Did You Know
The Suncoast Foundation has constructed buildings valued at over 20 Million dollars in the Sarasota, Venice, and North Port areas.
Non-profit agencies that occupy these buildings include The Haven (Sarasota), The Florida Center For Early Childhood (Sarasota & North Port), Children First (Venice), and Sarasota County Special Olympics (Venice). These non-profit agencies experience significant savings with an annual lease payment of only $1 per year. Loveland Village in Venice also receives support.
Over the past four years (2013 - 2016), Suncoast Charities for Children has provided $414,000 in grant money to the Suncoast Foundation so that necessary repairs and improvements could be made to these aging campus locations. This allows program and service money to remain untouched and be directed to over 8,000 clients with special needs in the local area. Special agency project funding requests are also reviewed annually for funding.
Suncoast Charities produces the following special events for Children, which are free for the public to enjoy. Thanks to donations from attendees and generous sponsors, these events generate revenue annually for the charity.
- Thunder By The Bay Motorcycle Festival
- Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival
- July 4th Bayfront Fireworks on Sarasota Bay
- Holiday Boat Parade of Lights on Sarasota Bay
- New Year’s Eve Fireworks on Sarasota Bay
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Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Forms
A Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form is typically used for registering, titling, buying, or selling a vehicle. The scope of authority granted can include dealing with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), handling sales paperwork, and making decisions about the vehicle's licensing. This form ensures that all transactions can be carried out legally without the direct presence of the vehicle's owner, making it particularly useful for individuals who cannot manage these affairs personally due to various reasons such as time constraints, physical absence, or health issues.
Ohio BMV Power of Attorney authorizes an individual to make decisions and take actions regarding the titling and registration of a vehicle on behalf of the owner, as specified by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Use a Michigan Appointment of Agent to appoint an agent to act on the vehicle owner's behalf in transactions related to the titling and registration of a motor vehicle.
Texas DMV Power of Attorney grants an appointed agent the authority to handle matters related to the titling and registration of a vehicle at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Use a Florida DMV Power of Attorney if you need to designate someone else to represent you in transactions involving the vehicle’s title and registration.
NC DMV Power of Attorney is a legal document in North Carolina that authorizes someone to handle vehicle-related transactions, such as titling and registration, on behalf of the vehicle owner at the NC Department of Motor Vehicles.
Colorado DMV Power of Attorney grants an individual the power to conduct transactions concerning the title and registration of a vehicle at the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles on behalf of the owner.
In Arizona, ADOT Power of Attorney authorizes an agent to act on the vehicle owner’s behalf in matters handled by the Arizona Department of Transportation regarding vehicle titling and registration.
Indiana BMV Power of Attorney grants an agent authority to handle vehicle-related transactions at the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, including titling and registration.
A Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles uses WI DMV POA to allow an appointed agent to perform duties related to the title and registration of a vehicle on behalf of the owner.
DMV Power of Attorney South Dakota enables a person to act on behalf of the vehicle owner in transactions at the Department of Motor Vehicles, such as handling the title and registration.
FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Lucy Nicandri
Executive Director
Sarah Catell
Business Manager
Julie Brown
Volunteer Festival Chair
Jack Cox - Board President
Donnie McDonough - Vice President
Cal Erb - Treasurer
Peter Schneider - Secretary
Julie Brown
Sam Chavers, Jr
Ron Foxworthy
Stephen Jaynes
Greg Linehan, Esq.
Hollis Tucker
Mike Welch
SPECIAL EVENT CHAIRS
Sam Chavers, Jr. - "Fun Run" On The Bay
Tom DeLong - Bayfront Fireworks Spectacular
Steve Finzelber - Finz Finds "A Ride in The Park" Motorcycle Charity Ride
Tom Houser - "Boats on Main" Downtown Block Party/ Grand Prix "Fan Fest"
Lance Hubschmitt - Car Show
Don & Kim McGuire - The "Friendliest Catch" Fishing Tournament
Jamie Wood & Richard Fontaine - Bob Rizi Memorial Golf Classic
FESTIVAL SUPPORT
Tim Britt - Festival Photography
Michael Whitney - Festival Photography
Joe Palermo - Graphic Design
Lamar Brantley - Web Site Support
Dan Kriwitsky - Master Of Ceremonies
Maureen McAuley- Finance Chair
Mindy Towns - Festival Photographer
Gail Gerdes - Festival Photographer
Cheryl Smith - On-Site Coordinator
HOTELS
BOOK YOUR HOTEL ONLINE WITH THE
SARASOTA POWERBOAT GRAND PRIX
OFFICIAL BOOKING SITE
HBC EVENT SERVICES
BOOK YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS NOW!
This is a "Stay To Race" event. Please do not call the hotels directly. We encourage you to book through the hotel reservations link above, as these hotel partners support the charity in sponsoring this event.
The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival and Suncoast Charities for Children are proud to partner with HBC Event Services, a travel/booking agency with a nationwide reputation for excellence in managing travel for sports events. HBC Event Services provides an easy way to book hotel rooms with our partnered hotels at the best rates. These rates are always the same, if not lower than their best available rate, and usually include breakfast. Please note that the Hyatt Regency Sarasota is the Festival's host hotel and Major Sponsor. The Hyatt Regency Sarasota is located directly across the street from the dry pit area, with a shuttle service to Lido Beach and surrounding attractions, free internet service, and a 32-slip marina directly behind the hotel.
NOTICE OF STREET CLOSURES
Portions of Main Street will be closed for the Block Party on Friday, June 30, 2017, at approximately 3:30 pm.
Centennial Park Boat Ramps will be closed to the general public from 11:59 pm on Thursday, June 29, through 6:00 pm Sunday, July 2. All non-event-related vehicles without proper credentials must be removed, or they will be towed at the owner's expense. All other public boat ramps will be open.
New Pass will be closed to public boat traffic from 10:00 a.m. to the last race is completed (approximately 5:00 p.m.) on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2.
LIDO BEACH ORDINANCE
Per county ordinance, overnight camping is not allowed. Due to turtle nesting season, beachgoers will be allowed on the beach at sunrise so that turtle nesting inspections can occur. No glass or pets are allowed. Also in effect over the 4th of July holiday weekend on Lido Beach is the newly enacted Sarasota City Code Sec. 21-44which regulates, among other things, the storage of unattended personal property on public property. The Sarasota Police Department will post signs before the 4th of July holiday weekend prohibiting beachgoers from storing and leaving unattended personal property on the beach. City Code Sec. 21-44 expands the prohibition under the Sarasota County Sea Turtle Protection Ordinance beyond "temporary structure left overnight" to prohibit beachgoers from storing and leaving unattended any personal property on Lido Beach during the 4th of July holiday weekend. This is to protect all beachgoers, not just the sea turtle kind, to ensure a safe, orderly, and peaceful beach-going experience. Thank you for helping us to ensure that!
MILLING AREA
The area is 1/4 mile behind the starting line, where pace boats lead individual classes to the start. Each class has its milling area, and orange smoke signals 3 minutes to start.
2ND ANNUAL BOB RIZI MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC
THE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB
3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota, Florida 34235
7:00 am Registration/8:30 am.Start
Sunday - June 25
CAR SHOW
MAIN STREET AT LAKEWOOD RANCH
8100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, Florida 34202
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
BOAT & PERSONAL WATERCRAFT "FUN RUN"
MARINA JACK
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, Florida 34236
10:00 am Registration / 11:00 am. Shotgun Start
Wednesday - June 28
"THE FRIENDLIEST CATCH" FISHING TOURNAMENT
SARASOTA OUTBOARD CLUB
1604 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, Florida 34236
9:00 am.
(PRIVATE EVENT) - *This event is limited to clients with special needs who receive services from local non-profit agencies supported by Suncoast Charities for Children
GRAND PRIX COMEDY NIGHT
MCCURDY'S COMEDY THEATRE
1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, Florida 34236
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday - June 29
GRAND PRIX FESTIVAL KICKOFF PARTY
MICHAEL'S ON THE BAY AT SELBY GARDENS
811 S Palm Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34236
6:00 pm until 10:00 pm.
Friday - June 30
"MEET & GREET WHO'S IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT" AUTOGRAPH SIGNING EVENT
HYATT REGENCY BALLROOM
1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, Florida 34236
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.
"BOATS ON MAIN" DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY
MAIN STREET SARASOTA (From Orange Ave to Palm Ave)
Main Street, Sarasota, Florida
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
(Free Admission/Open to the public)
Saturday - July 1
FINZ FINDS MOTORCYCLE CHARITY RIDE
ROSSITER'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON
330 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, Florida 34232
Registration 9:00 am - 11:00 am
GRAND PRIX "FAN FEST"
Van Wezel Parking Lot
1105 10th St, Sarasota, Florida 34236
10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
(Free Admission/Open to the public) - Please, no coolers are allowed
MISS POWERBOAT P1 SWIMSUIT CONTEST
CENTENNIAL PARK
1105 10th St, Sarasota, Florida 34236
1:00 pm
Watch the new Miss Powerboat P1 get crowned!
SUPERSTOCK AND AQUAX RACES (QUALIFYING)
LIDO BEACH
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, Florida 34236
9:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Lido Beach Best Viewing (Free Admission/Open to the public)
VIP RACE VIEWING - Saturday
SANDCASTLE RESORT AT LIDO BEACH
1540 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34236
9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Sunday - July 2
GRAND PRIX "FAN FEST"
CENTENNIAL PARK
1105 10th St, Sarasota, Florida 34236
10 am-6 pm
(Free Admission/Open to the public)
POWERBOAT & AQUAX RACES
LIDO BEACH
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, Florida 34236
9:15 am - 4:00 pm.
Lido Beach Best Viewing (Free Admission/Open to the public)
VIP RACE VIEWING - Sunday
SANDCASTLE RESORT AT LIDO BEACH
1540 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34236
9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
RACE TEAM AWARD PRESENTATIONS
Centennial Park
1105 10th St, Sarasota, Florida 34236
5:00 pm.
(Free Admission/Open to the public)
Tuesday - July 4
BAYFRONT FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
ISLAND PARK
5 Island Park Dr, Sarasota, Florida 34236
9:00 pm.
(Free Admission/ Open to the Public)