Bradenton Beach 2011 - The pipe job is completed now.

Mote scientists tag great white sharks

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20130823/ARTICLE/130829826/2416/NEWS?Title=Mote-scientists-tag-more-great-white-sharks

Lido Beach Sunset

Photo by Mitch Davis

Real Florida boat on the Manatee River

built by Dave Lucas

Sarasota officer saves 100 turtle hatchlings

http://crimeandcourts.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10269/sarasota-officer-saves-100-turtle-hatchlings/
- Sarasota Herald Tribune

Sarasota Field Trips Summer/Fall 2013

Sarasota County on the west coast of Florida boasts some of the most amazing coastal flora, fauna, and habitat in the U.S.  Our Southeast Chapter offers a variety of ways to observe and learn about them. We offer kayaking, guided beach walks, seining, and eco-tours at various times throughout the year. 

  

Quiet Water Kayaking

  

Leisurely paddling and observation at a variety of sites difficult to visit by any other means.  Kayak, paddle, life vest etc  supplied.  If you've never used a kayak before, a short training session before the trip will get you going.  Call John at (941) 966-7308 for reservations.  Members who own a kayak and life vest are welcome to go on trips marked with no asterisk (*) for a $5 donation to ALS. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members unless otherwise noted.  Trips into State parks also require an additional fee.

  

August      

8   Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park.................................8:30 - 11:30 am

10   Caspersen Beach/Lemon Bay................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

11   Bird Key/South Lido Park.......................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

15   Don Pedro State Park/Lemon Bay............................8:30 - 11:30 am  $25 member, $30 non

17   Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park.................................8:30 - 11:30 am

*20 Sunset/Moonlight Paddle.....................................................6:30 - 9:00 pm

22   Sister Keys/Longboat Key......................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

24   Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park.................................8:30 - 11:30 am

25   Bird Key/South Lido Park.......................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

September     

7    Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park.................................8:30 - 11:30 am

8    Bird Key/South Lido Park.......................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

*12 Sunset/Moonlight Paddle.....................................................6:00 - 8:30 pm

*17 Sunset/Moonlight Paddle.....................................................6:00 - 8:30 pm

19   Stump Pass State Park.............................................8:30 - 11:30 am  $25 member, $30 non

21   Bird Key/South Lido Park......................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

22   Shell Key Preserve/Pinellas County...........................10 am - 2 pm  $30 member, $35 non

24   Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park................................8:30 - 11:30 am

October  

12   Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park................................9 am - noon

13   Little Manatee River State Park...................................10 am - 2 pm  $30 member, $35 non

15   Waterways of Nokomis..........................................................9 am - noon

*16  Sunset/Moonlight Paddle....................................................5:30 - 8:00 pm

*17  Sunset/Moonlight Paddle....................................................5:30 - 8:00 pm

19  Myakka State Park.....................................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

20  Bird Key/South Lido Park..........................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

23  Palma Sola Bay/Robinson Preserve.............................10 am - 2 pm  $30 member, $35 non

27  Myakka State Park.....................................................................8:30 - 11:30 am  

NOTE:   November Preview - Myakka Daze!!! All-day trip down the Myakka River. $50 or $30 with your own boat.  Call John for details @ 941-966-7308