Angler: Steve Gibson of Sarasota. Fish: Largemouth bass. Weight: About 2 pounds. Where: In Venice on the Myakka River, out of Snook Haven. Fish was caught in the middle of the river. Bait: DOA 4-inch jerk worm, artichoke with green sparkle, on a 1/8-ounce jighead. Conditions: Outgoing tide just before a front moved through; partly-cloudy skies. Guide: Steve Gibson of Southern Drawl Kayak Fishing Charters can be reached at 941-284-3406. Website is <a href="http://www.kayakfishingsarasota.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.kayakfishingsarasota.com</a>.

Angler: Steve Gibson of Sarasota.

Fish: Largemouth bass. Weight: About 2 pounds.

Where: In Venice on the Myakka River, out of Snook Haven. Fish was caught in the middle of the river. Bait: DOA 4-inch jerk worm, artichoke with green sparkle, on a 1/8-ounce jighead.

Conditions: Outgoing tide just before a front moved through; partly-cloudy skies. Guide: Steve Gibson of Southern Drawl Kayak Fishing Charters can be reached at 941-284-3406. Website is <a href="http://www.kayakfishingsarasota.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.kayakfishingsarasota.com</a>.

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Meet your new best friend at Hooters of Bradenton when they partner with the Humane Society of Manatee County for a pet adoption event, pet fooddrive and Friendraiser on Saturday, May 16. Hooters of Bradenton is located at 4908 14th Street West in Bradenton.

The Pet Adoption is taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For every animal adopted from the event, Hooters will donate the funds to the Humane Society to cover the cost of having the pets spayed and neutered. In addition, anyone who brings a pet food donation will receive a buy six wings, get six wings free coupon. 

Plus, everyone will have the opportunity when you dine in at Bradenton Hooters (all day) on May 16 for 20% of your food and beverage sales to be donated to the Humane Society of Manatee County. Just make sure to mention the Humane Society Friendraiser to your server.

“The Humane Society of Manatee County is excited to partner with Hooters of Bradenton for this special Friendraiser event benefiting the animals in our care. Community partnerships like this help provide critical, lifesaving support for shelter pets while also creating opportunities for the public to meet some of our adoptable dogs in person. We are grateful to Hooters for their support and look forward to bringing the community together for a fun event that helps animals find loving homes,” said Jessica Weiss, Events and Volunteer Coordinator, Humane Society of Manatee County.
“We look forward to seeing everyone on May 16 at Hooters of Bradenton for a fun community event to support and bring awareness to the Humane Society of Manatee County,” said Hooters of Bradenton Managing Partner Brian Commo. 

Hooters created the Friendraiser program for local non-profits and charitable organizations to raise additional funds for the community. For local Friendraiser information visit <a href="https://hootersflorida.com/friendraisers/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://hootersflorida.com/friendraisers/</a>.

Hooters of South Florida owns and operates 15 locations. For more information about South Florida Hooters please visit <a href="https://www.hootersflorida.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.HootersFlorida.com</a> or follow us at Twitter @HootersFlorida, Instagram @SouthFLHooters and Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hootersflorida/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/hootersflorida/</a>.

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