Category: Sports

Wakulla River Manatee Viewing

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Join Harry Smith Outdoors and fellow paddlers on a leisurely trip down the beautiful, spring-fed Wakulla River in search of manatees! The trip will be a 3 mile, 2.5 hour float perfect for families, beginners, and seasoned kayakers alike. For the price of $60/person, you get a knowledgeable guide, transportation (if needed), shuttle service, sit-on-top kayaks, a paddle, and a life jacket.
The trip begins at the “upper” bridge along Shadeville Highway and continues 3 miles down to the “lower” bridge where the shuttle will be waiting to transport everyone back. Please note: we recommend avoiding cotton in the cooler months. Additionally, we recommend bringing:
  • Water/weather-appropriate clothing & footwear
  • Wide-brimmed hat or ball cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Water or your drink of choice. There is plenty of room in the kayaks for a small cooler. Alcohol is not allowed.
  • Lunch and/or snacks depending on the length of trip
  • Waterproof camera
  • Small dry bag (Ziplocks work great!) for personal belongings (ie. keys, wallet, phone, etc.)
  • Any personal items you may want and/or need (ex. medication, inhaler, etc.)

We look forward to guiding you on a unique, enjoyable, safe, and memorable experience! Have questions? Contact the event host, Harry Smith Outdoors, by phone – (850) 559-3400 – or email at hsoutdoors@hotmail.com. 

Visit the Facebook event page to learn more or message Harry Smith Outdoors, LLC via Facebook direct message.

Skimboarding Tournament

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Come out to Vilano Beach for two full days of skim-boarding heats (Aug. 19-20th). The Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am is the third-longest-running tournament in the world! Some of the world’s best skimboarders come out to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean’s surface during this event. Athletes from more than 75 different beaches from all over Florida, the USA, and the world come for the Florida Pro/Aam. Due to weather and tides, the timing of each day’s heats are subject to change. Check the website for the most up-to-date information; click here to visit the website. 

Bay Point Billfish Open

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The Bay Point Billfish Open starts this Wednesday, June 28th. The total prize money is expected to exceed $1 million this year. The payout for the largest blue marlin caught is expected to be $75,000 for first prize. There will also be Catch and Release categories for all billfish species. The fishing competition will also include live music, food and drink, an in-water boat show, and marina parties. Visit Point South Marina in Panama City Beach from June 28th to July 1st! Visit the event website here to learn more! 

Barrels, Boots, & Bucking Bulls

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Today is the first day of the Bonifay Rodeo. Barrels, Boots, & Bucking Bulls starts at 8am today with a 5K Bull Run. The gates will open at 5:30pm with PRCA rodeo action starting at 7:30pm. Friday’s events will begin with the Rodeo Parade at 1pm followed by the gates opening at 5:30pm. Saturday starts with a $10 all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. There will be a repeat of the rodeo parade and rodeo action. Learn more by visiting the Bonifay Rodeo website here. 

Talk Lift Heal (GYM)

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There’s a new gym in Tallahassee. Talk Lift Heal is a trauma-informed gym located in Railroad Square. It is a gym that is dedicated to cultivating a space that helps improve mental health, physical health, creativity, safety, and healing. It is female-owned and operated, and is open to anyone and everyone! They’re focused on making gyms less intimidating for all bodies from all backgrounds. Talk Lift Heal offers individual services as well as trauma-informed group classes and nutritional coaching. 

Visit Talk Lift Heal’s Facebook page here to learn more or contact them to start your health journey. 

Bulls on the Beach

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Flora-Bama Lounge, Package, & Oyster Bar is hosting Bulls on the Beach from September 8th – 10th. Bulls on the Beach is a three-night event featuring live rodeo action. Starting Thursday night with Junior Riders on Miniature Bulls, a Coloring Contest Bike Giveaway for both a lucky little boy and girl, and Professional Bull Riding. Friday and Saturday night will feature the Professional Bull Riders in the adult Bull Riding Competition. The event itself will host Professional Bull Riders from all around the country! 

Buy tickets to Bulls on the Beach HERE; tickets are $30 per person for those 18 and older, $15 per person for those 7-17 years old, and FREE for those under 6 years old. 

 

 

Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament

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The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament is coming soon! From July 14-23, the 42nd annual tournament will be held at Jim King Park & Boat Ramp. The event benefits the community as proceeds are donated to the Jacksonville Marine Charities, Inc. The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament is one of the largest kingfish tournament in the Southeast. The event includes the General Tournament, a Junior Angler Offshore Tournament, and a Redfish category. The event is presented by Summit Contracting Group and is sponsored by a plethora of great local businesses. The Tournament will host a Food Festival, live entertainment, a liar’s tent, exhibitions, and more!

Visit the official tournament website HERE to sign up, view the 2022 program, and more! 

Tallahassee Orthopedic Center

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Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC) Spine Center is the only comprehensive, multidisciplinary spine center in North Florida and South Georgia. They offer a comprehensive approach to spine, neck, and back conditions. TOC helps diagnose, treat, and alleviate neck, back, and joint pain by working with fellow providers of family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, physical therapy, chiropractic care, exercise/fitness programs, massage, and pain management to ensure comprehensive, complete care. Please note that they are currently only accepting patients with doctor referrals. Learn more about the practice, its doctors, and the referral process at the TOC website here.

The Players Gold Standard Golf Tournament

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The Players Gold Standard Gold Tournament starts tomorrow and runs until March 13th. 

Held at the TPC Sawgrass’ 17-hole green, this is one of the most well-attended golf tournaments in Ponte Vedra Beach. The tournament features local restaurants such as the Local in the Food Court and Silkie’s Chicken & Champagne Bar in Taste of JAX. Ticket MUST be purchased online at THEPLAYERS.COM/tickets – children under 15 years old are free to attend with the purchase of a ticket. The tournament will also have autograph opportunities, a concert, bleachers, and a kid’s zone.

Wreck Capital of the South

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Did you know that Panama City Beach is one of the most visited dive destinations in Florida? PCB offers a plethora of diving sites for both experienced and non-experienced divers. Commonly referred to as the “Wreck Capital of the South,” PCB is home to the best dive beach along the Emerald Coast. Peak diving season is April through September. The moniker “Wreck Capital” comes from the numerous famous wrecks found in the Gulf of Mexico that are accessible in Panama City Beach. A few of these wrecks include the 110ft Grey Ghost, a 160ft freighter named Chippewa, a 441ft World War II liberty ship, and the 220ft S.S. Tarpon, a World War II tug boat.