BTT would like to thank all of the attendees who came out to make both the Boca Grande Fundraiser and the George Hommell Jr. Florida Keys Habitat Fundraiser wildly successful.
On January 31st Bonefish and Tarpon Trust held their first fundraising event of 2015 at the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club in Boca Grande, Florida. Over 120 supporters came out to help raise money and to discuss current and future BTT initiatives involving tarpon in the Charlotte Harbor area. The evening saw a great silent auction and raffle, presentations on the latest tarpon research by BTT scientists, as well as a speech from legendary fishing guide Capt. Steve Huff. “I want to thank you all for turning out in a big way for this event.” Huff said. “This organization is certainly at the forefront of tarpon research and trying to save this wonderful animal that we have the privilege of trying to catch.”
Following the event in Boca Grande, BTT hosted the second annual George Hommell Jr. Florida Keys Habitat Fundraiser on February 12, 2015 at the Islander Resort in Islamorada, Florida. Nearly 100 attendees gathered to celebrate the life of the late George Hommell Jr., a founding member of BTT, and to support the fishery that he held so close to his heart. This year’s event kicked off with a lively cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by dinner and a panel discussion featuring BTT Director of Operations, Dr. Aaron Adams, and veteran Florida Keys fishing guides Bob Branham and Tim Klein. The trio discussed the current state of the Keys flats fishery and gave the audience thoughtful insight from both a scientific and an angling point of view.
For more information on upcoming BTT fundraising events, please visit www.btt.org or email info@bonefishtarpontrust.org
