18, 2014 Page 83