South Seas kicks off Tarpon Tournament and Golf Scramble, supporting Folds of Honor
DAY WEEKEND IS HERE. AND MANY OF OUR LOCAL SPONSOR HELPING HONOR. AND REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES FOR US AND ONE OF THEM IS SOUTH SEAS ON CAPTIVA. THEIR FESTIVITIES ARE UNDERWAY. WE’RE TALKING FISHING, GOLFING AND EVEN SPLASHING AROUND. AND IT’S ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE. THIS MORNING WE HAVE JASON DREW THEIR GOLF COASTING ON THE ISLAND ALONG PLANTATION ROAD. >> JASON, HOW CAN WE HELP OUT? >> WELL, HAPPY FRIDAY. GOOD MORNING. GULF COAST, SAM JACK, THIS IS SUCH A GREAT PLACE WHERE THE NEWEST AMENITY GREAT HERE AT SOUTH SEAS RESORT ON CAPTIVA. >> OH, MY GOSH. YOU GUYS HAVE A WATER PARK. WE DO. CAPTIVA LANDING IN FULL EFFECT. THIS IS AWESOME SHOT. HOW HIGH UP OR WE DO I DON’T KNOW HOW >> ARE UP. WE ARE. BUT WE DO HAVE 230 FEET OF SLIDE READY TO GO AT 15 MILES PER HOUR. UP HERE FOR YOU. 15. ALL RIGHT. IN OR MAKE ME NERVOUS. THIS. THIS IS A GREAT ORGANIZATION. A GREAT WEEKEND THIS MORNING. IT WHAT, 6.30, THE BOATS TOOK OFF FOR THE OUT. 3RD ANNUAL TARPON TOURNAMENT RIGHT HERE AT SOUTHS. THAT IS CORRECT. LATER ON TODAY, YOU’VE GOT ALL THEY GET OFF THE WATER AT 3 O’CLOCK OFF THE WATER. WE CELEBRATE THE WINNERS. WE GET SOME MORE MONEY, RAISE MORE MONEY FOR FOLDS OF HONOR. AND THAT’S ALL FOR SCHOLARSHIPS RIGHT HERE IN THE GULF COAST REALLY COUNTY. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FOR FALLEN SOLDIERS. FIRST RESPONDERS. >> THEIR FAMILIES, THE FAMILIES IMPACTED MOST BY LAST, YOU KNOW, THAT ULTIMATE SACRIFICE THAT IS MADE BY SOME OF WONDERFUL PEOPLE THAT, YOU KNOW. ALL THE WAY 100 SO WE CAN DO SO WE CAN DO THIS. AND, YOU KNOW, I THINK IT’S A A WONDERFUL WAY TO SHOW THEM ON IRAN. AND, YOU KNOW, RIGHT? WELL, AS THOSE INFOMERCIALS SAY, BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE. YOU’VE GOT THE GOLF SCRAMBLE TOMORROW AND SUNDAY. YOU’VE GOT THE YOUNG ANGLERS. WE DO HAVE LITTLE ANGLERS ON THE FISHING PIER ON SUNDAY, BUT THE GOLF TOURNAMENTS TOMORROW WE GET A SCRAMBLE GOING ON. WE GOT A HELICOPTER GOLF BALL DROP. THEY’VE EVEN IF THE ALL. YEAH, VERY COOL. AND THAT BY THE WAY, JUST CLOSED AT 9 O’CLOCK. THIS NEXT CLOSE AT 10 O’CLOCK THIS MORNING. IT’S BEEN UP ON OUR SITE FOR THE PAST WEEK OR SO. SO THEY ACTUALLY ARE DROPPING THOSE GOLF THAT WERE HIT. THEY ARE THE GOLF ARE NUMBERED YEAR YOU BUCK GOLF THAN THE CLOSEST ONE TO THE HOLE. SPLIT HALF THE MONEY AND ARE THOSE THOSE THE FISH FOOD FIELD GOAL NOW IS A REGULAR PART THEIR DAUGHTER. WE DID HAVE A FIRST FOOD ONES THAT YOU TRIED OUT EARLIER. I DID A $10. YOU DID. ALRIGHT, HIT ON THE WATER AND FOOD THAT WAS REALLY TIME. WHAT A GREAT, GREAT IDEA. AND WHAT A GREAT PLACE TO COME TO A STAYCATION RIGHT HERE AT SOUTH SEAS. I MEAN, YOU’VE GOT THE BEACHES, THE POOLS NOW, THE WATER PARK. YOU GOT THE KIDS ARE CAYDEN THERE. WE YOU NAME IT. WE HAVE EVERYTHING. THE ADDITION OF CAPTIVA LANDING AMENITY ON THIS END OF THE RESORT THAT IT JUST IT FEELS ALL THE BUCKETS. IT’S GOT A LAZY RIVER, THE GULF STREAM, WHICH I YEP. YOU GOT THE COLD POOL. WE GOT FLIPPERS FOR LINE. SHE GOT THE ARCADE AND WE GOT A KIDS CLUB. SO I MEAN, IT’S IT’S GOT EVERYTHING HAPPENED IN THE EARLY AND THEN WE’VE GOT ALL THE WONDERFUL, WORLD-CLASS AMENITIES THAT WE’VE ALWAYS HAD RIGHT. I MEAN, IT’S JUST YOU CAN’T GET A BAD VIEW AT THIS PLACE. SUNRISE ON ONE SIDE IN THE EVENING AND THAT THE SUNSET IT IS. >> JUST PERFECT. LITTLE SLICE OF PARADISE RIGHT IN OUR BACKYARD. IS THAT ALL RIGHT? WELL, ON. YES, YOU SHOULD. THE MAN SAYS I SHOULD. I SHALL MAY. I TURN THE MIC OVER TO YOU, PLEASE. ALL RIGHT. SO IT’S 15 MILES AN HOUR, 50 MILES PER HOUR. BE IN A MINUTE. TO MAKE SURE COME ON OUT SOUTH SEAS INJURY, WONDERFUL MEN, EASON, THE BRAND NEW CAPTIVA LANDING. IT’S NOT BAD IS HE SAYS FANTASTIC. >> ONE THING THAT AS HIS COMEDIC TIMING MIGHT BULLS ARE DOING WELL, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP HONOR MEMORIAL DAY SELFIES IS HELPING YOU PITCH. AND PLUS, IT’S ALL TO SUPPORT FULL DIP ON ARE HELPING PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO FAMILIES O
South Seas kicks off Tarpon Tournament and Golf Scramble, supporting Folds of Honor
Updated: 2:02 PM EDT May 22, 2026
Jason Drew was on Captiva Friday to kick off Memorial Day weekend “Gulfcoasting” at South Seas Resort, where the energy was high as the third annual South Seas Tarpon Tournament launched at sunrise. More than 45 anglers fueled up on the docks before heading out for a long day of tarpon fishing — all to support Folds of Honor, the nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to the families of fallen or disabled military members and first responders.Last year’s tournament delivered standout results, with 41 tarpons caught by 36 boats and more than $250,000 raised, enough to provide the equivalent of 50 educational scholarships for families in Lee County. Organizers are hoping to surpass that impact this year as the event continues to grow in both participation and purpose.Jason caught up with Shawn Farrell, general manager of South Seas, who shared how the resort is expanding the Memorial Day weekend festivities. New this year is the South Seas ‘Golf Scramble’, debuting Saturday, May 23, at The Clutch, the resort’s Beau Welling-designed golf course. The scramble adds a second day of friendly competition while continuing to raise funds for Folds of Honor.Shawn also gave Jason a tour of Captiva Landing, the resort’s newest attraction. The family‑friendly waterpark features a lazy river, private cabanas and towering waterslides — and Drew did not hesitate to take the plunge himself, giving viewers a firsthand look at the fun awaiting guests throughout the holiday weekend.The Memorial Day observance at South Seas also includes a special ceremony honoring fallen veterans, featuring the Lee County Honor Guard and paratroopers. It’s a meaningful reminder of the purpose behind the weekend’s festivities and the mission of Folds of Honor.For more information on the Tarpon Tournament and the ‘Golf Scramble’, visit the South Seas website.WATCH THE FULL STORY ABOVEDOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPTIVA, Fla. —
Jason Drew was on Captiva Friday to kick off Memorial Day weekend “Gulfcoasting” at South Seas Resort, where the energy was high as the third annual South Seas Tarpon Tournament launched at sunrise. More than 45 anglers fueled up on the docks before heading out for a long day of tarpon fishing — all to support Folds of Honor, the nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to the families of fallen or disabled military members and first responders.
Last year’s tournament delivered standout results, with 41 tarpons caught by 36 boats and more than $250,000 raised, enough to provide the equivalent of 50 educational scholarships for families in Lee County. Organizers are hoping to surpass that impact this year as the event continues to grow in both participation and purpose.
Jason caught up with Shawn Farrell, general manager of South Seas, who shared how the resort is expanding the Memorial Day weekend festivities. New this year is the South Seas ‘Golf Scramble’, debuting Saturday, May 23, at The Clutch, the resort’s Beau Welling-designed golf course. The scramble adds a second day of friendly competition while continuing to raise funds for Folds of Honor.
Shawn also gave Jason a tour of Captiva Landing, the resort’s newest attraction. The family‑friendly waterpark features a lazy river, private cabanas and towering waterslides — and Drew did not hesitate to take the plunge himself, giving viewers a firsthand look at the fun awaiting guests throughout the holiday weekend.
The Memorial Day observance at South Seas also includes a special ceremony honoring fallen veterans, featuring the Lee County Honor Guard and paratroopers. It’s a meaningful reminder of the purpose behind the weekend’s festivities and the mission of Folds of Honor.
For more information on the Tarpon Tournament and the ‘Golf Scramble’, visit the South Seas website.
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