The chain of lakes including Lakes Dora, Harris, Griffin and Eustis are connected by canals and give boaters access to the St Johns River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. When Tavares Florida built a seaplane base as a way to open the area's lakes for exploration, it's no surprise pilots from across the country flocked in. Today, Tavares bills itself the Seaplane Capital of the World. The center of operations for the Tavares Seaplane Base & Marina and Wooton Park is the Prop Shop in the historic Woodlea House located by the Seaplane ramp. PLANES, TUNES & BBQ FEATURING SEAPLANE-A-PALOOZA 2023 is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 10th and 11th! The family friendly event features live music, a twilight airshow, seaplane competitions, BBQ, vendors, family fun zone and more! Established in 2010, Jones Brothers Air & Seaplane Adventures has become an integral part of America’s Seaplane City. With a fleet of well-maintained aircraft, they have provided seaplane tours, charters, and training to over 18,000 pilots and Central Florida visitors.
When Tavares Florida built a seaplane base as a way to open the area's lakes for exploration, it's no surprise pilots from across the country flocked in. Today, Tavares bills itself the Seaplane Capital of the World. The center of operations for the Tavares Seaplane Base & Marina and Wooton Park is the Prop Shop in the historic Woodlea House located by the Seaplane ramp.
PLANES, TUNES & BBQ FEATURING SEAPLANE-A-PALOOZA 2023 is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 10th and 11th! The family friendly event features live music, a twilight airshow, seaplane competitions, BBQ, vendors, family fun zone and more!
Established in 2010, Jones Brothers Air & Seaplane Adventures has become an integral part of America’s Seaplane City. With a fleet of well-maintained aircraft, they have provided seaplane tours, charters, and training to over 18,000 pilots and Central Florida visitors.