The Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children’s 13th Annual Fun Shoot raises more than $40,000
The Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was founded to support local nonprofits that provide services for people with disabilities, recently announced it raised $45,134 during its 13th Annual Fun Shoot.
Held at the Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Club Pavilion on Friday, October 10, 2025, 34 teams traveled from 12 stations to shoot clay pigeons, with a goal of hitting more than anyone else. The event also included a barbecue cookout by local pitmaster Getchewsum BBQ, awards, sportsman’s raffle and camaraderie with fellow supporters.
Warren Schilling, Ben Adams, Nicole Adams and Caleb Adams from Fine Line Custom Millwork took first place at the event. Of the 136 shooters, Caleb Adams from Fine Line Custom Millwork was named with Best Men’s Individual Score, and Karen Locke of Seminole Casino Hotel was bestowed Best Women’s Individual Score.
FCCI Group served as the title sponsor, with additional supporting and corporate sponsors, including Halfacre Construction Company, CCI Insurance, J.P. Services of Sarasota, Shipps Excavating Inc., Dolphin Innovations, Bright Future Electric, Seminole Hotel & Casino, B&I Contractors, Beechwood Builders, Spirit Movers, Piper Fire Protection, Babe’s Plumbing & Fire Sprinklers, Power Air Conditioning, Inc., Graber Excavating, Cole Contracting, American Roll-Up Door Co. and Icard Merrill.
“We’re incredibly thankful for the outstanding support we have received at this year’s event,” said Jack Cox, president of Halfacre Construction Company and president of the board of directors for Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children. “The goal of this year’s event was to raise enough funds to cover major maintenance and repair projects benefiting organizations such as The Haven, Florida Center, Special Olympics, Children First and Loveland Center. We’re proud and humbled by the community’s generosity, which will help make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.”
About The Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children
The Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children, Inc. (Suncoast Foundation) was incorporated in 1984, as a not-for-profit organization, whose primary purpose is to facilitate the construction or acquisition of facilities and/or equipment for handicapped children and young adults which will assist them in developing their capacity for independence from institutional lifestyles and in so doing enhance their ability to enter and participate in society. The facilities are to be operated by not-for-profit with the resources and expertise to manage them in a responsible, beneficial and fiscally prudent manner. The Suncoast Foundation owns real estate, property and equipment and leases these to other not-for-profit organizations for a nominal charge.
About Halfacre Construction Company
Halfacre is the area’s oldest, most established, locally owned and operated private commercial construction company. Their foundational strengths stand as evidence that its commercial and industrial construction projects will be delivered on time, within budget, with the utmost integrity and with the expertise and financial strength needed for success. Halfacre Construction also offers its expertise as a Green builder with the knowledge and abilities to produce viable, effective alternatives to reduce energy consumption and preserve natural resources. Staff includes U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) certified professionals who have demonstrated proficiency in green building practices and who possess a thorough grasp of the LEED Green Building Rating System. For more information, please visit www.HalfacreConstruction.com.
From left to right: Nate Kelty with Synergy Equipment, Tom Rees with Halfacre Construction Company, Jack Cox with Halfacre Construction Company and Mike Hilliard with Integrated Opening Solutions
From left to right: Tom Rees, vice president of Halfacre Construction Company, with Jack Cox, president of Halfacre Construction Company and president of the board of directors for Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children]