October 16, 2025

LAST CALL: Tickets Are Almost Gone for TBF’s “Ghosts & Gills” Gala!

 The Billfish Foundation’s annual Ghosts & Gills Gala is just around the corner — happening October 31st, 2025, at the Harbor Beach Marriott in Fort Lauderdale.

Tickets are nearly sold out! Secure your spot now for a night of hauntingly good fun, conservation, and community.

To ensure a smooth and speedy check-in, please make sure your information is updated before the event. This helps us get everyone registered quickly so you can head straight to the party (and the bar!).

Why You’ll Want to Be There

This year’s Gala promises a Halloween night unlike any other, filled with exclusive auctions, themed cocktails, live entertainment, and great company. Every bid and ticket purchased directly supports TBF’s mission to conserve billfish and promote healthy oceans worldwide.

Auction Sneak Peek

Silent Auction Highlights:

  • INMOTION V6 Electric Unicycle – Experience the thrill of high-tech, self-balancing movement.
  • ApoloSign Portable Smart TV – Compact, rechargeable, and perfect for adventures on the go.

Live Auction Exclusives:

  • Sat Tag Adoption for one of our Groundswell Projects — and become part of the science behind billfish conservation. You’ll directly support one of the following projects:
    • The Skillie Project (Nantucket)
    • Marlin Fly Project (Magdalena Bay, Mexico)
    • Project Gulf (Gulf of America)
    • The Bahamas Project (The Bahamas)
    • South Florida Sailfish Project (West Palm Beach, FL)
  • Original Curt Whiticar Painting“Big Cypress at Sunset”
    An original 24″x28″ oil painting by Curt Whiticar (2008), beautifully framed in chestnut wood (approx. 28″x32″). A rare and timeless piece from one of Florida’s most beloved marine artists.

Don’t Miss Out!

Join us for an unforgettable night of fun, philanthropy, and fish tales, all in the name of billfish conservation.

Tickets are almost gone so get yours now before it’s too late!

Purchase Tickets Here

 The Billfish Foundation’s annual Ghosts & Gills Gala is just around the corner — happening October 31st, 2025, at the Harbor Beach Marriott in Fort Lauderdale.

Tickets are nearly sold out! Secure your spot now for a night of hauntingly good fun, conservation, and community.

To ensure a smooth and speedy check-in, please make sure your information is updated before the event. This helps us get everyone registered quickly so you can head straight to the party (and the bar!).

Why You’ll Want to Be There

This year’s Gala promises a Halloween night unlike any other, filled with exclusive auctions, themed cocktails, live entertainment, and great company. Every bid and ticket purchased directly supports TBF’s mission to conserve billfish and promote healthy oceans worldwide.

Auction Sneak Peek

Silent Auction Highlights:

  • INMOTION V6 Electric Unicycle – Experience the thrill of high-tech, self-balancing movement.
  • ApoloSign Portable Smart TV – Compact, rechargeable, and perfect for adventures on the go.

Live Auction Exclusives:

  • Sat Tag Adoption for one of our Groundswell Projects — and become part of the science behind billfish conservation. You’ll directly support one of the following projects:
    • The Skillie Project (Nantucket)
    • Marlin Fly Project (Magdalena Bay, Mexico)
    • Project Gulf (Gulf of America)
    • The Bahamas Project (The Bahamas)
    • South Florida Sailfish Project (West Palm Beach, FL)
  • Original Curt Whiticar Painting“Big Cypress at Sunset”
    An original 24″x28″ oil painting by Curt Whiticar (2008), beautifully framed in chestnut wood (approx. 28″x32″). A rare and timeless piece from one of Florida’s most beloved marine artists.

Don’t Miss Out!

Join us for an unforgettable night of fun, philanthropy, and fish tales, all in the name of billfish conservation.

Tickets are almost gone so get yours now before it’s too late!

Purchase Tickets Here

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