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David Marlett congratulates fellow contestant John Atamian for his win in the hotdog eating contest. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

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David Marlett congratulates fellow contestant John Atamian for his win in the hotdog eating contest. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

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  • David Marlett congratulates fellow contestant John Atamian for his win in the hotdog eating contest. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • Angelo and Maria Deftereos proudly fly their flags. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • Linda Flores Herb Savage Residents Beach Fourth of July celebration, July 4, 2011.
  • John Atamian ate 9 1/2 hotdogs in seven minutes, a winning performance. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • BreAnne Barrett, Isles of Capri. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • Jeff Nowak gives a lift to Owen Carr, both of VFW Post 6370. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • It's hard to get excited about the 4th of July when you're just 10 months old. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • This impromptu eating contest features Terry West, Connie Rawlins, Renee Ollmer, and Nancy Phillips. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • Beachgoers carry a cartload of supplies. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • The hotdog eating contest draws a crowd. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • Mom Amy Tarchick and daughter Olivia each won the patriotic bathing suit contest in their respective age classes. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • Boogie boarding at the water's edge. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • Danielle Politi and JoAnn Leonardi say peace is patriotic. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • The best place to get personal space was in the Gulf. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • 'We're not even American!' said Swiss national Nadine Spritch, but she and husband Adrian wore red, white and blue anyway. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • Catherine Stogner, 10, makes the most of her beachtime. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • So what if face paint comes off in salt water. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • A rinse gets off the salt and the sand. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • Damon and Carol Doumlele enjoy the evening sky. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle
  • Jeff Nowak gives a lift to Owen Carr, both of VFW Post 6370. Marco Island celebrated Independence Day with beach picnics and fireworks at Residents' Beach on July 4th, with happy throngs enjoying perfect weather. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

Celebrating the Fourth of July on Residents Beach, Marco Island.

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