The Second Annual Tarpon Tournament at South Seas raised over $200,000 to benefit Folds of Honor during the resort’s grand reopening celebration held over Memorial Day weekend. Since 2007, the nonprofit Folds of Honor has provided educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members and first responders. The proceeds from the tournament will provide over 40 scholarships to benefit local families in Lee County and the surrounding areas of Captiva Island and Sanibel Island. During the tournament, more than 100 anglers hooked and released 49 tarpon off the coast of Captiva Island.
“Our second annual Tarpon Tournament was a huge success, as we raised more than $200,000 to support the mission of Folds of Honor while celebrating our grand reopening and the next chapter at South Seas,” said Shawn Farrell, general manager at South Seas. “Not only did our guests enjoy the new resort amenities, the thrill of the competition and a shared love of fishing, but we gathered to honor the selfless sacrifice of America’s heroes. It’s truly a privilege to play a role in providing so many life-changing scholarships for spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military.”
The celebration weekend kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 22 highlighting South Seas’ post-storm improvements, which include enhanced dining options, renovated pools, water sports, beach services, fitness amenities, The Clutch Golf Course, Bayview Pier, the Shops at South Seas and more. Amenities are available to guests with Club Captiva and registered South Seas Resort guests.
Throughout the weekend, families enjoyed new amenities and restaurants, sun-soaked beaches, island adventures and family-friendly activities, including a special tribute to fallen military and first responders featuring the Lee County Sheriff’s Office honor guard, military paratroopers, live music, and more.
Only 45 minutes, yet a world away, Captiva Island is connected to Florida’s mainland via Sanibel Causeway and a small bridge over Blind Pass, joining it to Sanibel Island. Tucked away at the northern end of the five-mile long, one-half-mile wide Captiva Island, South Seas is between Pine Island Sound and the Gulf of Mexico, ensconced by two-and-a-half miles of powder-white beaches lapped by turquoise tides. The resort offers a range of accommodations of varying types, each steps from the Gulf of Mexico, including beach villas, marina villas, tennis villas and beach homes that are now available for reservations.
To commemorate the resort’s grand reopening nearly three years after the impact of Hurricane Ian, South Seas has launched special packages for guests looking to book a stay at the world-class resort. The “The Next Chapter Begins” package offers 25% off to guests staying at South Seas for a minimum of two nights through Sept. 30. Guests staying at the resort for seven days or longer can receive up to 35% off their stay with the “7 Days to Play” package.
For more information or to book a stay, visit SouthSeas.com, call 800-237-6000 or follow the resort on Facebook at @SouthSeasResort and Instagram at @SouthSeasResort.
About South Seas
Presenting classic island charm, the 330-acre South Seas is nestled among mangroves with more than half of the resort a dedicated wildlife preserve and estuary. Outstanding golf, famed fishing, boating, yachting and discovering storied barrier islands, flavorful dining and memorable island adventures are among the unforgettable experiences of a South Seas guest. The resort has been a cherished destination for more than 75 years. As a new chapter begins, one that has been inspired by the many past generations of guests and thoughtfully recast for the future South Seas is dedicated to delivering a resilient, world-class resort. SouthSeas.com
About Folds of Honor
Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States armed forces. Beginning in 2022, Folds of Honor expanded its mission to include first responders. Its educational scholarships support private-school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12 as well as post-secondary tuition. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on GuideStar. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, an F-16 fighter pilot, who is currently stationed at Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX. For more information visit FoldsOfHonor.org.
