# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lecture Series | The Traveling Mollusk: Lightning Whelk Migration from Florida to Canada
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: Presented by Dr. Michelle Calhoun, Archaeologist

An exploration of the cultural, historical, and symbolic importance of the lightning whelk across Florida’s past.
Now in its 37th year, the Manasota Beach Club Monday Lecture Series brings together leading voices in Gulf Coast ecology, environmental science, archaeology, and Florida history. Each week, guests explore topics ranging from hurricane recovery and coastal sustainability to the region’s cultural heritage, early folk music, and groundbreaking scientific research.

Hosted on the historic 15-acre Manasota Beach Club property — listed on the National Register of Historic Places — the series continues the Buffum family’s long tradition of community education and stewardship. All are welcome to attend these “lecture and learn” sessions, held on Mondays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM, with light refreshments provided.

Due to limited space, reservations are required.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/englewood/lecture-series-|-the-traveling-mollusk-lightning-whelk-migration-from-florida-to-canada/200029432537508
- **Event Categories**: sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.manasotabeachclub.com/events/p/lightning-whelk?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=englewood-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Englewood
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 7660 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, FL, United States, Florida 34223
- **lat**: 26.98817
- **long**: -82.40024
- **full address**: 7660 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, FL, United States, Florida 34223

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Manasota Beach Club (https://allevents.in/org/manasota-beach-club/24018099)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 7660 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, FL, United States, Florida 34223
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Manasota Beach Club
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Lecture Series | The Traveling Mollusk: Lightning Whelk Migration from Florida to Canada ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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