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Anglers Get 'Hooked On LiFT' At Skanska Fishing Tournament

The group raised more than $100,000 to benefit LiFT Academy and LiFT University in Seminole.

The fishing tournament t-shirt was designed by a LiFT student who was also recognized at the event.
The fishing tournament t-shirt was designed by a LiFT student who was also recognized at the event. (Courtesy of Skanska USA Inc.)

Press release from Skanska USA Inc.:

April 21, 2023

Anglers in Tierra Verde hit the water first thing this morning for the 2023 Skanska Construction fishing tournament, this year titled “Hooked on LiFT.” The group raised more than $100,000 to benefit LiFT Academy and LiFT University in Seminole. The school serves to level the playing field for students of all ages with learning differences and neurodiversity. The fishing tournament t-shirt was designed by a LiFT student who was also recognized at the event.

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This press release was produced by Skanska USA Inc. The views expressed here are the author's own.

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