 Offshore boat racing returns to Sarasota in July as part of a
series of boat racing events. Sarasota's events are scheduled
for June 23 - July 4 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.
 2007 Events include:
Charity Golf Tournament
7AM Saturday June 23 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 23, 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 Tue June 26
Outboard Club City Island 8:30AM - 1PM
World's Largest Offshore Party Thur June 28 8PM - 1AM $15 at the door. Hyatt
Sarasota
Parade of Boats Down Main Street
Friday June 29 6PM
Downtown Block Party and Car Show Main St. and State St. (between Orange
& Lemon Ave.)
Friday June 29 8PM
Powerboats By The Bay - Centennial Park on 10th Street
Saturday June 30 All Day 10AM - 10PM and Sunday July 1 9AM - 5PM. 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 years 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. Free of Charge!
Motorcycle "Patriotic Celebration Ride"
Sat. June 30 - Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Sarasota Bradenton
International Convention Center
Kickstands up at 1:00 p.m. for the ride to Powerboats By The Bay at Centennial
Park
$15 Per Bike All Bikes Welcome Food and Beverages Available for Purchase
People's Choice Bike Show Centennial Park on 10th Street Sat. June 30 -
1PM - 4PM
 Offshore Grand Prix July
1, 2007 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 5PM Van Wezel Grand Foyer
Sarasota Reds Host Fireworks Night Gates 6 p.m./Game 7 p.m. vs. Dunedin
Bluejays at Ed Smith Stadium Tuesday July 3 fireworks display after the game.
General Admission $5 Box Seats $6
July 4th Celebration Suncoast Spectacular from 3 to 9 p.m.
JD Hamel Park (corner of Gulfstream & US-41))
Live entertainment, circus activities and fun for the whole family!
Fireworks on Sarasota Bayfront - July 4 9PM
Best Viewing is from Lido Beach
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