Sarasota, Florida

March 7 – 8, 2025

Fishing Funds the Cure Sarasota, FL

On behalf of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation®, it is our pleasure to invite you to the Fishing Funds the Cure® 2025 Sarasota Tournament.

Join us March 7th and 8th for a full day of inshore fishing for redfish, trout, and snook. The weekend will kick off with a welcome reception Friday evening and end with an awards ceremony and BBQ dinner after the tournament on Saturday afternoon.
Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams for each category. Each angler will receive a dry bag full of great tournament swag including a pair of Smith sunglasses.
All proceeds from this event support critical research needed to find a cure for childhood cancer.

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Tournament Details

Event Schedule

Friday, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Aloft Sarasota
1:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Angler Registration & packet pickup
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Welcome Reception featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, live/silent auction, and special guest speakers

Saturday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm | Marina Jack
Breakfast: 7:00 am – 8:30 am
Fishing: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Lunch provided)
Awards Ceremony & BBQ Dinner: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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Boats Launch From

Marina Jack
2 Marina Plaza
Sarasota, FL 34236

Partner Hotel: Aloft Sarasota
1401 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236

Eligible Species

Red Drum

Redfish

Snook

Snook

Sea Trout

Trout

Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities

Official & Exclusive Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 Sarasota Fishing Tournament.

  • Presenting Sponsor recognition in press releases, website, social media posts, email communications, and on-site print/digital materials, and video presentation
  • Full-page color ad with premier placement in program and company logo on cover
  • Company logo included on tournament awards and other branded items 
  • Exclusive branded item 
  • Opportunity to include item in deluxe angler swag bags
  • 4 guided boats (includes 12 angler entries and tackle)
  • 12 deluxe angler swag bags
  • 12 pairs of Smith sunglasses
  • 24 tickets with reserved seating to the awards dinner

Official sponsor of Long-Sleeved Performance Fishing Shirt OR Tumbler.

  • Company logo on website, on-site print/digital items, and video presentation
  • Full-page color ad with preferred placement in program
  • Opportunity to include item in deluxe angler bags
  • 3 guided boats (includes 9 angler entries and tackle)
  • 9 deluxe angler swag bags
  • 9 pairs of Smith sunglasses
  • 18 tickets to the awards dinner

Official sponsor of one of T-shirt OR Hat.

  • Company logo on website, and on-site print/digital items
  • Half-page color ad in program
  • Opportunity to include item in deluxe angler bags
  • 1 guided boat (includes 3 angler entries and tackle)
  • 3 deluxe angler swag bags
  • 3 pairs of Smith sunglasses
  • 6 tickets to the awards dinner

Official sponsor of one of Buff OR Lunch Bag.

  • Company logo on website, and on-site print/digital items
  • Half-page color ad in program
  • Opportunity to include item in deluxe angler bags
  • 1 guided boat (includes 3 angler entries and tackle)
  • 3 deluxe angler swag bags
  • 3 pairs of Smith sunglasses
  • 6 tickets to the awards dinner

Sponsorship also includes the following benefits:

  • Company logo on on-site print/digital items
  • 1 guided boat (includes 3 angler entries and tackle)
  • 3 deluxe angler bags
  • 3 pairs of Smith sunglasses
  • 6 tickets to the awards dinner
  • One (1) deluxe angler bag with tournament swag
    (Ticket to Award Dinner not included)
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National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer. 

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