Lorelei Cabana Bar Wins 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament
LONG KEY, Florida Keys — The Lorelei Cabana Bar team claimed bragging rights at the 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament, held Sunday and Monday, August 17 and 18, in the Florida Keys.
Fifty-four bartenders and restaurant staff competed aboard 13 boats, with teams vying for the heaviest combined weight of three mahi-mahi. The Lorelei crew, Dave Ruesch, Charles Jedda, George Nance, Amberly Boeles, Erik Nessensohn, and Aaron Portegys, fishing aboard the TIKI, brought in fish weighing 10.0, 16.4, and 20.6 pounds for a winning total of 47.0. Their prize haul included $1,500, a perpetual trophy from King Sailfish Release Mounts, and a first-place bar plaque sponsored by The Green House.
Wahoo’s Seafood Bar and Grill placed second with 39.8 pounds, earning $500 and a trophy sponsored by C&C Wood Fired Oven. Hungry Tarpon Restaurant took third with 29.7 pounds, winning $250 and a trophy sponsored by the Islander.
Top angler awards went to Lorelei’s George Nance (20.6 pounds), Wahoo’s Dominica Bevevino (16.9 pounds), and Lorelei’s Dave Ruesch (16.4 pounds).
The event wrapped up with food, drinks, and plenty of fish stories at The Florida Boy. Organizers say the friendly rivalry and community spirit are what keep teams coming back. Plans are already underway for the 4th Annual tournament next August.
More information: Islamorada Bartenders Tournaments on Facebook.
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The Lorelei Cabana Bar team shows off their winning mahi-mahi catch aboard the TIKI at the 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament in Long Key, Florida. Their combined weight of 47 pounds secured first place and a year’s worth of bragging rights. (Photo courtesy of Bartenders Dolphin Tournament)
The Lorelei Cabana Bar team celebrates their first-place win at the 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament in Long Key, Florida. Their combined 47-pound catch earned them $1,500, trophies, and a year of bragging rights. (Photo courtesy of Bartenders Dolphin Tournament)
The Wahoo’s Seafood Bar and Grill team shows off their mahi-mahi catch aboard the Renegade at the 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament in Long Key, Florida. Their three fish totaling 39.8 pounds secured second place and $500 in prizes. (Photo courtesy of Bartenders Dolphin Tournament)
The Hungry Tarpon Restaurant team celebrates their third-place finish at the 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament in Long Key, Florida. Their three fish, totaling 29.7 pounds, earned them $250 and the third-place bar trophy. (Photo courtesy of Bartenders Dolphin Tournament)
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