FISHING TOURNAMENT RAISES $22K FOR AUTISM SOCIETY

JIMMY JOHNSON’S 43.5- POUND DOLPHIN WINS FIRST PLACE

The Autism Society of the Keys (ASK) hosts its charity fishing tournament with the Police Benevolent Association. From left, ASK volunteers Hope Haley and Owen Trepanier, ASK executive director Jill Campbell and tournament directors Mike Pettee, Emily Pettee and Frank Betz.

The Autism Society of the Keys hosted its third annual Monster Charity PBA Dolphin Tournament the weekend of June 24 at Oceans Edge Resort & Marina on Stock Island. Capt. Jimmy Johnson caught the winning dolphin on Double J with a 43.5-pound fish.

The tournament raised $22,000 for autism initiatives, along with a small donation to the Cub Scouts and the Police Benevolent Association’s Love Fund.

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TOURNAMENT WINNERS

1st Place: Jimmy Johnson aboard Double J

2nd Place: Scott Duling aboard Ocean Daze

3rd Place: Alex aboard Mama Money (last name not provided)

4th Place: Paul Weisenfeld aboard Stella Blue

PBA Winner: Jack Gruba aboard Leviathan

Female Winner: Tori Hicks aboard You & Tequila

Junior Winner: Joshua aboard Natural II (last name not provided)