 Offshore boat racing returns to Sarasota in July as part of a
series of boat racing events. Sarasota's events are scheduled
for June 27 - July 5 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
2009 Events include:
Charity Golf Tournament
7AM Saturday June 27 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 27, 7PM until 1AM.- This is the party of all parties - where
you will enjoy great food, live music, silent and live auction. Dress is
casual. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
$100 per person / Tables of 10 Available
Festival Car Show and Expo
Sunday June 28
Ellenton Suds Sports Grill at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex
Next door to the Outlet Mall
Fishing Tournament for the Challenged Thur July 2
Outboard Club City Island 8:30AM - 1:30PM. (Lunch and Awards Included For
Participants)
Sarasota Reds Baseball & Fireworks Night
Sarasota Reds vs. Tampa Yankees - 6 PM
Ed Smith Stadium
Tickets just $5 - Partial Proceeds Benefit the Suncoast Foundation
Parade of Boats Down Main Street Thur July 2 7PM
Downtown Block Party Lemon Ave. 8PM
World's Largest Offshore Party Friday July 3 8PM - 1AM $15 at the door. Hyatt
Regency
Sarasota Live Music by "My Friend Scott." Cash bar and food available
for purchase.
Powerboats By The Bay - Centennial Park on 10th Street
Friday July 3, Saturday July 4 All Day 10AM - 10PM 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 Super
Boat Grand
Prix. Enjoy powerboats on display, great food, live entertainment in the Oasis
Lounge. Lots of vendors. No coolers or pets allowed. – Free Admission!
Fireworks on Sarasota Bayfront - July 4 9PM (approx)
Motorcycle "Grand Prix Souvenir Ride" July 4
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 4
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.
"Meet & Greet Who's in the Driver's Seat" Reception Sat. July 4
Meet participating Race Teams – Captain Keith Colburn of the Wizard (and crew
Members)
as featured on Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch”
The Boathouse (Located directly behind the Hyatt Regency on the Water)
Time: 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
$5 for adults (Children 12 and under free)
 Offshore Grand Prix
July
5, 2009 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.
Race Awards Ceremony
Ballroom Hyatt Regency Sarasota
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Food and beverages available for purchase
Best Viewing is from Lido Beach
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