 Offshore boat racing returns to Sarasota in July as part of a
series of boat racing events. Sarasota's events are scheduled
for June 26 - 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.
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Photos From 2011
2012 Events include:
 Saturday June 23:
Charity Golf Tournament
Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club
Registration 7:00 a.m. / Shotgun Start 8:00 a.m.
Foursome & Hole Sponsorship - $650
Foursome Only - $500 / Individual Entries - $125
Hole Sponsorship Only $150 ($150 Tax Deductible)
Scramble Format - Includes Lunch and Award Presentations
 Festival Kickoff Party Sarasota Municipal
Auditorium
7:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.
Ticket Price: $100 per person / Tables
of 10 available
Silent Auction - Casual Dress - Dinner Buffet Open Bar
Live Entertainment By: Greg Billings Band
 Festival Car Show and Expo
Sunday June 25 Main Street Lakewood Ranch
10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
50/50 Dash Plaques Prizes
$10 Entry For Info:
collectorcarstv@verizon.net
Boat & Personal Watercraft "Fun Run" On Sarasota Bay
Bearded Clam Waterfront Rest. & Tiki Bar
7150 N Tamiami Trail
(At Ramada Inn near SRQ Airport)
Registration: 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Last Boat In At 3 p.m.
$10 Per Hand Top 3 Hands Win!!!
50/50 Raffle
Monday June 25:
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
One-Eyed Jacks Poker Room at the Sarasota Kennel Club
$65 Buy In Re-Entry Is Allowed
6 p.m. Registration - 6:30 p.m. Tournament
200 Maximum Player Field - $2,000 First Place Based Upon Sold Out Field
Charity Gets Half The Buy In
Pre-Purchase Buys A Seat And Includes 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception/Buffet
Download the registration form
Tuesday June 26:
High Heel Hike For Autism
Westfield Sarasota Square Mall
Registration
/ Social hour / Silent Auction: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
1K Walk Inside The Mall Begins 7 p.m.
Awards Ceremony 8 p.m.
Auction Checkout 8 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
To register as an individual or a team visit
www.highheelhike.com
Wednesday June 27:
"Fleming's Fan Fest" For Local Race Teams
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine
Bar
Free Admission / Tent Party from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Offering "5-6-7" Happy Hour Menu / Cash Bar
Live Entertainment By: Joey Lavallee and The Groove Hounds
 Thursday June 28
Hyatt Regency's "Pre-Race" Party & Fashion Show
Hyatt Regency Sarasota Ballroom
Doors 7 p.m. / Fashion Show 9 p.m.
Tickets $15 per person at the door
Cash Food & Beverages Raffle Casino Style Table Games Music By DJ Imminent
Casual Dress
Friday June 29
 Powerboats By The Bay
Centennial Park on 10th Street
10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Free Admission
No coolers or pets allowed.
See Powerboats on display.
Festival Parade of Boats
Main Street in Downtown Sarasota (Begins at U.S. 301 to
Gulfstream Avenue)
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.
"Boats By The Bay" Downtown Block Party
J.D. Hamel Park at Main St. and Gulfstream
5:00 p.m. until Midnight
Live Entertainment - Vendors - Food - Race Boats on Display
Saturday June 30:
"Meet & Greet Who's In The Drivers Seat"
Hyatt Regency Sarasota Tropics Room
5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
$5 Adults - Children 12 and Under Free
Participating race teams will be signing autographs and providing giveaway items
to guests.
Powerboats By The Bay
Centennial Park on 10th Street
10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Free Admission
No coolers or pets allowed.
See Powerboats on display.
Enjoy great food, vendors, and live entertainment!!
Entertainment Schedule
TBA
"Power Cash By The Bay" Charity Motorcycle Ride
Registration 11 a.m. 'til Noon
Linger Lodge
Ride Ends at Powerboats By the Bay Centennial Park - 10th St. / U.S. 41
Suggested Donation - $10
10 Cash Prize Winners announced on stage at 2 p.m.
Raffle tickets on sale now: $10 each or 3/$25: Rossiter's Harley Davidson, Manatee River Harley Davidson, Granny's, C&C Cycles, Suzuki, Hap's, High Side Cafe, Straggler's
"Bags By The Bay" Cornhole Competition
Located at Powerboats by the Bay Centennial Park - 10th St. / U.S. 41
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Boards available or bring your own - Cash Prizes!!
To register/ Info:
bagsbythebay@gmail.com
$50 per team - $40 if your bring your own board
Powerboats By The Bay - Centennial Park on 10th Street
10th St. / U.S. 41
10:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m.
Free Admission - No coolers or pets allowed
See Powerboats on display. Enjoy great food, vendors, and live entertainment!!
Entertainment Schedule:
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. SOUL PURPOSE (Bradenton cover / original band)
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. GREG BILLINGS BAND
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. "Miss Super Boat Grand Prix" Bikini Contest
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. GREG BILLINGS BAND
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. MATTHEW FACCIOLLA BAND with special guest Dan Toler
formerly of the Allman Brothers
Bags By The Bay Cornhole Competition
Located at Powerboats by the Bay Centennial Park - 10th St. / U.S. 41
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Boards available or bring your own - Cash Prizes!!
To register/ Info:
bagsbythebay@gmail.com
 Miss
Super Boat Grand Prix Bikini Contest
Located on stage at Powerboats By The Bay
Centennial Park - 10th St. / U.S. 41
Judging at 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cash Prizes - $1,000 $500 $250 $100
To Register / Info: offshorebikinicontest@gmail.com
Sunday July 1, 2012
 Offshore Grand Prix Gulf of Mexico 2 Heats 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Viewing from
Lido Beach. Course runs from New Pass to Big Pass.
Best Viewing is from Lido Beach
Race Awards Ceremony
High Tide Saloon Under the Big White Tent
Awards ceremony scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate with winning race teams
Food and beverages available for purchase! Free Admission - No coolers or pets allowed
July 4, 2012
BAYFRONT FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR!!!
Sarasota Bayfront Park
DUSK - approx 9:00 p.m.
Best viewing along the Sarasota Bayfront near Island Park |
