Adopt A Pelican Fundraiser

Adopt a Pelican Fundraiser.
October 12, 2025
4pm – 7pm
Venue: Tarpon Lodge and restaurant in their shade house.

Click here for a video of last years event. Last years wall art was 20 wooden Dolphin cutouts painted and adorned by island artists. 2025 the wall art will be Pelicans.

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The auction will be held on October 12, 2025 from 4:00 to 7:00 at the Tarpon Lodge and Restaurant in their outdoor Island House.

Twenty pelicans are sponsored by local businesses and individuals who then commission the unpainted pelicans to be painted and adorned by island artists.
The completed pelicans will be on display at Centennial Bank, Sweeney’s SOS, and the Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center until just before the auction. Below you can see the completed dolphin from last year.
Online pre bidding will be available closer to the event and will continue until noon on Friday October 10.

The event will be held at the Tarpon Lodge, in the shade at Island House. This lovely outdoor setting will set the tone for a wonderful fun casual time. The bar will be open and a lighter fare menu offered if you would like. There will be some entertainment.

Starting at 4pm there will be time to see and enjoy the 20 Pelican on display. Make sure you arrive early, as we will have a free cocktail for you to enjoy as well as exciting free door prizes being given away before 5pm. Thanks to Matlacha on Shoreview for a 1 night stay give away, valued at over $200.

5pm our island resident auctioneer, Isaac Holeva will take the microphone and start things rolling.