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When Jesse Woodyard suddenly passed away in 2014, a group of classmates started a fishing tournament to celebrate his life. After becoming the Fallen Eagle Redfish Classic in 2015, an academic scholarship was created in his memory, so his legacy could last forever.
Today, with over $50,000 in the endowment and two marine science students receiving scholarships each year, the tournament is evolving again. We are proud to announce that the Florida Gulf Coast University Alumni Association will be hosting the FGCU Fishing Invitational on April 6, 2019.
April 5, 2019 – Captain’s Party
Cohen Center 214, Florida Gulf Coast University
6 p.m.
April 6, 2019 – Tournament Day with Awards Banquet
The Edison Restaurant
Angler Registration – $150
Banquet Only – $50
When Jesse Woodyard suddenly passed away in 2014, a group of classmates started a fishing tournament to celebrate his life. After becoming the Fallen Eagle Redfish Classic in 2015, an academic scholarship was created in his memory, so his legacy could last forever.
Today, with over $50,000 in the endowment and two marine science students receiving scholarships each year, the tournament is evolving again. We are proud to announce that the Florida Gulf Coast University Alumni Association will be hosting the FGCU Fishing Invitational on April 6, 2019.
April 5, 2019 – Captain’s Party
Cohen Center 214, Florida Gulf Coast University
6 p.m.
April 6, 2019 – Tournament Day with Awards Banquet
The Edison Restaurant
Angler Registration – $150
Banquet Only – $50
Mound Key Mondays are back! Explore the remarkable island capital built by the Calusa Indians — known today as Mound Key Archaeological State Park. The most powerful aboriginal group in south Florida, the Calusa were the first known people encountered during Ponce de León’s 1513 voyage that christened La Florida. This guided tour, led by local archaeologist Theresa Schober, includes a cruise through Estero Bay and a historical tour of Mound Key. Departing from Fish Tale Marina on Fort Myers Beach, the tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours and light snacks will be provided. Convenient parking is available at the boat ramp. Instructions on where to meet your tour will be sent to registered participants. Limited space available. Four tour dates. $50 + tax. Reservations can be made with Banana Bay Tour Company at (239) 728-8687.
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Florida Friendly Garden Tours
Come to the Cape Coral Historical museum for a FREE guided tour of an all natural, Florida Friendly Garden! These tours are led by Master Gardeners of Lee County and Members of the Garden Club of Cape Coral. Learn about what makes it “Florida Friendly”, how you can better use your green space, and why it’s so important!
2nd Wednesday of each month
October through April
1pm to 4pm
Announcing 2019, 23rd LCEC Annual United Way Fishing Tournament held at D & D Matlacha Bait & Tackle. Benefiting the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee Counties! For more details, check out: https://uw.lcec.net/SitePages/Fish.aspx or email fish@lcec.net
Let’s have fun while doing something great for our community!
BE A HERO! – Superheroes themed event!
April is EARTH MONTH! Let’s celebrate by meeting up at LAKES PARK in Ft. Myers for a volunteer PARK CLEANUP, with MUSIC and BARBECUE! Wear your cape or favorite fantasy character costume (we’ll have extra superhero capes available for you as well).
Potluck – we’ll grill some hot dogs and burgers, but we encourage BYO (bring your own) food for grilling/ barbeque, side dishes and drinks. Bring coolers, chairs & picnic blankets.
Music will be provided by our local DJ friends – DJ Ambiguous and DJ Juice.
We’ll provide clean-up supplies including bags, gloves, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, water.
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Please RSVP “going” so we know how many supplies to prepare.
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PARKING: valid Lee County stickers FREE, otherwise $5 per vehicle (car pool encouraged).
Meet at 9:30 am @ CHECK-IN POINT – Lakes Park Amphitheater – look for “CleanOurWorld” signs.
9:30 am – 11 am clean-up
11 am – bring all trash at the check-in point.
11:15 am – GROUP PHOTO
Music, activities and BBQ party start at 11am and will go until 3pm or so.
• Make a day of it! There are many fun things to do at this park: Specialty gardens: children’s garden, community garden, fragrance garden and succulent garden. Miniature train ride. Bicycle & boat rentals. Fishing. Jogging/walking path. Splash pad. Volleyball sand courts
Future Forestry and ONETREE.org will be Planting (at least) one hundred native trees along Veteran’s Memorial Parkway. We will also be water and adding mulch and cleaning up garbage in the area.
Join us for a day of fun and laughter! View the cardboard boat racing competition, enjoy food and drinks, vote on your favorite boat, paddle one of the boats in the Citizen’s Challenge Race…It’s a day you won’t forget! Admission is FREE
Celebrate the Easter holiday with a 2 1/2 hour cruise on the Caloosahatchee River! Includes a traditional Easter buffet, live narration, sightseeing and music for dancing. Cash bars available!
$52 PER PERSON + TAXES & GRATUITY
Sails from 12:00 PM TO 2:30 PM
Not your average Earth Day celebration!
We’ll have craft beer tasting, bands, food trucks, educational programs, plenty of crafts and games, as well as animal encounters.
More details will be coming soon, but for now you can expect a little something for everyone!