Lake Weir is a popular destination for SLBC club rides whether it be at the Sam Phillips Park or Carney Island boat ramps. 
In his 1883 book “Lake Weir” T.M. Shackleford wrote “In the southern
portion of Marion county, Florida, lies a lake of wondrous beauty. Even the
untaught Seminoles were captivated by its loveliness, and they named it in their
musical language Amaskohegan, meaning Bright Moon Lake”. Known to us as Lake
Weir, Shackleford includes a poem about the lake penned by E.P. Turnley.
As well as selling his book for 50 cents a copy Shackleford also sold
advertising.
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