JULY
July 7 Youth Saltwater Fishing Clinic The Youth Saltwater Fishing Clinic takes place at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park 9 a . m . -noon . The cost is $ 20 . Reservations are required and can be made by phone . 6400 N . Oceanshore Blvd ., Palm Coast 386-446-6783 www . washingtonoaks . org
July 7 & 28 Fins and Freedom Sail Schooner Freedom Charters and Marineland dolphin educators teach about the world ’ s first oceanarium , dolphins and the conservation efforts at Marineland on this 2-hour sail . Complimentary beverages included ; passengers may bring snacks or a picnic . Ticket price includes the sail and admission into Marineland . The boat departs at 2:15 p . m . from the St . Augustine Municipal Marina . Ticket costs are $ 60 adults ; $ 45 youth under 16 . 111 Avenida Menendez , St . Augustine 904-810-1010 www . schoonerfreedom . com
July 8 BFAST Sprint and Olympic Triathlons Hosted by the Beaches Fine Arts Series , this 31 st annual triathlon offers both sprint and Olympic distances . The sprint distance consists of a . 25-mile swim , 16.4-mile bike and 3.1-mile run . The Olympic distance consists of a . 93-mile swim , 27.2-mile bike and 6-mile run . The race starts at 7 a . m . at Mickler ’ s Landing Beach Park . Registration ranges from $ 95- $ 55 . 1109 Ponte Vedra Blvd ., Ponte Vedra Beach 904-270-1771 www . bfasracing . org
July 8 Florida Heritage Book Festival Writers Conference The Florida Heritage Book Festival will hold a fee-based Writers Conference for budding authors who are seeking to hone their skills . Professional authors , editors and book publishers will present workshops 9 a . m . -5 p . m . at the St . Johns County Convention Center at World Golf Village . The Florida Heritage Book Festival is a non-profit corporation that promotes Florida ’ s literary heritage and a love of reading . 500 S . Legacy Trail , St . Augustine bobboese @ bellsouth . net www . floridaheritagebookfestival . com
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