Friends of De Sota is pleased to inform you that the De Sota National Memorial weathered the storm with only minor damage. According to park officials the Champion Gumbo Limbo tree is in tact, however a new crack has formed at the base of its largest limb. The second largest Gumbo Limbo tree lost a large limb and has a crack down its center. The park has reached out to an arborist to further evaluate their health and we should know more soon.

Several trees and limbs were downed along the hiking trails. A crew from Canaveral National Seashore as well as park staff and volunteers worked hard to clear the trails. The park was reopened to the public on Friday September 22, 2017

To help support the De Soto National memorial please consider becoming a member and or joining us on one of our events.

Saturday November 4^th 2017

Join us on Saturday, November 4^th, 2017, for a Sunset Cruise of beautiful Sarasota Bay by our cruise partner Paradise Boat Tours. The cruise will start from the Historical Bridge Street Pier boarding at 5:15 pm disembarking at 5:45pm for a leisurely, informative 90-minute cruise. Tickets are $30 per person for paid Friends of De Soto Members and $35 for Non-Members.

Refreshments will be available.

Tickets can be purchased online here: Get Tickets

Please tell your friends!

All proceeds benefit the De Soto National Memorial through the Friends of De Soto, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Saturday June 10^th 2017

Join us on Saturday, June 10^th, 2017, for a Sunset Cruise of beautiful Sarasota Bay by Paradise Boat Tours. The cruise starts from the Historical Bridge Street Pier boarding at 7:00 pm disembarking at 7:30pm for a leisurely, informative 90-minute cruise. Tickets are $30 per person for paid Friends of De Soto Members and $35 for Non-Members.

More information to follow.
Tickets can be purchased online here: Get Tickets

All proceeds benefit the De Soto National Memorial through the Friends of De Soto, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Saturday November 5^th 2016

Join us on Saturday, November 5, 2016, for a Sunset Cruise of Sarasota Bay on Paradise Boat Tours. The boat leaves from the Historical Bridge Street Pier at 5:45 p.m. for a leisurely, informative 90-minute cruise. Boarding time is 5:30. Tickets are $30 per person for paid Friends of De Soto Members and $35 for Non-Members.

Tickets can be purchased online here: Get Tickets

All proceeds benefit the De Soto National Memorial through the Friends of De Soto, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Saturday, March 19^th and Sunday March 20^th, 2016

Five Centuries of Florida history is a unique opportunity to experience 500 years of Florida history in one weekend. Converse with Civil War soldiers, talk with Rough Riders, learn about the plight of WWI trenches and the experiences of WWII GI’s. Five Centuries of Florida history brings together re-enactors from all over Florida as they portray their particular periods of time from the time of Spanish conquest to the present day.

LOCATION:De Soto National Memorial
TIME:10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: De Soto National Memorial | Map
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM,1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Fee Information: Free
Contact Name: De Soto National Memorial
Contact Phone Number: 941-792-0458

$25 per site (max 6 people) with a max of 15 sites. Set-up is 4 pm Saturday October 10, 2015, with checkout by 10 am Sunday. For more information contact Margo at 941-704-6825. Note: You must be a dues paying member of Friends of De Soto National Memorial to reserve a site.

To reserve your site online:

Camp Out for Friends Members – October 10 (Saturday) from Friends of DeSoto National Memorial, Inc.

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Join us for a Sunset Cruise of Sarasota Bay on Paradise Boat Tours. The boat leaves from the Historical Bridge Street Pier at 5:30 p.m. for a leisurely, informative 90-minute cruise. Tickets are $35 for non member and $30 for members per person.

Feel free to contact us for more information.

Tickets are available online:

Sorry this event is sold out

Join us for our Next cruise is November 22nd