


The 6th Annual David Lee Root, Jr. Memorial Fishing Tournament has been organized
as a benefit for the Trauma Center at Lee Memorial Hospital. Lee Memorial Hospital
on Cleveland Avenue has the only certified Level II Trauma Center between Tampa and
Miami. Full-
On July 4th 2001 at the age of 18, David Lee Root Jr. was fatally injured in an auto accident in St. James City. David is the son of Dave & Debbie Root that own and operate D&D Matlacha Bait & Tackle on Matlacha, and in memory of their lost son the tournament is held annually. For several years, fishermen from the Lee County area have come to fish the event & show their support. There’s food & prizes for both anglers and public visitors. Proceeds from the event benefit the Trauma Center at Lee Memorial Hospital.


