This Spring, the Watercraft Superstore donated $500 to Special Operations Bionic Warriors, a non-profit organization that supports injured US Special Operation soldiers. The national organization enhances soldiers' quality of life through sport. They provide adaptive sport equipment and events to improve the athletes physiological and psychological well-being. 

Anthony Radetic is a retired Warrant Officer who competes in many action sports, including jet ski racing. He is on of America's greatest challenged athletes and competes in many races overseas. Radetic recently won the Ironman Class race at the Mark Hahn 300 Memorial Race in Lake Havasu. The jet ski race was his first race of the season and lasted a continuous 300 miles! On March 2nd, Anthony Radetic was honored for becoming a Warrant Officer. The "1st Warrant Officer Company Iron Warrant Award" is now named the "W01 Anthony Radetic Iron Warrant Award." The award is given to the most physically dexterous candidate of the warrant class. Anthony Radetic was recognized for his determination and dedication in overcoming his injury. 
For GoPro footage from Anthony Radetic's ride in the P1AquaX USA race, visit the Bionic Warrior website. www.specialoperationsbionicwarriors.com/single-post/2015/09/30/Radetics-Wild-Closed-Course-Race Be sure to check out his FaceBook page. www.facebook.com/AnthonyRadetic/

The Watercraft Superstore is an official sponsor of Anthony Radetic. In 2016, he served as a guest judge at the Skyway Ski Show, an annual charity event hosted by WCSS. That year, Wounded Warriors was selected as the Skyway Ski Show's charity and received a $5,000 donation. BlackTip Jetports also provides traction mats, seat covers, and other accessories that keep Radetic's jet ski looking sharp. SBT is a continued sponsor of Anthony Radetic, providing parts for his race ski at no charge. 

The Watercraft Superstore recently donated apparel and marine items to help keep the local waterways safe for boaters. Eckerd College runs a search and rescue team that provides volunteer maritime search and rescue services to the Tampa Bay boating community. Last year the program assisted over 600 boaters. The Watercraft Superstore continued to support Eckerd College this year by donating supplies to their student volunteers. 

On March 7, 2017, The Watercraft Superstore hosted their annual charity event, The Skyway Ski Show, at Whiskey Joe's restaurant in Tampa, Florida. The event previews new jet skis for the upcoming year. Jet ski manufacturers, like Yamaha, Sea-Doo, and Kawasaki, bring their newest models of PWCs for panelists to ride and evaluate. Each year, $5000 is donated to a charity of the company's choice. This year, The Eckerd Kids Foundation was selected to receive the donation.

Eckerd Kids Foundation offers a wide variety of services to at-risk youth and families in the community. Through prevention interventions, community-based services, transitional services, and workforce development, Eckerd Kids works systematically to support families and has provided "second chances" to over 200,000 people. Eckerd Kids is located in Clearwater, Florida and is a favorite non-profit organization of the Pickren Family Companies. ​

​​E-Nini-Hassee, an outdoor therapeutic school for girls, is one of the many resources Eckerd Kids provides to the community. Adolescent girls who are experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties receive counseling services in a positive, strength-based environment. Jesse Freeman, a graduate from the Eckerd Kids E-Nini-Hassee program, describes the positive impact Eckerd Kids has had on her life, “Without camp, things would have been bad. I would have been on more drugs, probably in a hospital and most likely end up in prison. Camp exposed me to things that are ethical instead of destructive and I was able to meet people who held true values. Without the support and family from the people at Eckerd Kids and Camp E-Nini-Hassee, I would not have the life I have today. I hope by now working at E-Nini-Hassee I can help give these young girls the tools I was given to create a more fulfilling life. “