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: 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice.
Afternoon Preserve Walk
Afternoon Wildflower preserve walk starting at 4:00 pm. Explore the preserve at a beautiful time of day and have a seasonal toast at 5:30. Please bring your beverage of choice and snack. We will leave the preserve at sunset. Jayne […]
- Date: February 20, 2026
- Timing: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
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.
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: March 2, 2026
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
- Address: 5800 Vamo Drive, Sarasota.
Boca Grande Paddle
We will paddle Boca Grande at 9:30am. Paddling from 5820 Gasparilla Road, Placida, FL 33946. We will explore the pass to Little Gasparilla Island and the surrounding area. Please bring your kayak, paddles, personal flotation device, water, sunscreen, sense of […]
- Date: March 9, 2026
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
- Address: 4076 East Venice Ave, Venice.
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: March 16, 2026
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
- Address: 2333 Placida Rd., Englewood.
Welcome Back to the New Zealanders: Malcom and Jane Collingwood
Welcome Back New Zealanders! LBC welcomes back long time volunteers Malcom & Jane Collingwood with a celebratory event at the Lemon Bay Wildflower Preserve meadow. Jayne and Charlie Woodruff will be guiding a leisurely stroll through the preserve. Bring your […]
- Date: March 21, 2026
- Timing: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Address: 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood.
Coral Creek Paddle
A special paddle on Coral Creek for LBC members and your accompanying guests. Launching from 13012 Fishery Road, Placida. We will explore Wolverton Tunnels or the west branch of Coral Creek, depending on conditions. Advance reservations are required! Please text […]
- Date: March 23, 2026
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:30am
- Address: 14000 Gasparilla Road, Placida.
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: March 30, 2026
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:00am
- Address: 210 Winson Ave, Englewood.
Indian Mound Paddle
We are thrilled to be offering 2 pop up paddles! First will be Friday, April 10th at Indian Mound in Englewood starting at 4:30 PM. We will paddle up the east side of Lemon Bay and cross to Middle Beach […]
- Date: April 10, 2026
- Timing: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
- Address: 210 Winson Ave, Englewood.
Boca Grande Paddle
Come enjoy the amazing spring weather on the water! We will launch at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier at 5800 Gasparilla Rd., Boca Grande. This has been the season favorite paddle! Please bring a kayak or paddleboard, PFD, sunscreen, water, […]
- Date: April 13, 2026
- Timing: 9:30am - 11:30pm
- Address: 5810 Gasparilla Rd., Boca Grande.
Don Pedro State Park Paddle
The 2nd of our April Pop-up Paddles will be Monday, April 20th at Don Pedro State Park on Placida Rd. Try to arrive a little before 9 and launch when everyone is in the water together. There is a bit […]
- Date: April 20, 2026
- Timing: 9:00am - 11:00pm
- Address: 8450 Placida Rd, Cape Haze.