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Vitale announces bracket fundraiser

Dick Vitale speaks during a recent appearance. Vitale is headlining a pediatric cancer fundraiser in Sarasota on March 3 with a college basketball theme ahead of the annual NCAA men’s tournament. Vitale will discuss men’s basketball with Rock Riley during the event.
Dick Vitale speaks during a recent appearance. Vitale is headlining a pediatric cancer fundraiser in Sarasota on March 3 with a college basketball theme ahead of the annual NCAA men’s tournament. Vitale will discuss men’s basketball with Rock Riley during the event. Bradenton Herald file photo
Sarasota

Dick Vitale and AutoNation, Inc. announced a Mad for March fundraiser on March 3 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota.

Admission is $100 and proceeds benefit pediatric cancer.

Attendees can enter drawings for door prizes and enter a bracket contest. Special guests include members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Buccaneers cheerleaders and the DeSoto Conquistadors.

To make a reservation, visit jimmyv.org/madformarch or contact Mary Kenealy Events, 941-350-0580.

Herald staff report

This story was originally published February 22, 2017 at 5:13 PM with the headline "Vitale announces bracket fundraiser."

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