Tickets available for ‘An Evening on the Island’ benefit
Tickets for the 4th Annual “Cayo Costa An Evening for the Island” Thursday, Jan. 28, from 6-9 p.m. at the Tarpon Lodge, 13771 Waterfront Drive, Pineland, are still available for purchase. The event includes dinner, cash bar, silent auction and park update.
The event is sponsored by Friends of Cayo Costa State Park.
“Cayo Costa is a special place to all of us and many people all over the world who have visited. This is our chance to bring everyone up to date with our plans to support the park,” said Margi Nanney, chairman of the Friends of Cayo Costa.
Silent Auction Chair Elaine McLaughlin and her committee have secured one-of-kind items including a Smokey Mountain Cabin Getaway; artwork; a private shelling adventure with Pam Rambo, iLoveShelling, on Cayo Costa with Captiva Cruises; two nights stays at Bella Sera Naples Hotel, or The Plantation on Crystal River, or ‘Tween Waters Inn on Captiva Island; and much more.
Tickets are $65 per person and are available for purchase on the group’s website: www.friendsofcayocosta.org or by calling 941-527-7865.
The Friends of Cayo Costa State Park (FCC) was founded in 2011 by the late Sally Tapager. Its mission is to preserve, protect and promote Cayo Costa State Park so that present and future generations may continue to enjoy its natural beauty, its recreational opportunities and learn about its history through education, environmental stewardship and community partnerships.
The Friends of Cayo Costa State Park is based in Pine Island and is a division of Barrier Island Park Society, a 501C3 organization which is the official Citizens Support Organization for Cayo Costa, Stump Pass, North Captiva and Don Pedro State Parks.
All funds raised by FCC will be used exclusively for Cayo Costa Island State Park.