SYRACUSE — “Superheroes” of all kinds made their way to Lake Wawasee late Saturday morning to participate in the annual Wawasee Flotilla. Batman made the most appearances, but there were plenty of tributes to other kinds of superheroes. Fire, police and EMS, along with those who serve the country, were also recognized. This year’s event …read more.

SYRACUSE —“Superheroes” is the theme for the 2018 Wawasee Flotilla and this year’s commodore is like the superheroes who stay behind the scenes until called up. Dave Stell, Syracuse, has been named this year’s commodore and will lead the 57th Wawasee Flotilla Saturday, July 7. Stell is someone who has been a supporter of many …read more.

SYRACUSE —Who are your favorite superheroes? Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Deadpool, Avengers, Hulk, Green Lantern, The Flash, those answering the call of duty, parents? “Superheroes” is the theme for the 2018 Wawasee Flotilla. The date for the 57th parade is set for Saturday, July 7, with a new time. This year’s event will leave in front …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Disney came alive on Lake Wawasee today, Sunday, July 2, with the second largest flotilla in the past 20 years. There were 24 float entries, eight onshore entries and 11 antique/wooden boats. Commodore Richard “Dick” Green chose the entry by Grace Julian and family as this year’s Commodore Trophy Winner. The family …read more.

SYRACUSE — “I think it’s a great honor,” said Richard “Dick” A. Green, Ogden Point Road, Syracuse, on being chosen the 2017 Wawasee Flotilla Commodore. Being chosen as commodore has been termed a high honor by those named in the past and to Green it is no different. This year’s Wawasee Flotilla will be held …read more.

SYRACUSE — It was almost a perfect day for the 55th Wawasee Flotilla. The event got underway under cloudy skies at 1:29 p.m. with close to a dozen wooden and antique boats kicking off the flotilla. The 20 flotilla entries fell in behind the Commodore’s boat for a trip around the lake. Many motored around …read more.

SYRACUSE — Yearly the Wawasee Flotilla Committee makes available Flotilla attire featuring that year’s logo. This year’s attire is available at Main Channel Marina, Wawasee Marina, NewMarket and Team Tuttle Mortgage, all in Syracuse. This year’s attire, celebrating the 55th Flotilla, carries a nautical theme. T-shirts in long sleeve and short sleeve, youth T-shirts, a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Ever want to go all out decorating for Christmas, but the weather was just too cold? Here’s your chance to decorate until your heart’s content by entering the 2016 Wawasee Flotilla’s “Christmas In July” parade. The Flotilla will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, and is celebrating its 55th parade. What are …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory firefighters and paramedics have been named the 2016 Wawasee Flotilla Commodores. “It is an honor for us,” stated Fire Chief Mickey Scott. This year’s commodores, as those before them, are recognized because of what they do for the community, many of its members volunteers. The department members are there …read more.

Pirates of all ages took over Lake Wawasee Saturday afternoon for the 54th Wawasee Flotilla. Each year the creativity of entries out do the year before. This year was no exception. Pirate themed entries, patriotic decorated boats, business participation, and combination themes of pirates and lake life, were seen. Some were in costumes. Even the …read more.

There will be no excuse to be bored with tons of Fourth of July activities occurring in Syracuse in the days leading up to the holiday, in addition to in the days following it. Expect of variety of activities, good eats and, of course, fireworks! Here is a compilation of activities: Wednesday, July 1 Syracuse …read more.

Did you ever want to be a pirate? Here’s your chance to live a childhood dream by entering the 2015 Wawasee Flotilla’s “Pirate Parade.” Use your creativity and imagination to covert your pirate dreams onto a boat or as an on-shore entry and enter it into the 2015 Wawasee Flotilla Saturday, July 4. “Pirate Parade” …read more.

The 2015 Wawasee Flotilla T-shirts, featuring this year’s unique logo, have arrived and are being distributed to outlets in Syracuse. The theme for this year’s Flotilla is “Pirate Parade.” The flotilla will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, on Lake Wawasee. Gray and black t-shirts in long and short sleeves, crew neck and …read more.

Ron Baumgartner will be fulfilling the role of commodore for the 54th annual Wawasee Flotilla. As commodore, he will lead the “Pirate Parade” themed flotilla at 1:30 p.m. July 4, starting in front of the Wawasee Spink and moving clockwise around the lake. Baumgartner, a longtime resident of Milford and Lake Wawasee, said, “I am …read more.

The weather couldn’t have been better and the entries were just as great as the weather on Lake Wawasee Saturday afternoon for the 2014 Wawasee Flotilla. It wasn’t easy being one of the judges who had to choose winners from the 18 decorated boats and seven antique and wooden boats who entered this year. There …read more.

The Commodore for the 53rd Annual Lake Wawasee Flotilla has officially been named. Ian Rolland, a native of Fort Wayne and a resident of Lake Wawasee, was selected because of his dedication to serving the Wawasee community. “I’m really looking forward to riding in the Flotilla,” Rolland said. He will lead the “Get Your Game On”-themed …read more.

The 2014 Wawasee Flotilla theme has been set allowing plenty of time for participants to put on their thinking caps. “Get Your Game On” hopes to encourage the entrants of boats decorated in game themes like Monopoly, Candy Crush Wheel of Fortune, for examples. The 2014 flotilla will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 5, …read more.

Light drizzle caused a little concern 45 minutes before the Wawasee Flotilla as did the 85 percent chance of thunderstorms heading straight for the lake on Saturday, but the rain and storms held off and the annual Flotilla was underway under cloudy skies. Women of Today’s entry, “Agony of Defeat” with four “Time” magazine covers …read more.

What better theme for an event held on the largest natural lake than one dealing with sports. The 2013 Wawasee Flotilla theme will be “Wide World of Sports” with this year’s event to be held on Saturday, July 6. What sport, team or athletes will you see that day? Could there be some famous broadcasters …read more.

Residents of Wawasee and Syracuse lakes gathered Saturday morning for a pancake and sausage breakfast at Oakwood Retreat, Syracuse, for the Annual Wawasee Property Owners Association and Syracuse Lake Association Annual Family Breakfast. Close to 300 residents and their families attended. Not only did attendees receive breakfast, but many area organizations, such as the Wawasee …read more.

Annually the Wawasee Flotilla Committee makes available T-shirts and sweatshirts as a means to support the awards given for the Flotilla. Each year there’s a different design and sometimes even a different color. This year’s T-shirt bears the logo “Lake it or Leave It Wawasee Flotilla ’13” on the back of white T-shirts, youth small …read more.

And the commodore for the 2013 Wawasee Flotilla is … Kay Young! “What can I say … I was very honored to be chosen by the committee to be this year’s commodore and when I look back at past recipients, feel very humble,” stated Young. For her this honor is especially meaningful knowing both Bill Beemer …read more.

The annual July Fourth week celebration on Lake Wawasee has been set. The Wawasee Flotilla committee met tonight and set the flotilla date for Saturday, July 6. The theme of this year’s parade on water is “Wide World of Sports” and participants are asked to honor their favorite sports team. Line-up for the Wawasee Flotilla …read more.

The 2012 Wawasee Flotilla is in the record books as another year with spectacular entries. Enthusiasm from participants as well as those on shore was evident throughout the two-hour journey around the lake. Commodore Bob Myers chose the entry of “Lake Wawasee History,” entered by the nonprofit group Women of Today, as his choice for the Commodore’s Trophy. The Pontoon …read more.

“Cartoon Mania” and this year’s Wawasee Flotilla will go as scheduled Sunday in spite of Wawasee Lake’s levels being almost 2-feet below normal. Entries will gather in Conklin Bay at 1 p.m. Sunday with the Flotilla beginning its clockwise trek around the lake at 1:30 p.m. The route may not motor as close to shore as in the …read more.

The 2012 Wawasee Flotilla may bring a bit of nostalgia and humor to the lake on July 8, with this year’s theme of “Cartoon Mania.” The Flotilla will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Lake Wawasee’s Conklin Bay, lead by the 2012 Commodore Bob Myers. But the event is not just for decorated boats. Residents along the Flotilla route on …read more.

Bob Myers, who is no stranger to Lake Wawasee, will be the 2012 Wawasee Flotilla Commodore. Myers repeatedly said, “I’m overwhelmed,” when the selection was officially announced Tuesday evening. Myers will be the lead boat in the 51st Flotilla. This year’s event will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 8, with the theme of Cartoon Mania. “It …read more.