Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch Open Barrel Racing Practice
2026-02-25 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-04 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-11 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-18 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-25 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-01 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-08 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-15 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) and 15 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.

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.

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:

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

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.
