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Seven Southwest Florida parks to host Real Florida Run Series

Seven Southwest Florida parks to host Real Florida Run Series

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA – "Seven Parks, seven runs and seven new adventures"- That's what the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) says you can expect from the Realy Florida Run Series this year. 

The Real Florida Run Series, sponsored by FDEP's South district Office, 3D Racing Inc. and the Run Shoppe, will give residents and visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of Florida’s environment.

Sign up now for 16th Annual Road Race

Sign up now for 16th Annual Road Race

FishHawk, Florida -- The 16th Annual Road Race at Park Square comes to FishHawk Ranch on Saturday, March 9.

Schedule:

  • Kids Race Starts: 5 p.m.
  • 5K Starts: 5:30 p.m.

Registration Fees:

  • 5K: $25 early, $30 day-of-race
  • Kids Race: $15
  • Race shirts guaranteed for first 500 adults and 100 kids.
  • Race Packets available for pickup Friday, March 8, from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Hit The Trails (13433 FishHawk Blvd).

Awards:

Senior Programs at Hillsborough County parks

Senior Programs at Hillsborough County parks

Hillsborough County, FL-- Hillsborough County offers a variety of programs for seniors to help them keep active, healthy, social and engaged in their community. The following senior programs are offered at Northdale Park, 15550 Spring Pine Drive in Tampa, and Roy Haynes Park, 2 S, Village Ave. in Tampa.

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Canoe rentals available Hillsborough parks

Canoe rentals available Hillsborough parks

Carrollwood, Florida - Residents in Hillsborough County may not know that canoe rentals are available in many county parks. 

Four-hour rentals are offered at $25. Park entry fees will also apply at $2 per vehicle carrying up to eight people, and $1 each additional person. Only cash, check and traveler's check payments are accepted at this time.

Alderman's Ford Regional Park, 9625 Canoe Launch Loop in Lithia, is the seventh Hillsborough County Park to offer canoe and kayak rentals.

Canoe and Kayak At County Parks

Canoe and Kayak At County Parks

Hillsborough Co., FL-- It's time to get outside and get paddling, whether you're an adventure-seeker or a low-key nature-lover looking for a peaceful float through Hillsborough County’s waterways. Four-hour canoe/kayak rentals are offered at $25 at several Hillsborough County Regional Parks. A park entry fee will also apply at $2 per vehicle carrying up to eight people, and $1 each additional person. Only cash, check and traveler’s check payments are accepted at this time.

The following Hillsborough County parks offer canoe and kayak rentals:

Kick or Treat cup soccer tournament in Riverview

Kick or Treat cup soccer tournament in Riverview

Riverview, Florida - A competitive youth soccer tournament is being held on today, Friday October 12, Saturday October 13 and Sunday October 14 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. for teams from all over Florida (mainly the Tampa Bay Area).

Organizers say the tournament will host approximately 80 teams. Team members will be from the ages of 8 to 15, and about 1,000 kids will take part.

Prizes will be awarded for the most original,creative, funniest, scariest, and best overall team costumes in honor of Halloween.

Register now for adult flag football in Ruskin

Register now for adult flag football in Ruskin

Ruskin, FL- If you live in the Ruskin area now is the time to join a 4-on-4 Adult Flag Football Camp.

The camp is open to everyone 18 and up and registration is being held right now. 

For more information and to register, call Kevin Clethen, Ruskin Recreation Center at 813-672-7881.

Games are held from Thursday, October 11 - Thursday, December 6; Every Thursday from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Ruskin Recreation Center, 901 6th St. SE in Ruskin.

The cost is $25 per player and that fee includes awards.