 Offshore boat racing returns to Sarasota in July as part of a
series of boat racing events. Sarasota's events are scheduled
for June 28 - July 6 to benefit the Florida Center for Child &
Family Services. Call 941-371-8820 x1800 for more information.Events to take place in Sarasota include
parades, baseball games, powerboat displays, fishing
tournaments and more. For
Hotels - Call toll free in the US:
1-800-611-7450.
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Photos From 2008
2008 Events include:
Charity Golf Tournament
7AM Saturday June 28 Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club. Enjoy
an 18-hole scramble format. The tournament will be followed by a delicious lunch
and awards presentation.
$650 Foursome / $150 Hole Sponsorship
Registration 7 a.m. / Shotgun Start 8 a.m.
Festival Kickoff Party
Saturday June 28, 7PM until 1AM.- This is the party of all parties - where
you will enjoy great food, live music by Omni, silent and live auction. Dress is
casual.
$100 per person / Tables of 10 Available
Fishing Tournament for the Challenged Thur July 3
Outboard Club City Island 8:30AM - 1PM
Parade of Boats Down Main Street Thur July 3 7PM
Downtown Block Party and Car Show Main St. and State St. (between Orange
& Lemon Ave.)
Thur July 3 8PM
Sarasota Reds Host Fireworks Night Gates 4:30 p.m./Game 6 p.m. vs. Dunedin
Bluejays at Ed Smith Stadium Fireworks display after the game.
General Admission $5 – Box Seats $6
Fireworks on Sarasota Bayfront - July 4 9PM
World's Largest Offshore Party Friday July 4 8PM - 1AM $15 at the door. Hyatt
Regency
Sarasota
Powerboats By The Bay - Centennial Park on 10th Street
Friday July 4, Saturday July 5 All Day 10AM - 10PM and Sunday July 6 10AM -
6PM. Free
Admission
A day full of activities for the entire family. Meet the drivers and crews with
race teams from around the United States competing in this year’s Offshore Grand
Prix. Enjoy powerboats on display, great food, live entertainment in the Oasis
Lounge. Lots of vendors. No coolers or pets allowed. – Free Admission!
Shuttle buses to run from Ed
Smith Stadium to Powerboats By The Bay on Saturday (10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.) and
Sunday (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Clean air-conditioned buses will leave every
half-hour. $1 per person, children free.
"Meet & Greet Who's in the Driver's Seat" Reception
Meet participating Race Teams – Captain Keith Colburn of the Wizard (and crew
Members)
as featured on Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch”
Location: Hyatt Regency Sarasota Ballroom
$10 per person (Children 10 and under free) • 10:30 a.m. until Noon
Motorcycle "Grand Prix Souvenir Ride" July 5
Start Location: VFW Post 3233 • 124 S. Tuttle Avenue
Registration: 9:00 a.m. - First Bike Out 9:30 a.m. - Last Bike Out 10:30 a.m.
$10 Registration Fee per person • Ride Ends at PowerBoats By The Bay
Riders will be able to create their own “Festival Souvenir”
*Food and beverages will be available for purchase
People's Choice Bike Show – Centennial Park on 10th Street Sat. July 5
Van Wezel Parking Lot
Location: Centennial Park on 10th Street • 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
$15 Registration Fee - Trophies for 1st Place at 3:30 p.m.
 Offshore Grand Prix
July
6, 2008 Gulf of Mexico 2 Heats 11 a.m. and 1 p.m Viewing from
Lido Beach only. Course runs from New Pass to Big Pass.
Best Viewing is from Lido Beach
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