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Golfers Raise $60,000 for FGCU Foundation
More than $60,000 was raised by golfers and sponsorships during the 17th Annual Florida Gulf Coast University Founder's Cup Golf Tournament at Mediterra, Bonita Bay Group's master-planned community in Naples, Fla. The total boosts the amount generated by past tournaments to over $850,000 for the Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation.
Low-gross winner on Mediterra's North Course was the foursome from Coleman Hazzard. Bonita Bay Group's team was the low gross winner on Mediterra's South Course.
"We are fortunate to have such a hardworking and generous business community," said Dr. Wilson G. Bradshaw, president of FGCU. "The funds raised from the tournament on the amazing Mediterra courses will be used in Southwest Florida to enhance our programs in the sciences, education and athletics."
Along with Bonita Bay Group, other major sponsors of the 2008 tournament included Estero Bay Chevrolet, hole-in-one; AJAX Building Corporation, silent auction; Five County Insurance, shirts; Johnson Controls, pins; Kraft Construction, program; Service Painting, golf carts; Wayne Wiles Floor Coverings, beverage cart; University Housing Service, driving range; and GRAEF, hats.
"Bonita Bay Group has supported this tournament since 1991, and we are proud to be a part of this successful event," noted Brian Lucas, vice chairman of Bonita Bay Group. "So, it gives me great pleasure to announce that the 18th Annual Founder's Cup will return to Mediterra on Oct. 12, 2009."
For more information regarding the 2009 FGCU Founder's Cup or to request an invitation, call 239/590-1074, e-mail jedens@fgcu.edu, or visit www.fgcu.edu/foundation.
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