June 2021
May/June • 2021 • GASPARILLA MAGAZINE 85
10th Annual Gasparilla Island Kids Classic
Saturday, June 5, 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Boca Grande Pass
The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic is the biggest fi shing
tournament in the world for children ages 15 and under.
One hundred percent of proceeds benefi t the Charlotte
County School system, Easter Seals of Southwest Florida,
the Boca Grande Historical Society, The Bonefi sh & Tarpon
Trust, the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association and the
Maritime Museum at Whidden’s Marina.
Team entry fee is $1,000 and each team must
have an approved business/corporate sponsor.
For more information and to register a team go to
bocagrandecharities.com.
Cruisin’ on Dearborn
Saturday, June 5, 2 to 5 p.m.
W. Dearborn Street, Englewood
Hundreds of cars and thousands of car lovers converge
on Dearborn Street for this car show. Music to cruise by
sponsored by Olde Englewood Village Association. Free
admission. For information, see englewoodchamber.com
St. Armands Boat Show
Saturday, June 5 & Sunday June 6, 10 to 4 p.m.
431 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota
Indulge your boating fantasies! Come explore the many
options available in today’s world of boating. Whether
a fi rst timer or an experienced boater, land lover or sea
lover – there is sure to be a boat on display for everyone to
enjoy! Sponsored by Cannon’s Marina.
For more information see starmandscircleassoc.com
Boating and Seamanship Course
June 7, 6 - 9 p.m.
ZOOM (virtual course)
The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Boating Skills and
Seamanship course is a comprehensive boater certifi cate
course designed for both the experienced and novice
boater. Topics include: Which Boat is for You, Equipment
for Your Boat, Trailering Your Boat, Handling Your Boat,
Highway Signs, Rules of the Road, Lines and Knots,
Weather and Boating, Your Boat’s Radio, and Navigating
the Intra-Coastal Waterway.
The course meets on Zoom, Monday and Thursday
evenings, 6 to 9 p.m. The course consists of 6 required
two-hour lessons plus elective modules, providing up-todate
knowledge for handling boats in all conditions.
At the end of the course, you will receive a USCG
Auxiliary Certifi cate. If you pass the test at the end of the
course, your information will be sent to the Florida Wildlife
Commission (FWC) for you to receive a Florida Boater Card
which is a license in all states. The fee for this course is $40
plus cost of the book.
To register or for more information, call Judi at (941)
492-5904.
38th Annual World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament
Thursday, June 10 & Friday, June 11
3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Boca Grande Pass
Posters, tournament and Grande Tradition merchandise
featuring art by Kelly Reark will be available in the Boca
Grande Area Chamber of Commerce’s offi ce by the fi rst of
June.
Details about the tournament are still being fi nalized
to ensure that it is a fun and safe event for everyone. For
more information contact the Boca Grande Area Chamber
of Commerce at (941) 964-0568.
Garden Talk: Pruning Shrubs And Trees
Saturday, June 12,10 a.m.
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
Have you ever wondered how to trim your shrubs such
as hibiscus or bougainvillea? They can be quite different
because of the way they grow and bloom.
Think no more, you will fi nd it simple after learning a
few biological terms and you will know how to prune and
when to prune on anything that grows in the garden.
Demonstration will be the best teacher. Come prepared
to walk and see how Edison Ford horticulturists prune
most everything that grows. Most importantly learn
the right tool for the right job. All participants receive a
certifi cate for 10 percent off garden shoppe purchases.
Cost: members: $10; non-members: $15 Advance
registration not required. For more information see
edisonfordwinterestates.org.
Father’s Day
Sunday, June 20
5th Annual Mango Fest
Wednesday, June 23 to Sunday, June 27
Key West
Experience all things mango
through shopping, education and
demonstrations. Stroll virtually
through a vendor village, enter a
poetry contest, photo contest, see
virtual culinary and cocktail demos,
and more. For more information
see mangofestkeywest.com.
All dates & times are subject to change.
Please contact the event organizer before attending.
/bocagrandecharities.com
/englewoodchamber.com
/starmandscircleassoc.com
/edisonfordwinterestates.org
/mangofestkeywest.com
