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July 7 Youth Saltwater Fishing Clinic The Youth Saltwater Fishing Clinic takes place at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park 9 a. m.-noon. The cost is $ 20. Reservations are required and can be made by phone. 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast 386-446-6783 www. washingtonoaks. org
July 7 & 28 Fins and Freedom Sail Schooner Freedom Charters and Marineland dolphin educators teach about the world’ s first oceanarium, dolphins and the conservation efforts at Marineland on this 2-hour sail. Complimentary beverages included; passengers may bring snacks or a picnic. Ticket price includes the sail and admission into Marineland. The boat departs at 2:15 p. m. from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina. Ticket costs are $ 60 adults; $ 45 youth under 16. 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine 904-810-1010 www. schoonerfreedom. com
July 8 BFAST Sprint and Olympic Triathlons Hosted by the Beaches Fine Arts Series, this 31 st annual triathlon offers both sprint and Olympic distances. The sprint distance consists of a. 25-mile swim, 16.4-mile bike and 3.1-mile run. The Olympic distance consists of a. 93-mile swim, 27.2-mile bike and 6-mile run. The race starts at 7 a. m. at Mickler’ s Landing Beach Park. Registration ranges from $ 95- $ 55. 1109 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach 904-270-1771 www. bfasracing. org
July 8 Florida Heritage Book Festival Writers Conference The Florida Heritage Book Festival will hold a fee-based Writers Conference for budding authors who are seeking to hone their skills. Professional authors, editors and book publishers will present workshops 9 a. m.-5 p. m. at the St. Johns County Convention Center at World Golf Village. The Florida Heritage Book Festival is a non-profit corporation that promotes Florida’ s literary heritage and a love of reading. 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine bobboese @ bellsouth. net www. floridaheritagebookfestival. com
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