Grand Prix welcomes guests to the races

Before the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival takes to the water, patrons and sponsors got to celebrate next to it. 

The festival welcomed guests on June 29 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens for the tropical Kick Off Party. They enjoyed food stations, a silent auction and live music from Kettle of Fish. 

Sarasota Grand Prix events continue throughout the weekend.