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Peace River Freedom Swim1:30 p.m. July 4. Discussion with swimmers before the start will occur at 1:20 p.m. The 2024 Freedom Swim will start from Live Oak Point. Swimmers are to gather in the water offshore of the public beach and Riverwalk boardwalk at the northwest side of the north end of the northbound U.S. 41 Bridge. Swimmers will paddle, swim or float to the channel and down the Peace River toward the landing site at Fishermen’s Village, exiting the water at Harpoon Harry’s. The crossing is estimated to take 40 minutes to 3 hours. There will be no Trolley Service. Although there will be numerous vessels escorting the swimmers across the river, each swimmer is responsible for their own safety and their own support team. Various agencies will be on the water. Vessels will be required to operate at idle speed in the Peace River Channel from the U.S. 41 bridge to Marker Number 2 while swimmers are in the channel. 941-661-5622.