Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches

Indian River County Sheriff's Office 32nd Annual Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Fundraiser Barbecue
2026-03-04 14:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Indian River County Sheriff’s Office Complex, 4055 41st Avenue, Vero Beach, FL, 32960, United States
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Sheriff’s Office complex at 4055 41st Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida will be the site for the Indian River County Sheriffs Office 32nd Annual Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Fundraiser Barbecue.
Cost: Adults and children – $7.00; children under 5 are free.
Pork or chicken dinners (hot dogs for the children) will be served from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
In addition to great food and entertainment, there will be static displays, as well as K-9, SWAT demonstrations and more.
“Rain or Shine”
***Static Displays and Tours will begin at 2:00 p.m. ***
For more information or if you would like information about placing an ad in the program booklet please call (772) 978-6317.

Open House at Youth Ranch Safety Harbor
2026-03-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch in Safety Harbor, 3180 Enterprise Rd E, Safety Harbor, FL, 34695, United States
The Open House at the Youth Ranch Safety Harbor campus will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Come and visit the Safety Harbor campus from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. Have a provided barbecue lunch and take a guided tour of our campus and cottages led by our boys and girls. Experience exciting displays from local law enforcement! A community event featuring fun activities for guests of all ages. This is a great opportunity for you to meet the boys and girls in our care and learn about their lives at the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch.
The Youth Ranch Safety Harbor campus is located at 3180 Enterprise Road E in Safety Harbor, Florida.
Dress is casual and comfortable shoes are encouraged. Please RSVP to Sherry at (727) 725-4761.
We would like to thank the following businesses for being Safe Haven Sponsors and for supporting our event:

Picnic in the Pines at Caruth Camp
2026-03-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Florida Sheriffs Caruth Camp, 14770 SE US Hwy 19, Inglis, FL, 34449, United States
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Caruth Camp will hold their Picnic in the Pines Open House from 11:00AM to 2:00PM. Please join us for a complimentary barbecue lunch from 12:00PM to 1:00PM. Guided tours of the camp will also be offered.
The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Caruth Camp is located at 14770 SE US Hwy 19 in Inglis, Florida.
Dress is casual and comfortable shoes are encouraged. Please RSVP to Crystal Stoddard at (352) 447-2259 or cstoddard@youthranches.org so we can prepare appropriately for our guests.

Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Clay Shoot
2026-04-17 | Element Training Complex, 4418 Cooper Lane, Holt, FL, 32564, United States
Join Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden and the OCSO Sheriff’s Star Charity on Friday, April 17, 2026, for an exciting day of marksmanship and fun at the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Clay Shoot Fundraiser at the The Oaks Sporting Clay Range at the Element Training Complex, located at 4418 Cooper Lane, Holt, Florida.
The proceeds from this event will be donated to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches.
The registration fee for the event is $600, which covers a 4 person team at $150 per participant.
To register for this event or to find out more information please visit: https://ocsostarcharity.com/clay-shoot
Sponsorship opportunities are still available!
For questions or more information about the event, please contact:
OCSO Sheriff’s Star Charity at:
Email: charity@sheriff-okaloosa.org

41st Annual Michelle Wells Memorial Golf Tournament
2026-05-01 11:00 - 19:00 | Tara Golf & Country Club, 6602 Drewrys Bluff, Bradenton, FL, 34203, United States
41st Annual Michelle Wells Memorial Golf Tournament
When: Friday, May 1, 2026 – Registration starts at 8:00AM – Shotgun start at 10:00AM – Dinner at 3:00PM
Where: Tara Golf and Country Club – 6602 Drewrys Bluff Bradenton, Florida 34203
Cost: $150 per person entry fee – This includes cart and green fees, a goodie bag, snacks and beverages while you play and dinner to follow the tournament.
For more information call or email Catherine Buird at (941) 747-3011, ext 2222 or catherine.buird@manateesheriff.com

5th Annual Fishing with Flowers Inshore Fishing Tournament
2026-06-27 06:00 - 15:00 | Riverside Cafe, 3341 Bridge Plaza Drive, Vero Beach, FL, 32963, United States
5th Annual Fishing with Flowers Inshore Fishing Tournament
Date: June 27, 2026 – Lines in the water at 6:00AM
Location: Riverside Cafe – 3341 Bridge Plaza Drive, Vero Beach, Florida
Cost: $175.00 per Boat (covers two anglers, each additional angler is $50.00)
Captains Meeting will be held on June 26, 2026 from 7:00PM to 10:00PM at the Riverside Cafe.
Interested parties can register and pay online at: https://www.ircsheriff.org/fishing-with-flowers
Tournament Species:

Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Trout
Jack

Payouts:

Snapper – 1st – $500, 2nd – $250, 3rd – $100
Snook – 1st – $500, 2nd – $250, 3rd – $100
Trout – 1st – $500, 2nd – $250, 3rd – $100
Jack – $100 for largest
Junior Angler – $100 for the largest mangrove snapper or jack
Lady Angler – $250 for largest mangrove snapper or jack
New to payout: Calcutta ‐ Largest total length of snapper, snook, and trout. To enter into Calcutta, there is a $100.00 entry fee per person. Payout: 50% to angler / 50% to Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches

Rules:

ANY SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT A MEDALLION IN THE PICTURE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
All fish will be a catch, photo (measure), and release.
All fishing and angling methods must comply with the current Federal, State and U.S.C.G. safety and fishing Regulations.
All anglers must be paid and registered up to the Captains Meeting, June 60th, 2026 no later than 9:00 pm. No refund of entry fees.
Tournament weigh in will start at 12:00 pm, June 27, 2026. Last boat to come in for weigh in will be determined at Captains Meeting on June 26th (subject to change).
In the event of a tie, the team that checked in first with the Tournament Check In officials wins.
All details will be covered in the Captains Meeting which is mandatory.
All Captains must attend the Captain’s Meeting at Riverside Cafe, 3341 Bridge Plaza Drive, Vero Beach, Florida.
Each angler will need to sign a waiver prior to the fishing tournament.

Cartin' Tarpon Poker Run 2026
2026-09-12 15:00 - 22:00 | Brighter Days Brewing Company, 311 North Safford Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689, United States
Cartin’ Tarpon Poker Run 2026
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 – 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 THREE of the Cartin’ Tarpon Poker Run! Bikes, scooters, motorcycles, cars, run, walk, golf carts, ALL ARE WELCOME!!

Cartin’ Tarpon Charity Poker Run – September 12th, 2026 – BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Limited-Time Offer: Sign up before August 1st and get BOGO!
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.
Don’t forget: Sign up before August 1st to take advantage of the BOGO!

For more information please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cartin-tarpon-poker-run-2026-registration-1980886160831?fbclid=IwY2xjawSP9_hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJGeG9zMk9SaUk5RnhYaUxBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHibtooE-1YGNH4vWN4cbPQEtWAJR9jUzjRjK4ORiLK4hqSNWEmGtcvebYsXj_aem_izCCd3YAFlaRTNnY6hds7Q

48th Annual BOPC Car Show & Swap Meet
2026-10-24 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 24, 2026 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:
Pat Whissel at patwhissel@gmail.com or (727) 744-5689
Kerri Berman at bopcfl72@gmail.com or (407) 948-8571

5th Annual First Responder Dive Team Challenge
2027-04-30 - 2027-05-01 | Babcock Ranch Founders Square, 42850 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda, FL, 33982, United States
On April 30 and May 1st, 2027, Sheriff Bill Prummell and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is hosting the 5th Annual First Responder Dive Team Challenge.
The event will be held at Babcock Ranch Founders Square located at 42850 Crescent Loop Punta Gorda, Florida 33982
Public spectators are welcome and the cost is free. Come out and watch first responder teams from Sheriff’s Offices, Police Departments, and Fire Departments compete to see who has the best dive team!
The event will start at 8:00AM on both days.
Team Cost is $250.00 per team. Prizes are awarded for top teams in each event plus the overall winner.
Please checks payable to: Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office – Must include on memo line of check – “First Responder Dive Team Challenge”
Please contact Lt. Brent Hertenlehner for more information at bhertenlehner@ccsofl.net
Sponsors are needed for this event!
