A Parade with a Purpose

On Saturday, December 9, enjoy a parade of boats beautifully decorated for the holidays on Sarasota Bay. This annual event is presented by Suncoast Charities for Children and Marina Jack. Admission is free and the best viewing is from Bayfront Park and Marina Jack. Reservations are required in advance for Marina Jack and fill up quickly. Call 941-365-4232 to reserve your table now! Guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy or book which will be distributed by Suncoast Charities for Children to The Florida Center for Early Childhood, The Haven, and Children First. Greg Corvelle and Lisa Baer serve as Co-Chairs for this year’s event. Celebrity judges select winners from both the private and corporate sector.

Toy Drive Partner

Winners From The 2022 Parade

Private (21'-35')

1st Place – Bound-N-Blue | Captained By Eric Clayton
2nd Place – Prana | Captained By Richard Dear

Private (36' Over)

1st Place – My Best Life | Captained By Kyle Fraley
2^nd Place – Pomalo | Captained By Greg Budslick

Corporate (21'-35')

1st Place – Turtle Beach Grill | Captained By Able Ortega/ Turtle Beach Grill
2nd Place – Slip – N -Slide | Captained By Demetri Thomas/ Suntex Marina

Corporate (36' Over)

1st Place – Atlantic Attitude | Captained By John Springhetti/ Spring Advertising
2nd Place – LeBarge | Captained By Ryan Parker/ LeBarge

Most Creative

Tuff Tiki | Captained By Bill Hogan/ Tuff Tiki