Fishing for Kids reels in $17K

From April 28-29, hundreds descended onto Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee, Fla., for the 13th annual Saltwater Trout Fishing for Kids tournament. Everyone had a great time, and participants raised more than $17,000 to support CMN Hospitals at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Thank you!

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