Events

Did you know that the exact population of American River Otters is unknown? This is because the River Otter is one of the hardest mammals to census but it is estimated to be over 100,000 based on harvest reports.

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 […]

The Sand Bana is 12’x22′ and has two couches, 2 chairs and 2 coffee tables and the wall unit and it has a picnic table and its own grill/summer kitchen. This Cabana also has a fire pit.  It sits by itself on the West side of the property near the Barr Education Center, there are […]

Join artist Elisabeth Ferber for a evening of “wineing” and painting! All of your art supplies and two glasses of wine will be included for $30! *Any reschedules must be 48 hours prior to event. No refunds available*

How Rivers Are Classified? Rivers are classified as wild, scenic, or recreational. Wild River Areas – Those rivers or sections of rivers that are free of impoundments and generally inaccessible except by trail, with watersheds or shorelines essentially primitive and waters unpolluted. These represent vestiges of primitive America. Scenic River Areas – Those rivers or […]

A Western New York Favorite ~Charcoal Fired Chiavettas Chicken~ 1/2 Chicken served with fresh cucumber & tomato salad $12.95 *Served from 5PM until supplies run out*

Enjoy live music in The Tooting Otter General Store!   We are looking forward to listening to some terrific music this evening! Joseph Martens tonight with his buddy and fellow Hindu Cowboy, Gary ‘Doc’ Hibbard. Doc is one of the best pickers in Central Florida with decades experience in pedal and lap steel, electric, fiddle […]

Enjoy live music in The Tooting Otter General Store! Hannah Harber and Thomas Wynn will be bringing their sound to The Tooting Otter! Make sure to enjoy this magical evening of music! Hannah Harber just released her album January 9th on iTunes and it debuted in the top 20 on the Country Chart!

Rivers were the original highways. Native Americans relied on waterways for travel and trade. Explorers mapped river routes. Settlers established villages and cities on the banks of rivers. Today, rivers are still pathways to adventure, and remain vital for transportation and commerce. But healthy rivers are also so much more. They are avenues for reflection […]

For $30 before noon and $25 after noon you can explore The Wekiva River until 5PM by canoe!