Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches

Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch Open Barrel Racing Practice
2026-06-24 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-17 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-10 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-03 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-27 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-20 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-13 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-06 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) and 13 more dates | Jim Black Memorial Pavilion – Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch, FL, 32064, United States
Come join us for open barrel racing practice at the Jim Black Memorial Pavilion at the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch on Wednesdays from 6:30PM to 10:00PM.
The address for the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch is: 1813 Cecil Webb Place Live Oak, Florida 32060
Admission is $20.00 per horse
The event will be closed from December 1, 2024 through January 7, 2025. Open Barrel Racing will re-open on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
For more information please call (386) 842-5555.

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

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

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.

East Coast Youth Rodeo Association Rodeo - March 14-15, 2026
2026-03-14 - 2026-03-15 | Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch – Jim Black Pavilion, 1813 Cecil Webb Place, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
Event Information:

Contestants may be 19 and younger
We start at 10:00AM on Saturday’s and 9:00AM on Sundays
All events are ran both days
Each weekend consists of 2 rodeos
Rodeo Event Fees:

Pee Wee Division (ages 4 and under): $10 per event
Mutton Bustin (ages 6 and under / 50 lbs): $20 per event
Junior (ages 5-9), Senior (ages 10-13) and High School (ages 14-19) Division: $25 per event
High School Bulls (ages 14-19): $40
For more info call (904) 845-7353 or visit https://www.ecyra.com

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:

Indian River County Sheriff's Office 32nd Annual Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Fundraiser Barbecue
2026-03-04 14:00 - 19:00 | 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.

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.

68th Anniversary Boys Ranch Open House and Horse Show
2026-02-20 08:30 - 2026-02-22 13:00 | Jim Black Memorial Pavilion – Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch, FL, 32064, United States
Please check out the Schedule of Events for the 68th Anniversary Boys Ranch Open House and Horse Show above!
For more information or questions please contact the Florida Sheriff’s Boys Ranch at (386) 842-5555.
The following sponsors help support and make this great event possible:

Platinum Buckle Sponsor

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Platinum Buckle Sponosr

Platinum Buckle Sponsor

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Platinum Buckle Sponsor

Gold Spur Sponsor

Silver Lasso Sponsor

Silver Lasso Sponsor

Bronze Bridle Sponsor

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2026 First Responders Hookin' Specks Fishing Tournament
2026-02-07 05:30 - 17:30 | Scott Driver Boat Ramp Facility Okeechobee, 10101 SR 78 West, Okeechobee, FL, 34974, United States
Sheriff Noel Stephen of the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff David Hardin of the Glades County Sheriff’s Office are proud to announce the First Responders Hookin’ Specks Fishing Tournament. All proceeds support the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches.
First Responders Hookin’ Specks Tournament is a fishing tournament involving First Responders, either active or retired Firefighters, Paramedics, EMTs, Law Enforcement, Dispatchers, Detention Deputies, Doctors, Nurses, and active duty, retired, and honorably discharged Military members. Auxiliary/Reserve/Volunteers of the previous professions are also allowed. Proof of active or retired identification will be required during check-in. There will be a Captain’s meeting on Friday, February 6, 2026, and the fishing tournament will be on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Captain’s Meeting, boat launch, weigh-in, and awards ceremony are conducted at the Scott Driver Pavilion. Boats will launch at safe light, according to boat number, lines in at 7AM (Start Fishing) and lines out (Stop Fishing) at 3 PM. Weigh-in opens at 3 PM, and all boats must be checked in at the pavilion by 4 PM. Food and awards ceremony starts at 4:30 PM.
Cost is $175.00 per boat, Biggest Speck Entry is $25.00, Total of $200
If paying early by check, make checks payable to Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office. The fee must be paid in cash at the Okeechobee Sheriff’s Office during the week of the tournament or at the Captain’s meeting the night before the tournament for us to have the cash for the payout.
You can get more information or register online at: https://www.okeesheriff.org/hookinspecks
Sponsorship opportunities are available and welcome.
Please make checks payable to
Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Samantha Shaw
504 NW 4th Street, Okeechobee FL 34972
(863) 763-3117
If you have any questions please contact:
Tournament Director – Michael Hazellief 863-532-0646
Tournament Official – Shannon Peterson 863-634-7616-Cell
Tournament Official – Gary Johnson 863-843-5341-Cell
