On March 23, Bradenton Elks Lodge #1511 provided a 4-hour offshore fishing trip for 17 veterans, pictured, using $2,500 from its Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant. The company they use is Florida Fishing Fleet, which has max occupancy of 17 plus two crew members. After the trip, they went to Slicker’s Eatery, where Bob Slicker and staff cooked their fresh catches and served them lunch.