Power boaters to compete at Englewood Beach Waterfest

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ENGLEWOOD, Fla. Power boaters will compete for the championship this weekend at the 2017 Englewood Beach Waterfest.

WINK News reporter Melinda Lee gives an inside look at why this event is such a big draw for the community.

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