The once thriving pre-Columbian village of Ucita, located at the mouth of the Little Manatee River in Ruskin, Florida, was reduced to just a footnote in history after the Spanish Conquistadors landed on the shores nearly 500 years ago. The Friends of Ucita, a group dedicated to rediscovering, preserving and sharing with future generations the life-skills of the area’s vanished native people, offer a simulated archaeological dig at the Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center on the fourth Saturday each month at 9:30 a.m. Program participants are assigned a grid, dig to find potsherds, and then put their 'artifact' back together. For additional information, contact fred@southshoretampabay.com. Camp Bayou is located 3 miles south of State Road 674 at the end of 24th St. SE in Ruskin and is operated as a partnership between the non-profit Ruskin Community Development Foundation, Inc. and Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department. For more information, contact Dolly Cummings at (813)641-8545 or dolly@campbayou.org. Additional information can be found by visiting www.campbayou.org or the Camp Bayou Nature Notes blog at http://campbayou.blogspot.com/. Read Less

The once thriving pre-Columbian village of Ucita, located at the mouth of the Little Manatee River in Ruskin, Florida, was reduced to just a footnote ...Read More

Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center, a 160-acre Hillsborough County preserve located on the Little Manatee River in Ruskin, offers free “Family Naturalist” workshops this spring, scheduled each Saturday, April 5 through June 28 from 9-10 a.m. Join the fun each week as a new ecological concept is explored through hands-on activities, freebies and group discussions for the whole family! A stewardship component will reinforce each day’s appreciation of our watershed. Open to children ages 4 and older with parent(s). The workshops are made possible through a Community Education Grant from the Alafia River Basin Board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. To register, email famnat@campbayou.org. Camp Bayou is located 3 miles south of State Road 674 at the end of 24th St. SE in Ruskin and is operated as a partnership between the non-profit Ruskin Community Development Foundation, Inc. and Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department. For more information, contact Dolly Cummings at (813)641-8545 or dolly@campbayou.org. Additional information can be found by visiting www.campbayou.org or the Camp Bayou Nature Notes blog at http://campbayou.blogspot.com/. Read Less

Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center, a 160-acre Hillsborough County preserve located on the Little Manatee River in Ruskin, offers free “Family Natur...Read More

SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk. Listen to the soulful sounds of outstanding local jazz artists on four stages from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. Picnic by the river or purchase fabulous food and beverages from area restaurants and vendors. 2008 is the 18th anniversary of the acclaimed SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch, produced by the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by SunTrust. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome. For more information, call our 24-hour hotline at 954-828-5363. To have the 2008 brochure mailed to you, e-mail your name and address to sbrady@fortlauderdale.gov or call 954-396-3696. Scheduled Performers May 4, 2008 Special Feature: Festa Bella Macchina Car Show with the South Florida Alfa Romeo Owner's Club and the South Florida Jaguars Club E - Nicole Henry CH - Frank Hubbell's Swing Quartet PC - Porcelain Quartet LO - Jazzeres Band June 1, 2008 E - Mad Romance (vocal group) CH - Jazz Survivors PC - Piano Bob's 88s LO - Billy Bones July 6, 2008 - National Parks and Recreation Month With special performances by our Recreation Youth Groups E - Ruby Baker CH - Jazzberry Patch PC - Mantra LO - Nucklebusters Quintet August 3, 2008 E - Valerie Tyson CH - Night Magic PC - Carl Ferrari and Friends LO - Dixie Dawgs Trio September 7, 2008 - Hispanic Heritage Month Esplanade and Peck Courtyard Stages E - Remix with Laura V. CH - Steve B. and Friends PC - Debbie Orta Quartet LO - Les Blachut Band October 5, 2008 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month Wear PINK Day! E - Trisha O'Brien CH - Christina Sichta Quartet PC - Flute Factor with Meryl Tananger LO - Raye Stevens Orchestra November 2, 2008 - Salute to Veteran's Day E - Bill Kelbe Big Band CH - Kevin Lee Campfield Quartet PC - Harvey Nevins Quintet LO - The Score December 7, 2008 E - George Tandy CH - Martin Hand Quartet PC - Lynne Meryl Quartet LO - Nucklebusters Quintet Key to Performance Locations E - Esplande Park Stage CH - Connie Hoffman Gazebo PC - Peck Courtyard at the Broward Center for Performing Arts LO - Las Olas Riverfront Stage Read Less

SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk. Listen to the sou...Read More

The Wild Amelia Nature Festival educates residents and visitors about the bioregion, and encourages stewardship of the area's natural resources. Started in 2006 by a group of local residents who realized Amelia Island's unique position of being almost surrounded by State and National Parks, made this the perfect place for a nature festival. Read Less

The Wild Amelia Nature Festival educates residents and visitors about the bioregion, and encourages stewardship of the area's natural resources. Start...Read More

Brevard County Parks & Recreation will host a Kid’s All American Fishing Derby for ages 5-16. Kids can receive prizes for biggest fish, smallest fish and most fish caught. For more information, call (321) 633-1874. Read Less

Brevard County Parks & Recreation will host a Kid’s All American Fishing Derby for ages 5-16. Kids can receive prizes for biggest fish, smallest fis...Read More

Brevard County Parks & Recreation will host the Surf the Sand 8-K Run at Lori Wilson Park, 1500 N Atlantic Avenue in Cocoa Beach on Saturday, June 7. Registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. with the race starting at 8:00 a.m. Read Less

Brevard County Parks & Recreation will host the Surf the Sand 8-K Run at Lori Wilson Park, 1500 N Atlantic Avenue in Cocoa Beach on Saturday, June 7. ...Read More

Brevard County Parks & Recreation will host its annual KidsFest 208 at Kiwanis Island Park, 950 Kiwanis Island Park Rd. in Merritt Island. Pre-school through 6th Grade are welcome. The event will feature inflatable games, water slides, water games and More! Cost is $5 per person. Read Less

Brevard County Parks & Recreation will host its annual KidsFest 208 at Kiwanis Island Park, 950 Kiwanis Island Park Rd. in Merritt Island. Pre-school ...Read More

Brevard County Parks & Recreation will host Island Jam – Back to School Bash at Kiwanis Island Park, 950 Kiwanis Island Park Rd., in Merritt Island. Grades 6th through 8th are welcome. Live Music, Games and Vendors will be featured! Read Less

Brevard County Parks & Recreation will host Island Jam – Back to School Bash at Kiwanis Island Park, 950 Kiwanis Island Park Rd., in Merritt Island....Read More

Brevard County Parks & Recreation is sponsoring NFL/Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick at Rockledge Park, 960 Cogswell Street in Rockledge. Competition is open to boys and girls (separate divisions) ages 8 – 15 and participants may register and compete in one local round of competition only. Read Less

Brevard County Parks & Recreation is sponsoring NFL/Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick at Rockledge Park, 960 Cogswell Street in Rockledge. Competition is open t...Read More