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Page 2 <br />BCC Agenda Item <br />2016 Sebastian Lionfish Fest <br />May 17, 2016 <br />SUMMARY <br />• Fishing tournament results: <br />0 31 lionfish removed during tournament <br />0 4 teams registered for the tournament <br />o Smallest fish 123 mm <br />o Largest fish 384 mm <br />o Most fish caught by one team 24 <br />o Prizes given out for smallest, largest and most catch <br />• Lionfish cook -off between local restaurants and chefs: This was a kid friendly event open <br />to the public. 10 educational vendors were set up in the parking lot outside of Captain <br />Hiram's doing fish filleting demonstrations, stomach removal for research, fishing <br />measuring, a live touch tank and other interactive demonstrations for families. People <br />were encouraged to come and learn about the local lionfish problem and other coastal <br />conservation issues from 'educational vendors while also having the chance to taste <br />multiple lionfish dishes prepared by six local chefs. Eating lionfish is one of FWC's main <br />mitigation measures for controlling the growing population of these fish. The public was <br />encouraged to try all six different menu items and vote on their favorite dish, ultimately <br />choosing the winner of the cook -off. 300lbs of lionfish fillets were provided for this <br />portion of the event and all was eaten before the end of the event. <br />0 1750 lionfish removed for 300lbs of fillets <br />0 20 lionfish removed and donated by fisherman for education and research <br />o Six local chefs entered into the challenge <br />o Over 400 people attended the event <br />o Chef Scott Varricchio from Citrus Grillhouse had most votes for best dish <br />F:\Public Works\Kendra Cope\Lionfish Fest\Commission Meeting Items\Informational <br />Item\Public Notice Informational BOCC Agenda Item --Sebastian Lionfish Fest <br />05_24_ 16_final.docx <br />12 <br />