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2 Big Days
Sat. April 19, 2008 10 am to 6:00 pm
Sun. April 20, 2008 10 am to 5:00 pm
 

PRESENTED BY:
Friends of the Island Parks
Honeymoon Island State Park
Caladesi Island State Park


Friends of the Island Parks presents the
5th Annual
Shark Bite Challenge
Formerly the Caladesi Kayak Challenge

Location: South end of Honeymoon Island S.P.
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Times: 8:30am registration, 9:45am mandatory 
race meeting, 10:00am race begins
Fees: $20 until Mar 29th, $25 Mar 29-Race Day
Required: 1 personal flotation device per paddle
Online registration: www.active.com

The Shark Bite Challenge includes a 4-mile recreational and 8-mile competitive race for canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. The event is part of Island EarthDays 2008 with Friends at Honeymoon Island State Park. The Awards Ceremony for the race will be held at the Island EarthDays event.

EVENT INFO:
Island EarthDays - "Celebrate with Friends"
Dates:
Saturday April 19, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Times:
Saturday: 10am to 6:30pm
Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Place:
Honeymoon Island State Park, 1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin, FL  34698
In the palm-shaded picnic area adjacent to the beach and the wooded hiking trails.
Fees:
A single donation of $5.00 per vehicle at the gate. - Up to 8 people per vehicle.
Contact:
Call the Nature Center at Honeymoon Island's Event Hotline: 727-738-2903
Email:
Info@IslandParks.org
Website:
www.celebratewithfriends.com
Description:
Please join us to celebrate Honeymoon and Caladesi Island State Parks and the wonderful resources they provide the community and visitors. This year's event will highlight the parks, birds, animals and environment that makes the Island Parks special. There will be great live outdoor entertainment, a morning kayak competition, delicious food and much more for the whole family to enjoy! Highlights of this event will include seafood, fine artists, craft and environmental vendors and a bigger than ever environmental display in Osprey Village! There will also be guided walks, talks and information on our new Nature Center. 


Event Information:
A single donation of $5.00 per vehicle at the gate will entitle you to:
    • Honeymoon Island State Park Admission
    • Free Parking
    • Free Event Brochure and map
    • Free admission and entrance to the event area at the park!


    Eco-Tours, Guided Nature Discovery Walks

    Expanded "Osprey Village" nature area  - an educational and interactive area featuring nature walks, environmental seminars, bird watching and more - something for the whole family.

    Something for everyone! Energy, environmental and ecological information, live music, arts and crafts, great food, beer & wine, outdoor activities and a children's playground, childrens trail and hands on activities. Located at Honeymoon Island State Park in the scenic shaded picnic area. Guided nature walks and beach walks.


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Sponsored in part by:
Presenting Sponsor:
Sandpearl Resort

www.sandpearl.com


www.jmcresortservices.com

Gold Sponsor:
Progress Energy
www.progress-energy.com
Silver Sponsor:
PrintSource
 Bronze Sponsor:
Cafe' Honeymoon
Bronze Sponsor:
Great Bay Distributors
Bronze Sponsor:
Osprey Bay Outdoors
Bronze Sponsor:
TradeWinds Island Resorts
Bronze Sponsor:
West Marine
Media Sponsor:
St. Petersuburg Times
Honeymoon Island 
State Park
Caladesi Island 
State Park
Friends of the 
Island Parks
St. Petersburg/
Clearwater Area
Convention and 
Visitor Bureau
City of Dunedin
Dunedin Rotary Club
Dunedin Chamber
of Commerce
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