CLT kayak trip Friday

The Calusa Land Trust will hold its second kayak trip of the season on Friday, March 31, at 10 a m Depending on the weather, the group will either launch into the open water of Charlotte Harbor or B a c k B a y i n t h e p r o t e c t e d w a t e r s o f Bokeelia Island In either case, the group will meet behind Cap’n Con’s Restaurant, 8421 Main St. in Bokeelia, which is at the north end of Pine Island

The guided tour will meander around local waters observing resident birds, dolphin and fish species Since it is also a fundraising effort, a donation of $10 for CLT members and $20 for non-members is requested

Membership applications will be avail- able if you wish to join before the trip

The trip should last about two hours and parking is free for this event compliments of Bokeelia Fishing Pier and Boat Ramp Afterwards, lunch is available at either Cap’n Con’s, Jug Creek Marina or any of the other restaurants on the island

K a y a k s a r e a v a i l a b l e f o r r e n t a l a t Carmen’s Kayaks by calling 239-3337332

The Calusa Land Trust is Pine Island’s all volunteer land conservancy, which sponsors events for public education and enjoyment The paddling tours are held on a monthly basis in season For more information, please call Gerry Krall at 987882-1953

Burns and Sunny Jim concert at SJCCA

On Friday, March 31, from 6-9 p m , the St James City Civic Association will p r e s e n t B r e n t B u r n s a n d S u n n y J i m together for an outdoor concert Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at sjccapi org or by calling Cindy at 954-2495512

A twice wounded, Purple Heart-winning combat veteran, Burns also has the distinction of being the first American entertainer to perform for troops overseas a f t e r t h e t r a g e d y o f S e p t 1 1 , 2 0 0 1 Burns’ musical career has taken him to Italy, Australia, Mexico and coast to coast in the U S B u r n s ’ p h i l a n t h r o p i c p r o j e c t s h a v e continued throughout the years A portion of his CD sales goes to charities including the American Cancer Society, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and Habitat for Humanity

Burns’ Habitat tribute song, “Build Them A House,” is available for free download at www brentburns com

Brent’s CD sales and songwriting skills continue to make him a highly soughtafter artist and perfor-mer.

White, was born in San Antonio, raised in California, and then spent 12 years in the Cayman Islands In the Caribbean, he perfected his solo show featuring guitar, vocals and backup tracks He added steel drum and soaked up the culture of the West Indies, infusing his songwriting with the influences of Caribbean masters

The SJCCA is located at 3300 Fourth Ave , at Lemon Street, in St James City