Events

Female alligators are devoted moms. Female alligators build nests made of vegetation, sticks, leaves, and mud near a body of water. As the vegetation decays, it heats up and keeps the eggs warm. She stays near the nest throughout the 65-day incubation period, protecting it from intruders. When the eggs are ready to hatch, the […]

Grab one of these delicious monster sandwiches at Without A Paddle Cafe! Our Tooting Otter Blonde Ale pairs perfectly with it!

We have canoes, paddle boards and single and tandem kayaks available for rental every day. Come explore with us!

Fire Pit Friday-Thick Cut T-Bone Lamb Chops A Fire Pit Friday Favorite! Served with roasted potatoes, caesar salad and garlic bread. $14.95 *5PM-Until supplies run out*

Enjoy live music in The Tooting Otter by Eugene Snowden and Friends Eugene Snowden is a 20-plus year Orlando music veteran and Powerhouse Soul singer well known for leading the soul/funk band "The Legendary JC’s" and is a staple in the live music scene. In 2017 Eugene was named one of “Fourteen people who make […]

Enjoy live music in The Tooting Otter General Store! We are proud to welcome The Giddy Up Go Band! If you’re fan of Classic Country music, you gotta catch a Giddy Up Go show! We play country like it was meant to be played!  Our sound harkens back to a style of country that was […]

Wekiva Paint Out, started in 2006, is a celebration of Plein Air artists that helps benefit charities such as Keep Seminole Beautiful and Wekiva Wilderness Trust. All week long, guests can visit Wekiva Island free of charge and witness world-class artists painting along the boardwalk, in kayaks, canoes, at the bar and at various locations […]

Each year, Wekiva Island plays host to the Wekiva Paint Out, where dozens of artists paint for a week in “plein air” – out in the open. Their inspiration? Beautiful Wekiva Island, the Wekiva River and the Wekiwa Springs State park of course. All proceeds benefit the Wekiva Wilderness Trust and Keep Seminole Beautiful. Both […]

Each year, Wekiva Island plays host to the Wekiva Paint Out, where dozens of artists paint for a week in “plein air” – out in the open. Their inspiration? Beautiful Wekiva Island, the Wekiva River and the Wekiwa Springs State park of course. All proceeds benefit the Wekiva Wilderness Trust and Keep Seminole Beautiful. Both […]

Chat with Wekiva Paint Out Artists and check out the art in the Gallery. Complimentary Wine Tasting Featuring Foley Family Wineries including Chalk Hill Estates, Roth, The Four Graces and Kuleto.