Gasparilla Island Kids Classic
Tarpon Tournament
Saturday, June 2 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Boca Grande Lighthouse, Boca Grande Pass
The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic is the
biggest fishing tournament in the world for
children ages 15 and under.
Registration is from noon to 2 p.m. From
noon to 3 p.m., there will be Camp Margaritaville
with a family interactive art show, games,
exhibits and complimentary hot dogs and beverages
for the kids. Tournament competition is
from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., followed by an awards
presentation at 9 p.m. in the Boca Grande
Community Center.
All proceeds from this tournament are handled
by Boca Grande Charities, Inc. and benefit
children's programs throughout the region.
Team registration is $1,000 for a teams of four
kids. For more information or to register your
team call Special Effects/Gasparilla Outfitters at
(941) 964-0907 or see
GasparillaIslandKidsClassic.com
10th Annual Howl At The Moon -
Ladies Night Out!
Saturday, June 9 8 to 11 p.m.,
Boca Grande Pass
Captain’s Meeting -Friday, June 8, 5 to 7 p.m. at
PJ’s Seagrille Restaurant.
Ladies, don’t miss out on a great evening of
tarpon fishing an fun! Entry fee is $600 per
boat.
Cash prizes awarded to first and second
place. Prize money will be split 60 percent for
first place, 40 percent for second. There are
also prizes for third place (last fish released by
team not in first or second place), captain’s
prize and team jewelry.
For more information or to register your
team call Special Effects/Gasparilla Outfitters at
(941) 964-0907 or online at
gasaprillaoutfitters.com
Learn Calusa Cast Netting
Saturday, June 16 10:30 a.m. to noon
880 Belcher Rd, Gasparilla Island State Park
Picnic Pavilion
Cast netting is a skill and some say an
inherent talent. Learn to fish as the Calusa Indians
did in the same area they lived. Step back in time
and learn from a Florida State Park Ranger who
will teach you the art of folding, casting and pulling
a cast net. Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind
getting wet, sunscreen and a hat. Fun for all ages
over 5. Free to BIPS members, $5 for non-members
and parking is $3 per vehicle. Learn more
about the Mighty Calusa Indians at.
barrierislandparkssociety.org/mighty-calusa/
Spaces are limited sign-up, call (941) 964-0060
to register.
2018
BG Tarpon
Season
Happy Father’s Day!
Sunday, June 17
Sarasota Grand Prix of the Sea
Saturday, June 23 through Saturday, July 1
Lido Beach, Sarasota
The finale of the 2018 SuperStock Championship
will take place ahead of the Fourth of July weekend
as powerboat racing and jet ski racing team up for a
weekend of speed and power in front of hundreds
of thousands of fans gathered on Lido Beach.
Lido Beach, the white-sand beach getaway, perfect
for absorbing the noise, power and excitement of a
double-bill of world class powerboat and jet ski racing.
For more information on the events leading up
to the two days of races like the car show, boat &
personal watercraft “fun run,” Grand Prix Comedy
Night, motorcycle charity ride, fan fest and swimsuit
contest see sarasotapowerboatgrandprix.org
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