Wekiva Island to celebrate Paddleboard Orlando’s Sweet 16

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ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 5, 2025) — Get ready to raise a paddle. Paddleboard Orlando is celebrating a sweet 16 years on the water, and Wekiva Island is going all out in honor.

The Seminole County eco-attraction is throwing a birthday party for PBO from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7. The night will honor Wekiva Island’s River Ambassador and PBO founder Ned Johnson. Johnson is the host of tourism leader Do Orlando North’s new travel series, ON BOARD—and the series will be screened at the event. ON BOARD showcases Seminole County’s iconic and unexpected waterways, from paddleboarding to fly fishing.

There will also be a Q&A with the local tour operators and partners featured in the series as well as complimentary river rides from Wekiva Wild. Wine, hors d’oeuvres and beer provided by Wayne Densch will be available, and attendees have the chance to win prizes.

The celebration will take place in Gallery CERO, the riverside art gallery at Wekiva Island.

Paddleboard Orlando has been providing tours through Central Florida and introducing guests to the wonders of nature and the fun of paddleboarding since 2010. Wekiva Island acquired the company earlier this year.

For more information, visit wekivaisland.com or paddleboardorlando.com.

WEKIVA ISLAND CLOSED SAT, NOV. 1 UNTIL 5:00 P.M.

This Saturday, Wekiva Island will be closed until 5:00 p.m. for our annual Fall Egg Fest. We’d love for you to join the fun—grab your ticket and be part of the festivities. After 5:00 p.m., the Island will reopen and welcome guests as usual.

Join Wekiva Island and 3 Daughters Brewing this Saturday for a seafood feast benefiting the Central Florida Zoo. Enjoy a pound of jumbo shrimp, clams, corn, potatoes, sausage, and three pours of beer, all for $45!

Join us for our annual Earth Day celebration this Friday, April 24th all day long! Discover all the activities we have in store by clicking “Learn More” below. 🌎

  • 🛍️ Riverside market featuring local vendors and handmade products
  • 🛶 River cleanup with Keep Seminole Beautiful and guided eco paddle with Conservation Florida
  • 🐢 Animal encounters with the Central Florida Zoo and Audubon Center
  • 🎨 Watercolor journaling session and tote bag decorating
  • 🌱 Herb garden workshop with Grow Your Soul
  • And lots more!