OPTIONAL FRIDAY ACTIVITIES

golf outing

South Florida’s finest public golf facility is unlike any other in the South Florida area, or even in the United States for that matter. Plantation Preserve is situated in the heart of Broward County, in the center of Plantation on historic land. Plantation Preserve is a host site for Korn Ferry Tour Second Stage Qualifying School.

Within the Plantation Preserve property, visitors will find a challenging 18-hole championship golf course, a beautiful clubhouse with stunning panoramic views, and state of the art practice facilities. Safely bisecting the front and back nines is an Everglades-inspired wetlands preserve area, surrounding a 55-acre linear park.

Cost per person includes greens fees, cart fees, boxed lunch, service fee and taxes. Club rentals fees are not included. Call the pro shop at 954-585-5020 for pricing and rental information.

Roundtrip transportation from te hotel is an additional $45 and may be added to golf registration. Those who book transportation should meet the group at the Marriott Convention Center entrance by 6:45 a.m.

drift fishing excursion

Join us for a four-hour fishing charter aboard The Mary B III, a 55’ Gulfcraft. The Mary B III is very comfortable with seating around the entire boat, enclosed salon with dinette seating, clean men’s and women’s restrooms, large live bait well, beverages cooler (bring your own) and sport fishing capabilities. This boat is perfect for a day of fishing with fellow FSSA attendees! 

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Our crew is experienced, professional and friendly and they are there to assist you with everything. Catch of the season January-March is grouper, snapper, amberjack, kingfish, shark, barracuda, and wahoo.

Max of 35 participants. Meet the group at the Marriott Convention Center entrance by 7:45 a.m.

West lake mangrove kayak tour

Mangrove forests typically occur at intertidal zones throughout coastal Florida. The mangrove forest biome plays a critical role in land stabilization and protection from storms and hurricanes. More importantly, it provides security and foraging and breeding habitat for countless aquatic and terrestrial species.

Guests begin the tour with paddling in the largest tract of mangrove forest in Southeastern Florida. The naturalist guide will explain interesting facts about the adaptations of these trees to saltwater conditions and about the species that inhabit a mangrove swamp, or mangal. You will also learn why these mangrove trees are known as one of the planets “ best carbon dioxide scrubbers.” As you paddle deeper into the forest, the surroundings transform into a new world of water and prop roots shadowed by a dark green canopy. Once inside, your guide will point out the creatures that make the mangrove ecosystem their home, including herons, crabs, gulls, and other seabirds.

Meet the group at the Marriott Convention Center entrance by 8:20 a.m.

millionaire's row boat tour

Want a tour that will leave you guests in awe of the stunning views of Fort Lauderdale? Then the Millionaire Row Water Taxi Tour is what you’re looking for! The lifestyle in Fort Lauderdale revolves around the water, so the absolute best way to view the beauty of South Florida is a leisurely cruise on one of Ft. Lauderdale’ s renown Water Taxis.

During this two-hour tour, guests will journey along the Intracoastal Waterway, which snakes around the fingers of the “Venice Isles of America.” See Fort Lauderdale's New River, a historic site that remains unchanged, and also sail through Millionaire' s Row with homes of the rich and famous, spectacular mega yachts, and sights beyond belief. This is one tour you will never forget!

Registrants for this excursion will walk to the F6 water taxi stop (Marina Village Fort Lauderdale Beach, 849 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316) which is just .5 miles from the hotel. Guests are responsible for arriving to the pick-up location no later than 10:00 a.m. Bring your own bottled water and snacks.