Annual World’s Richest Tarpon
Tournament & Tarpon Festival
Wednesday, June 3 & Thursday, June 4
Tournament fi shing – 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. each day
Captain’s Party from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday,
June 3. Awards ceremony will be held on Friday,
June 7 at 9:30 p.m. in downtown Boca Grande.
Team registration is $5,000.
Go to WorldsRichestTarpon.com or call the Boca
Grande Chamber of Commerce at
(941) 964-0568 for more information.
The Untold Story
of African Americans in Osprey
Thursday, June 4 - 6 p.m.
337 N. Tamiami Tr., Osprey
When most people think about the history of
African-Americans in Sarasota they think of the
historic communities of Overtown, Newtown
and Laurel. Recent research has revealed an
African American heritage in Osprey, dating from
the pioneer days to modern times. This illustrated
presentation will explore what we know and what
we don’t know about the African American legacy
in Osprey. Presented by John McCarthy, Executive
Director, Gulf Coast Heritage Association. Tickets
are $15 for Historic Spanish Point Members, $20
for future members. Tickets can be purchased
online or by calling (941) 966-5214.
Climb the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse
June 6, 7, 24 & 28, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
220 Gulf Blvd, Boca Grande
Take a 20-minute climb tour to the top of the
historic Gasparilla Island Lighthouse as volunteer
docents share the fascinating story of this U.S.
legacy! Cost for regular day climbs is $15 per
person ($5 per child- ages 6-11) and is payable the
day of the climb. Cash or check only. Learn more at
barrierislandparkssociety.org.
9th Annual Gasparilla Island
Kids Classic Tarpon Tournament
Saturday, June 6 - 4 to 7 p.m.
Boca Grande Lighthouse, Boca Grande Pass
The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic is the biggest
fi shing tournament in the world for children ages
15 and under. Registration from noon to 2 p.m.,
Camp Margaritaville from noon to 3 p.m. with a
All dates & times
are subject to change.
Please contact event
organizer before
attending.
family interactive art show, games, exhibits.
Tournament competition is from 5 to 8 p.m. followed
by an awards presentation at 8:30 p.m. at
the Boca Grande Community Center.
Team registration is $1,000 for a team of four
kids. For information or to register your team call
Special Effects/Gasparilla Outfi tters at
(941) 964-0907 or see
GasparillaIslandKidsClassic.com
11th Annual Howl at the Moon,
Ladies Night Out Tarpon Tournament!
Saturday, June 13 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Ladies, don’t miss out on a great evening of
tarpon fi shing and fun! Entry fee is $600 per boat.
For more information or to register your team call
Special Effects/Gasparilla Outfi tters at
(941) 964-0907 or online
at gasparillaoutfi tters.com.
Englewood YMCA/Sand Bar
Half Marathon & 5K
Saturday, June 20, 7 - 11 a.m.
1975 Beach Rd, Englewood
The Sky Family YMCA will be hosting its third
annual half marathon, The Sand Bar Half Marathon,
which will be run on Manasota Key, one of the
most beautiful places in Florida. Runners will enjoy
a race route without many turns and with much
of the course under tree canopy (a big plus in the
Florida sun).
Every racer will receive: Finisher Medals, awards 3
deep per age group, free professional photos, free
draft beer (at The Sand Bar Tiki & Grille), free hot
meal (at The Sand Bar Tiki & Grille) and enjoy live
music (while waiting for awards). To register and for
more information see runsignup.com
28th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival
Saturday, June 20 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 21 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
220 Miami Ave W, Venice
Located in Sarasota County, this event precludes
the popular March Art Classic. Some of the nation’s
best crafters will converge on Miami Ave.
Free admission. For more information
visit visitvenicefl .
Happy Father’s Day - Sunday, June 21
May/June 2020 GASPARILLA MAGAZINE 93
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