Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches

Cartin' Tarpon Poker Run 2025
2025-09-06 15:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Brighter Days Brewing Company, 311 North Safford Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Cartin’ Tarpon Poker Run 2025
When: Saturday, September 6, 2025 – 3:00PM to 10:00PM
Where: Check In at Brighter Days Brewing Company located at 311 North Safford Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Get excited for round TWO of the Cartin’ Tarpon Poker Run! Bikes, scooters, motorcycles, cars, run, walk, golf carts, all are welcome!
Roll, ride, walk, or cruise — however you want to get there and in between, everyone’s welcome at the Cartin’ Tarpon Charity Poker Run! This fun, community-driven event takes you on a lively tour of Tarpon Springs while raising money for a cause that changes lives.
This year, all proceeds benefit the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches – Safety Harbor Campus, helping provide safe, supportive, and life-changing programs for local youth in need.
Agenda:
3:00PM to 5:00PM – Poker Run Check In at Brighter Days Brewing Company
3:00PM to 8:00PM – Pick Up Cards at all 6 stops to get a special prize! Eat, drink, and PLAY!
8:00PM to 10:00PM – Brighter Days – Turn in Your Hand, Buy Extra Cards & get ready for prizes!!!
For more information please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cartin-tarpon-poker-run-2025-registration-1579285087209?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

Fifth Annual Charity Golf Classic
2025-09-26 08:00 - 14:00 | Indian Springs Golf Club, 5248 Club House Dr, Marianna, FL, 32446, United States
Fifth Annual Charity Golf Classic
Hosted by Sheriff Donald L. Edenfield and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
When: Friday, September 26, 2025 — Check-in begins at 8:00AM CST
Where: Indian Springs Golf Club — 5248 Club House Dr Marianna, Florida
Cost: Teams are currently sold out but sponsorships and hole donations are still open
Shotgun start at 9:00AM CST
But you can still be part of this incredible event! 💚 Sponsorships and hole donations are still open — every contribution directly benefits the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.
Want to play?🥇There are still opportunities to join by getting on the team waitlist today! Just email us at GolfTournament@jacksonso.com.
You can also scan the QR code on the flyer to donate or sponsor a hole.
To register or to become a sponsor, please email golftournament@jacksonso.com

American Legion Riders Chapter 107 Poker Run for the Youth Ranch
2025-10-25 08:30 - 16:00 | Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch, 1813 Cecil Webb Place, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
American Legion Riders Chapter 107 Poker Run for the Youth Ranch
When: October 25, 2025
Where:
First Stop: 1813 Cecil Webb Place Live Oak, Florida – Registration starts at 8:30AM, Blessing 10:15AM, Kickstands Up at 10:30AM
Second Stop: 8299 US 90 Lee, Florida – 11:00AM closes at 11:45AM
Third Stop: 10680 Dowling Park Dr – 12:10PM closes at 12:55PM
Fourth Stop: 403 SW Suwannee Ave, Branford, Florida – 1:40PM closes at 2:25PM
Fifth Stop: 10726 42nd St, McAlpin, Florida – 3:00PM closes at 4:00PM
Ride in Costume!
50/50 & Assorted Drawings
LED Ride
For more information please contact: Butch Deihl at (850) 464-1012 or Rocky – Rider’s Director at (813) 382-8949

47th Annual BOPC Car Show & Swap Meet
2025-10-25 09:30 - 14:30 | Downtown City Park, 119 W Park St, Auburndale, FL, 33823, United States
The Olds Club of Florida will be holding their Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Cadillac Car Show and Swap Meet on Saturday, October 25, 2025 to benefit the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches.
The cost to enter a vehicle is $30.00. The event is free for spectators.
• Door Prizes
• Charity Auction (cash only)
• 50/50 (cash only)
• Participant Judging
• Music by Tom’s Traveling Tunes
• Molo’s Miami Grill Food Truck on site
• NO TENTS
For more information or if you have questions about the event please contact:
John Spinella at jspinella@msn.com or (727) 692-6310
Kerri Berman at bopcfl72@gmail.com or (407) 948-8571

Florida Sheriffs Youth Camp Turkey in the Ground
2025-11-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Florida Sheriffs Youth Camp, 1170 Youth Lane, Pierson, FL, 32180, United States
Florida Sheriffs Youth Camp Turkey in the Ground
The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches invites you to celebrate with us at the Turkey in the Ground event at the Florida Sheriffs Youth Camp located in Pierson, Florida.
When: Saturday, November 1, 2025 – 11:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: Florida Sheriffs Youth Camp – 1170 Youth Camp Lane Pierson, Florida 32180
Tours will begin at 11:00AM and lunch will be served at 12:30PM.
To RSVP, please contact Rae Ward at (386) 749-9999 or email rward@youthranches.org by October 20, 2025.

Leverock's Seafood Dine-Out Days
2025-11-03 11:30 - 2025-11-06 21:00 | Leverock’s Seafood Restaurant, 840 Pasadena Ave. S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33707, United States
Leverock’s Seafood Restaurant Dine Out Days will be held on November 3 through November 6, 2025.
Leverock’s Seafood Restaurant is located at 840 Pasadena Ave. in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Tickets are $14 and valid the dates of the event. They can be purchased from Debbie Parnell at the Youth Ranches Main Office, (800) 765-3797.
Only 600 tickets are available.
Your ticket entitles you to a generous portion of fried fish, hush puppies, fries, coleslaw and a soft drink.*
*This ticket is valid for the Dine Out Days offer or $14 worth of food off of the menu. Does not include tip and no change is given. Dine in or take out.
Ticket expires at 9:00 p.m. November 6, 2025.

Safety Harbor Ranch Ride - Poker Run 2025
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch in Safety Harbor, 3180 Enterprise Rd E, Safety Harbor, FL, 34695, United States
Safety Harbor Ranch Ride – Poker Run 2025
Benefiting the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch Safety Harbor
When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 – 10:30AM – 2:00PM
Where: Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch Safety Harbor – 3180 Enterprise Rd E Safety Harbor, Florida 34695
The run starts at the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch in Safety Harbor, Florida and ends at the Tarpon Turtle located in Tarpon Springs, Florida with a stop in between at New Port Richey Harley-Davidson.
$20 Donation per bike and $10 for extra poker cards
Drawing for prizes at 2:00PM. Please let us know if you’d like to donate a basket.
100% of the proceeds go to The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch at Safety Harbor.
For more information please contact:
Kim Adams at (727) 300-6560.

Sheriff Chad Chronister's Ultimate Run 2025
2025-11-15 07:00 - 11:00 | FL
Start Your Engines for a Cause! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
5K & 10K Charity Run at The Motor Enclave
Join Sheriff Chad Chronister and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for a unique and exhilarating experience as we host a 5K and 10K run on the high-performance track at The Motor Enclave! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to walk or jog for a good cause, this event is for everyone.
📍 Location: The Motor Enclave – 6500 Motor Enclave Way Tampa, FL 33610
📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕗 Start Time: 0700- 10K, 0730- 5K, and 0830- 1 Mile Walk
🎽 Includes: Custom event shirt, race bib, finisher medal, post-run refreshments, and access to the track facility!
All proceeds benefit HCSO Charities, Inc.
🏆 Awards for top finishers in multiple age groups!
👟 Runners, joggers, and walkers welcome!
👉 Registration opens August 1, 2025. Register by October 4, 2025 for guarantee shirt size.
You can register online at https://raceroster.com/events/2025/109001/sheriff-chad-chronisters-ultimate-run

13th Annual Lake County Sheriff's Office Bass Tournament
2026-01-24 | Hickory Point Recreation Complex, 27341 FL-19, Tavares, FL, 32778, United States
Lake County Sheriff’s Office Charities 13th Annual Bass Fishing Tournament
January 24, 2026
Hickory Point Recreation Complex
To register please visit: https://www.lcso.org/surveys/?page=BassTournament
Rules:

ENTRY FEE: $125.00 per boat (includes big bass), two contestants per boat. All entry fees non-refundable. On time entries must be postmarked by January 24, 2026, or online by 5:00 P.M. Late entries will be accepted at the ramp or after January 24, 2026, at the rate of $150.00.
ELIGIBILITY: Boat Operator must be 18 years of age. Parent’s signature required for any minor fishing the event. Entry form must be completely filled out and signed by both contestants.
Tournament Size and Limit: Minimum size 12 inches guidelines with state exemption permit. Tournament Limit 5 largemouth bass per boat. No culling of dead fish.
Dead Fish: Dead fish penalty will assess at the rate of .25 pound per dead fish. To be considered a live fish it must swim off upright within 3 minutes witnessed by a tournament official. Dead fish penalty will be deducted before consideration for BIG BASS AWARD
TOURNAMENT HOURS: SAFE LIGHT until 3:00 pm. Boats will be launched in 25 boat flights and will be allowed 15 minutes per flight time extension per flight. Boats will check out by end of fishing pier and check in at the same.
Late Penalty will assess at 1 pound per minute up to 15 minutes, then disqualified.
TAKE-OFF: Will be in order in which entries are received. Confirmations will be sent to the legible emails provided.
TACKLE & EQUIPMENT: Only artificial lures may be used. All bass must be caught in a legal sporting manner.
No Trolling: Trolling is use of the outboard to power the boat to give action to the lure.
BOATS & MOTORS: Boats 16 feet or longer, with properly working aerated live-wells and kill switch. NO OVERPOWERED BOATS ALLOWED. All boats must meet B.I.A., U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
Life Jackets: MUST BE WORN anytime the outboard is running until check in. Kill switches MUST BE Attached to the driver anytime the combustion motor is running. Each contestant is expected to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy, safety and conservation. No alcoholic beverages, stimulants or depressants allowed in boats during tournament hours.
PERMITTED FISHING LOCATIONS: Anywhere on the tournament water except within 50 yards of another Contestant’s boat or the take-off / launch area. All fishing must be done from boat. No Contestant may leave the boat to fish or land a fish.

Tournament Director has final decision.
Any violation of these rules may constitute disqualification from this event with no refund of entry fee.
For more information please contact Sgt. Matt Farner at (352) 551-5997 or at matthew.farner@lcso.org

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office FantaSEA Fishing Tournament
2026-02-21 17:00 - 22:00 | TT’s Tiki Bar at the Four Points By Sheraton, 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL, 33950, United States
On Saturday, February 21, 2026 the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office assisted by the Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary will hold the FantaSEA Fishing Tournament to benefit the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches.
The event will be held at TT’s Tiki Bar on the water at Four Points by Sheraton starting at 5:00PM. TT’s Tiki Bar is located at 33 Tamiami Trail Punta Gorda, Florida 33950.
Join the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office for a night of dinner, dancing, FantaSEA Fishing, silent auctions, and more!
Cost for the event is $40 Single / $75 for two – Seating is limited – Tickets include: Dinner, event shirt, FantaSEA Fishing License, and Silent Auction access.
Sponsor Entry begins at 5:00PM. General Admission begins at 5:30PM
FantaSEA Fishing begins at 7:00PM. Event Ends at 10:00PM
Come ready to FantaSEA Fish! – Two largest combined fish weights win $1500 Grand Prize
For questions or inquiries about purchasing tickets please contact the CCSO Community Affairs Unit at (941) 575-5260 or at Events@ccsofl.net
**This is a catered event with limited seating; there will be NO TICKET SALES AT THE DOOR. All ticket sales will be closed on February 1, 2026.
