The staging for the parade is taking place with Carrabba's
Team Blythe race boat taking the lead in front of the famous
Bacardi Silver boat. The Bacardi boat is owned by Anheiser
Busch, the makers of Budweiser. It is nice to have a close
association with a well recognized brand name. |
The
boats get ready to go to the streets of downtown Sarasota,
Florida. |
A
look down the main street in Sarasota, Florida as thousands
of fans line the sidewalks to get a good look at these powerful
machines. |
On
board the Carrabba's Team Blythe race boat for the parade
were some local "Carrabba girls," Heather Nowell
and Melissa Carbarry. |
The
kids start to cheer and jump for joy as the boats go by! Melissa
and Heather helped the team toss out Carrabba's swag to the
fans. |
The
mounted police were on hand to control the crowds that lined
the streets of Sarasota, Florida. |
The
boat on parade. |
Carrabba's
Team Blythe on display at the dry pits. |
More
parade coverage by SNN Channel 6 the local ABC affiliate. |
Carrabba's
Team Blythe was able to secure a great location in the dry
pits. The boat was right at the entrance so all who entered
had a great chance to view the race boat. |
Sarasota
Carrabba's team having fun with the race team in front of
the Sarasota Carrabba's. Special thanks to the owner Dalen
and his fabulous staff. |
Tyler,
Thomas and Grandfather, fans of the Carrabba's Team Blythe
race team, stop by the boat to share in the excitement. |
The
race team enjoys the hospitality of the Sarasota store as
they celebrate the top five honors. Left to right: Jimmy Cosner,
Celeste, Glenn Wilson, Charlene Wilson, and Jim from Triple
XXX fame. |
The
boat on display outside the Sarasota Carrabba's store for
the thousands of passerby's to see. |
Tyler
and Thomas board the boat to get a close up look at the inside
of the race boat. |
Jimmy
Cosner at the Sarasota Carrabba's store next to a photo of
the race boat, trophy and checkered flag on display during
race weekend. |
The
team has some fun on a break. |
Carrabba's
Team Blythe visits North Sarasota. The owner Drew and his
family stop by to see the race boat on display for the weekend.
Special thanks to Drew, his family and his staff for their
great hospitality. |
Heather,
Melissa and the crew chief take a break from the parade festivities.
|
Drew's
sons Kieran and Kyle board the race boat and put on the race
gear to wave the checkered flag. |
Kieran
and Kyle having fun in the race boat learning more about the
workings of this high powered machine. |
Crew
chief, Jimmy Cosner preps the boat for display for all passerby's
to see. |
Drew's
sons Kieran and Kyle, on board the world championship winning
boat. |
The
boat had a great spot on the grounds of the North Sarasota
store for all to see and get up close and personal. |
The
team had flags on display and could be seen from the major
highway in front of the North Sarasota Carrabba's as well
as the patrons there to dine on the fine Italian food.
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