Calendar

October

1 - Charlie Rice Memorial fishing tournament in Treasure Island, 363-0071.

2 - Appleton Rum sailing regatta hosted by Tampa Sailing Squadron, (813) 988-1130.

YMCA Kid's fishing rodeo, Port Hudson Marina. (727) 375-9622.

3 - Take a kayak trip on the Myakka River, American Littoral Society, (941) 966-7308.

4 - Florida Marine Research institute launches its millionth hatchery-reared red drum into Tampa Bay in 2001.

5 - Enjoy a tram tour at Boyd Hill Nature Park, St. Petersburg. 893-7326.

6 - Snook seminar with Dave Pomerleau, Minnows and Monsters tackle, Tampa, (813) 835-1512.

7 - Enjoy a day hike at North Anclote River Nature Park, Florida Trail Association, (813) 892-4442.

8 - Florida Birding Festival continues at Eckerd College through the 10th.

9 - St. Petersburg Yacht Club fishing tournament, 822-3873.

Cotee River Flats Fishing Classic, Port Richey, (727) 375-9622.

10 - Florida Sportsman Outdoors Show, Florida State fairgrounds.

11 - Record weakfish caught in 1984 (19 pounds, two ounces).

13 - Unknown virus kills thousands of hard head catfish in Tampa Bay in 1995.

14 - New Moon

15 - Gulfcoast Boat and Fishing Expo at Sarasota Convention Center, (941) 827-7144.

16 - St. Anthony's second annual fishing tournament at Johnny Leverock's, St. Pete Beach, 825-1629.

18 - Record snook caught in 1978 (53 pounds, 10 ounces).

20 - Fly-tying seminar at Bill Jackson's, Pinellas Park, 576-4169.

21 - Suncoast Fly Fishers monthly meeting, 573-3006.

23 - Swamp tromp at Boca Ciega Millennium Park, Seminole, 588-4882.

24 - Last day of archery season in the Central Zone.

25 - Hurricane No. 6, a category three storm, slams the Tampa Bay area in 1921.

26 - Captain's meeting for St. Joseph's fishing tournament, Tampa Bayside Marina, (813) 835-1919.

27 - Coastal Conservation Association, Pasco chapter, monthly meeting, (727) 243-6316.

28 - Full moon

29 - Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show begins, (954) 764-6011.

30 - Treasure Island Classic canoe and kayak race, 641-8012.

31 - Halloween.