BACKPACKING

September 20th, 2010
Long Distance Hiking and the Florida Trail
If you've considered walking the entire 1,100 miles of the Florida Trail from Big Cypress to Pensacola, either in one season or in sections, then you're a long distance hiker or thinking about being one. Randy "Chuck Norris" Anderson, chair of the Long Distance Hikers Committee of the Florida Trail Association, will be here to talk and answer questions you may have. You will find this meeting very interesting and informative.
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FISHING

September 4th, 2010
Fly Casting Class
Open to all ages! Saturday mornings at 10:00 am.
Please call for reservations.
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September 4th – 6th, 2010
Labor Day Weekend Sale
Stop in and shop our fishing department weekend sale where you will find 30% off select G Loomis rods. You will also find a large selection of reels, rods and fishing accessories on sale.
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September 6th, 2010
Begining Fly Tying Class
Please call for reservations. Limited to 6 students.
$5.00 for materials.
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September 8th, 2010
Advanced Fly Tying Class
Please call for reservations. Limited to 6 students.
$5.00 for materials.
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September 11th, 2010
Fly Casting Class
Open to all ages! Saturday morning at 10:00 am.
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September 13th, 2010
Begining Fly Tying Class
Please call for reservations. Limited to 6 students.
$5.00 for materials.
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September 15th, 2010
Advanced Fly Tying Class
Please call for reservations. Limited to 6 students.
$5.00 for materials.
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HUNTING

September 4th – 6th, 2010
Range Grand Re-Opening Sale
The Grand Re-Opening celebration of our renovated pistol range will be taking place this weekend.
Representatives from H&K, Sig Sauer and Smith & Wesson will have pistols for you to demo with the purchase of ammo (must be 21 years of age).
There will be specials throughout the Gun Shop on pistols, rifles, ammo by the box or by the case, and firearm accessories.

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KAYAKING

September 3rd – 4th, 2010
Introduction to Sea Kayaking

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September 18th, 2010
Lido Key Kayak Trip
A barrier island west of Sarasota is our destination for these beautiful clear waters and shallow lagoons. Come play with us as we explore this county’s blueway system. Please pack a lunch or feel free to share peanut butter sandwiches with us.

Meet at 8:00am. Launch at 8:30am.

Location: South Lido Nature Center

Fee: Rental+Guide=$48pp-polymer/$68pp-composite. Own boat+Guide=$18pp.


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September 19th, 2010
Introduction to Recreational Kayaking

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September 24th – 25th, 2010
Introduction to Sea Kayaking

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September 24th, 2010
Sunset & Sangria Kayak Trip
Come to Darry’s house on scenic Lake Seminole and paddle around the lake to the beauty of a Florida sunset. This is one paddle you don’t want to miss and afterwards it’s ice cold Sangria and hot dogs over the open fire!

Meet at 6:30pm. Launch at 7:00pm.

Location: Lake Seminole

Fee: Rental+Guide=$48pp-polymer/$68pp-composite. Own boat+Guide=$18pp.

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October 9th, 2010
Freedom Lake Clean up
It's been an on-going Pinellas County "clean our waterways" day. Bill Jackson's will continue this tradition in our own backyard. Freedom Lake and the fountain lake,two of the cleanest in the county, will get our attention. Trash clean up will be from 10:00am-11:30am. At noon, Mr. J's famous pepper dogs are on the menu. This is an excellent opportunity to give back to our community. We hope you will join us!

Fee: No charge for rental.

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October 15th, 2010
Green Iguana Kayak Trip
This trip along the intercostal waterways at night is always fun. We will be paddling to The Green Iguana for dinner. Bring money and appetite.

Meet at 6:15pm. Launch at 6:30pm.

Location: Jungle Prada Boat Ramp

Fee: Rental+ Guide = $48pp-polymer/$68pp-composite Own boat+ Guide = $18pp

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October 23rd, 2010
Fort DeSoto Suncoast Triathlon Support
Help support swimmers at this great local race. The athletes and community appreciate your time and efforts. Experienced paddlers only please. T-shirts for volunteers.
Meet:6:15am Launch:6:30am
Fee: No charge for rental.
Location: The Fort atFt DeSoto Park


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SCUBA DIVING

September 4th, 2010
Beginner Scuba Class - Saturdays
This is where it all begins!
Class: September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 2
Dives: September 26
October 3
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September 20th, 2010
Try SCUBA Diving - FREE!
From 5-7pm just bring your swimsuit and a towel to give this exciting adventure for FREE! Join Bill Jackson's own Instructor Trainer, Rocky Welch, along with other expert staff as we introduce you to the underwater world!
You will be required to sign a waiver and must be in good health with no circulatory or respiratory issues.
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September 20th, 2010
Dive For Adventure Party
Guest speakers, Special Equipment Pricing, Games, Food and more!
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September 21st, 2010
Fossil Diving Class
There are 2 days in the classroom where you will learn fossils A-Z followed by a dive to Venice Beach where you can put your knowledge to work finding these interesting treasures!
Class: September 21, 23
Dive: September 25
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September 28th, 2010
Nitrox Class - T/Th
Learn to stay down longer and feel better with this oxygen rich gas!
September: 28th & 30th
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October 2nd, 2010
Dive the Living Seas at EPCOT
6 Million Gallons of Sharks, Turtles, Grouper and more!
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October 4th, 2010
Beginner Scuba Class - M/W
This is where it all begins!
Class: October 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Dives: October 24, 31
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October 5th, 2010
Advanced Dive Class
This class is a continuing education certification course for certified divers that will provide you with an enjoyable experience of continued supervised dives designed to introduce you, the diver, to a variety of advanced diving activities and environments (deeper dives, light salvage, night dives) to take you to the next level of diving.
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October 15th – 17th, 2010
Dive The Beautiful Florida Keys
Join us for a 3 day 2 night diving adventure in the Florida Keys!
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October 19th, 2010
Beginner Scuba Class - T/Th
This is where it all begins!
Class: October 19, 21, 26, 28
November 2, 4, 9, 11
Dives: November 6, 13
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TRIATHLON

October 21st – 22nd, 2010
Suncoast Triathlon IX - Packet Pickup
Thursday October 21st 4pm-7pm
Friday October 22nd 12pm-7pm

For event information call: Florida Race Place Magazine 813-874-7223
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STAND UP PADDLEBOARDS

September 4th, 2010
Free Stand Up Paddleboard Clinic
Paddleboarding is the fastest growing water sport and is taking Florida by storm. Join us Saturday morning at 9:30 for a free stand up paddleboard class. Feel free to call us for additional information.
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September 11th, 2010
Free Stand Up Paddleboard Clinic
Paddleboarding is the fastest growing water sport and is taking Florida by storm. Join us Saturday morning at 9:30 for a free stand up paddleboard class. Feel free to call us for additional information.
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September 18th, 2010
Free Stand Up Paddleboard Clinic
Paddleboarding is the fastest growing water sport and is taking Florida by storm. Join us Saturday morning at 9:30 for a free stand up paddleboard class. Feel free to call us for additional information.
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September 26th, 2010
Chassahowitzka River Paddlebaord Trip
Explore the many springs and tributaries of this local treasure. You may want to bring snorkeling gear for the unforgettable swim in the cool waters of Sisters Springs and if we dare, Maggie’s Crack. Please pack a lunch or feel free to share peanut butter sandwiches with Darry.

Meet at 8:00am. Launch at 8:30am.

Location: Chassahowitzka Boat Ramp

Fee: Rental of equipment+Guide=$68pp. Own board+Guide=$18pp


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October 10th, 2010
Lido Key Paddleboard Trip
A barrier island west of Sarasota is our destination for these beautiful clear waters and shallow lagoons. Come play with us as we explore this county’s blueway system. Please pack a lunch or feel free to share peanut butter sandwiches with us.

Meet at 8:00am. Launch at 8:30am.

Location: South Lido Nature Center

Fee: Rental of equipment+Guide=$68pp. Own board+Guide=$18pp.

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