• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Valentine's Day Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Valentine's Day Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Fans meet Grand Prix teams

Boats on Main Block Party brings speedboat teams and fans together.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 10:33 p.m. July 1, 2016
  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • Share

The eve before race day for the Sarasota Grand Prix, teams and competing boats lined Main Street. 

The Boats on Main Block Party invited fans to meet the teams and boats that will be competing this weekend in the Sarasota Grand Prix. Impressive and flashy speedboats were the main attraction as well as live music along Main Street, Five Points Park and Lemon Avenue. 

 

Team Color Me Fast with Dave Mitchell, Billy Gregan, Dion Souza and Michael Holderness.
Team Color Me Fast with Dave Mitchell, Billy Gregan, Dion Souza and Michael Holderness.
Number 57 is team Color Me Fast.
Number 57 is team Color Me Fast.
Team Alex and Ani invited fans to sign the boat.
Team Alex and Ani invited fans to sign the boat.
Adrian Garthaus tries out his soccer skills with a beach ball.
Adrian Garthaus tries out his soccer skills with a beach ball.
Bob and Patti Vesper with Bobby Tampa from team War Paint.
Bob and Patti Vesper with Bobby Tampa from team War Paint.
Doug Matejka signs his name to the Alex and Ani boat.
Doug Matejka signs his name to the Alex and Ani boat.
Attendees signed well wishes on the Alex and Ani boat.
Attendees signed well wishes on the Alex and Ani boat.
Megan Rhoden of Phantom 9.
Megan Rhoden of Phantom 9.
Logan Cutts gets a lift from his grandfather Peter Ross to get a closer look at Watt-Ahh!
Logan Cutts gets a lift from his grandfather Peter Ross to get a closer look at Watt-Ahh!
Team Watt-Ahh!'s boat is a Sepctre Cat that was built locally with the capability of going 135 miles per hour.
Team Watt-Ahh!'s boat is a Sepctre Cat that was built locally with the capability of going 135 miles per hour.
Sarasota Grand Prix fans filled Main Street in Downtown Sarasota for the 'Boats on Main' Block Party.
Sarasota Grand Prix fans filled Main Street in Downtown Sarasota for the 'Boats on Main' Block Party.
Sarasota Grand Prix fans filled Main Street in Downtown Sarasota for the 'Boats on Main' Block Party.
Sarasota Grand Prix fans filled Main Street in Downtown Sarasota for the 'Boats on Main' Block Party.
Nancy Victoria and Kamdyn Sanchez
Nancy Victoria and Kamdyn Sanchez
Ron and Jill Merkley with Larry and Linda Gill.
Ron and Jill Merkley with Larry and Linda Gill.

 

Latest News

Suncoast Waterkeepers regularly tests water quality at 12 sites in Sarasota Bay and its adjacent waters, including the Linley Street boat ramp on Longboat Key.
  • February 7, 2026
Sarasota, Manatee bayside beaches graded for water safety
Capt. A.J. Grande operates a "six pack" fishing charter business who often picks up and drops off customers at Nora Patterson Park.
  • February 5, 2026
Permits will be required for charter boat operators using county parks
District 2 Commissioner Penny Gold walks in a parade in 2021.
  • February 5, 2026
Longboat commissioner appointed to National League of Cities committee
The house at 3638 San Remo Terrace overlooks the north Siesta Key bridge.
  • February 5, 2026
Rock star sells Sarasota estate for $7.5 million

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Neighbors

Sarasota nonprofit Casting For The Kids helps children with cancer and their families breathe a little easier.
  • February 6, 2026
Annual fishing tournament casts for a cause
Thomas Modly adjusts the flagpoles as the sun sets.
  • February 5, 2026
Patriots Pier in Siesta Key receives new flagpoles
Jennifer Rominiecki brought the living museum concept to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens when she was named president and CEO in 2015.
  • February 5, 2026
Botanical gardens' potential lured Rominiecki family to Sarasota
Perfectly in sync, Ski-A-Rees skiers Natalie Brannon, Debbie Brannon, Ella Walker and Steph Ouellette skim across Sarasota Bay, blending athleticism and grace.
  • February 5, 2026
From flips to ballet, Ski-A-Rees have done it all on the water since 1957
Sarah Firstenberger was named CEO of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce in June.
  • February 4, 2026
Siesta Key Chamber’s new leader takes the helm
Chamber launches summertime internship program
  • February 4, 2026
Chamber launches summertime internship program

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now