On Saturday, September 17, the 7th Annual Special Olympics State Surfing Championships, hosted by Ron Jon Surf Shop, will be held at Alan Shepard Park from 8am-5:30pm.

Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, at no cost to the athlete. By working to remove obstacles, change attitudes and open minds, Special Olympics provides opportunities for its athletes to demonstrate courage, experience joy and share their gifts, skills and friendship with the world.