Lemon Bay Paddle from Indian Mound Park

Paddle Lemon Bay launching from Indian Mound Park in Englewood.  Arrive at 9am and launching 9:30. bring kayak paddle PDF water and sun protection.  Sense of humor a must!  We will explore the waters crossing to Blind Pass bay. Weather […]

  • Date: November 10, 2025
  • Timing: 9:00am - 9:00am
  • Address: 210 Winson Ave, Englewood.

Bill Coy Preserve Paddle on Buck Creek

We will paddle from Bill Coy Preserve on Buck Creek located at 5350 Placid Rd from the Coy Preserve kayak launch to Thornton Key, across the intracoastal and explore the area.  Given the sometimes muddy conditions at the launch site, […]

  • Date: December 8, 2025
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
  • Address: 5350 Placida Road, Englewood.

Middle Beach (Blind Pass) Paddle

We will paddle launching from Middle Beach (Blind Pass) back parking area on Manasota Key exploring bays and conditions of northern Lemon Bay.  Meet at 9:30 at the parking area along the bayside across the road from Manasota Beach.  Please […]

  • Date: December 22, 2025
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
  • Address: 6725 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood.

Boca Grande Paddle

We will paddle from Boca Grande kayak launch at 9:30am.  Please bring your kayak, paddles, personal flotation device, water, sunscreen, sense of humor and snack/lunch.  After paying the $6 toll at the bridge, go south a short distance past Boca […]

  • Date: December 29, 2025
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
  • Address: 5820 Gasparilla Road, Gasparilla Island.

Oyster Creek Paddle to Lemon Bay

We will be launching from the Oyster Creek Environmental Park, located across the street from Cedar Point Park in Englewood, next to the high school.  We will be exploring in Lemon Bay.  If conditions allow, we may paddle to Milton […]

  • Date: January 5, 2026
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
  • Address: 2333 Placida Rd., Englewood.

Coral Creek Paddle

A special paddle on Coral Creek for LBC members and your accompanying guests.  We will put in at Gasparilla Rd and Fishery Road under the bridge.  Park in lot.  We will explore Wolverton Tunnels or the west branch of Coral […]

  • Date: January 19, 2026
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
  • Address: 14000 Gasparilla Road, Placida.

Buck Creek to Thornton Key Paddle

We will paddle from Bill Coy Preserve on Buck Creek, located at 5350 Placida Rd, to Thornton Key, traveling across the intracoastal and explore the area.  This will be a moderate paddle.  Given the sometimes muddy conditions at the launch […]

  • Date: January 26, 2026
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
  • Address: 5350 Placida Road, Englewood.

Lemon Bay Paddle from Sunrise Rotary Park

Paddle Lemon Bay launching from Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Park in Englewood as we paddle to Godfrey Creek.  Launching at 9:30 am.     You must provide your own boat, paddle and safety equipment.  Participation limited to LBC Members and your […]

  • Date: February 2, 2026
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
  • Address: 1000 S McCall Road, Englewood.

Boca Fishing Pier Paddle

We will explore the area around the Boca Grande pass from the Boca fishing pier.  Please bring your kayak, paddles, personal flotation device, water, sunscreen, sense of humor and snack/lunch.  Contact Charlie Woodruff for additional information and to reserve your […]

  • Date: February 16, 2026
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
  • Address: 5820 Gasparilla Road, Gasparilla Island.

Paddle Vamo Park to Midnight Pass

A special paddle from Vamo Park to Midnight Pass for LBC members and your accompanying guests.  We will explore southern Sarasota Bay leading to Spanish Point and the newly opened Midnight Pass.  Reservations required.  Text Charlie Woodruff to sign up […]

  • Date: February 23, 2026
  • Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
  • Address: 5800 Vamo Drive, Sarasota.