The traditional Leverock’s Fish Fry is back. Citizens are invited to join Sheriff Jim Coats from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Leverock’s Seafood House located at 840 South Pasadena Avenue in South Pasadena. This Pinellas County tradition, started by Mr. Johnny Leverock, will benefit the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches.

Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 on the day of the event. The meal includes a generous portion of fish, hush puppies (Aunt Bertha’s secret recipe), fries, cole slaw and a soft drink. Other beverages will be available for purchase. Guests will be entertained by classic rock band Ferengata’s Carli and David and other local musicians.

Advanced tickets can be purchased by calling Leverock’s at (727) 367-4588 or the Youth Ranches at (800) 765-3797.

The mission of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is to prevent juvenile delinquency and develop lawful, productive citizens through a broad range of family-centered services. This year the Youth Ranches will serve over 5,000 boys and girls.

This charitable, nonprofit corporation was founded by the Florida Sheriffs Association and operates the Youth Ranch in Safety Harbor in addition to three other residential child-care campuses and two Youth Camps. The Youth Ranches also provides community-based services and family counseling to as many of Florida’s neglected, troubled children as funds will permit. Voluntary contributions are the primary source of funding; especially thoughtful gifts made through special bequest in wills and trusts.

The Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches, Inc. is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc. and the American Camp Association. For more information please visit www.youthranches.org  or contact you local Sheriff.