Thunder on the Bay

Nick Trankito of Lakewood Ranch, left, and Richard Mitchell of Sarasota helped with parking motorcyclists during the blessing of the bikes Sunday at Thunder on the Bay. (Herald photo by Jim Jones)

In case you wondered about that steady thundering sound the past several days, think of a four-letter word -- bike -- and then multiply it hundreds of times.

It's the annual Thunder on the Bay motorcycle festival, which wraps up Sunday, Jan. 6.

Although it was centered mostly in Bradenton and Sarasota, East Manatee residents got into the fun as well.

Here are photos of a couple of East Manatee folks we spotted.

George "Chrome" Buchanan, left, visits with Howard Nelson of Myakka City Sunday during Thunder on the Bay. (Herald photo by Jim Jones)

For more photos: http://www.bradenton.com/2013/01/06/4340720/bikers-celebrate-thunder-on-the.html#wgt=rcntmulti