Dozens of volunteer captains take anglers out for 41st Friendliest Catch

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - More than 70 people with special needs went fishing on Sarasota Bay as part of the Friendliest Catch, an event held for 41 years to bring people together for a morning on the water.Suncoast Charities for Children and the Sarasota Outboard Club organized this year’s event. Participants came from local organizations including The Haven, Special Olympics, Loveland Center and Sunrise.About 45 volunteer boats and captains donated their time, gear and gas for the event.Jim Slier attended with his son, Justin, and said he signed up as soon as he heard about the event.“It’s not a normal day at The Haven, so it’s fabulous for him to go out and see other things,” Slier said.“It’s not something they get to do every day, so getting a chance to do this, he jumps at every chance he gets,” Slier said.Justin Slier said he is looking forward to seeing how many different kinds of fish participants can catch.Jumping into all the fun at Altitude Trampoline Park in BradentonAll fish