SWFL Children’s Charities announce new Online Auction Lots begin Feb. 20
SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc., have announced that its new Online Auction Lots begin on Feb. 20. This online component — to raise funds for SWFL Children’s Charities — is open to Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest participants, as well as interested parties from anywhere. One does not need to attend the Wine & Food Fest on Feb. 28, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, to participate and win online auction packages. Philanthropic individuals who wish to support pediatric healthcare across the Southwest Florida region may log-in to view Online Auction Lots and place bids beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. Bidding in the Online Auction will end at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 1.
These online lots include more than 35 desirable trips, treats, dining and wine, along with memorable activities shared with family and friends.
Below are just a few of these premier experiences:
• Wine Country experiences for three couples with three-night stay in Guest House at Cornell Vineyards, with several private dining and wine tasting excursions, as well as magnums of wine from California vintners; Wine country signature “Deep Roots” wine tasting paired with appetizers at Bricoleur Vineyards in Sonoma, California; Willemette Valley, Oregon.
• Sports trips and experiences including, traveling to Yankee Stadium to enjoy hospitality in a suite with a World Series Champ to watch a game vs. the Boston Red Sox; VIP Sports Experience Package for winner and three guests with tickets and special items for Spring Training games for the Boston Red Sox, and Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers, tickets and VIP Suite hospitality to games during the Fort Myers Tip-Off during Thanksgiving week in Fort Myers, golfing foursome on an Arnold Palmer Signature Course with carts and lunch at Wildcat Run Golf & Country Club in Estero, and tickets to a Florida Everblades game at Hertz Arena in Estero
• Cultural and active getaways for couples and families to desirable resort locations, including Asheville, North Carolina; stay and explore Valette Vineyards in Sonoma, California; luxury vacation in Cabarete, Dominican Republic; getaways to Key West; New York City; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Banff, British Columbia; or the Grand Canyon in Arizona.
• Two-night stay at Tarpon Lodge in Bokeelia; three-night stay with dining and amenities at South Seas Resort on Captiva Island; one-night stay at Luminary Hotel & Co. and the onsite Silver King Coastal Kitchen in downtown Fort Myers; two-night stay and dining at LaPlaya Resort in Naples; or two-night stay at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs with gift certificates to look your finest from Brodeur Carvell and Rene Ruiz Collection
• Several Chef-prepared wine dinners in your home and at favorite area restaurants, such as The Capital Grille in Fort Myers; Roy’s Restaurant in Bonita Springs; The Rose House Naples; or in your home with Savour First Choice Catering; or Rad Dad Backyard Hibachi
• Private Hailstone Vineyards wine tasting and light bites in the estate owners’ Naples home
• Private sunset cruise while enjoying delectable cuisine and wine aboard a 65′ Galeon luxury yacht from Cape Coral
• Custom, artistic creations from professional portrait photographers, artists, and hands-on experiences with candlemakers, etc.
• Custom western wear from LoKey
About SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc.
SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to saving children’s lives by supporting the region’s growing pediatric health care system. SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc.’s annual signature fundraiser, the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, has donated more than $32 million over the past 16 years in support of children’s health initiatives.