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Fireworks stands thrive as industry grows despite bans
Fireworks vendors like Garrett and Long expand across Kansas with stands in Douglas Franklin Osage counties. Despite Lawrence’s 2003 ban, sales rebound as nationwide backyard fireworks surge, with 2006 revenues surpassing 900 million. A Pine family plans to exit after decades of work amid mounting regulations and weather risks.
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Garrett
China
Kansas
Kansas Highway 10
Franklin Road
Lawrence
Douglas County
Osage County
Jeremy
Linda Long
Haskell Avenue
31St Street
Franklin
Osage
Jeremy Long
Washburn University
Long
American
Pine Family
Tee Pee Junction
North Third Street
U.S. Highway 2440
Jim Pine
Pines
Pine