24th Annual Florida Winefest and Auction 2014 in Sarasota Bay Florida

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National Register of Historic Places listings in Sarasota County, Florida (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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an aerial view of Sarasota, Florida seen from the Gulf of Mexico which is in the foreground, over a portion of Lido Key; and fully in Sarasota Bay is the closely situated Saint Armand Key showing Harding Circle at its center; in the mid-ground along the causeway are Otter Key and Bird Key, and in the distance, the harbor and bay front of downtown (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

National Register of Historic Places listings in Sarasota County, Florida (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Get Tickets for the 24th Annual Sarasota Winefest and Auction 2014 where: “Together we turn food, wine and entertainment into funding for charities serving disadvantaged children in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.”

WHEN: Apri l10-13, 2014

Taste some of the world’s best wine on the shore of Sarasota Bay, dine and dance in the streets of downtown, savor the flavors of local chefs and raise your bid paddle for some of the best auction lots in the wine business.

Sarasota Bay is a little stretch of paradise located on the west coast of Florida with access to the Gulf of Mexico. It is the deepest coastal bay between Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor. You can visit Longboat Key, Lido Key and Siesta Key from there.

For more information and to buy tickets for the Winefest visit:

http://floridawinefest.org/f/

Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction Brunch
11:00 am $150 – Purchase Tickets – Presented by Herald Tribune Media Group

Saturday begins at 11:00 am beneath the elegant Winefest tent on Sarasota Bay on the grounds of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and features appetizer portions of signature dishes from some of the best area restaurants. A grand tasting of wines from more than 40 wineries complement foods available at food stations. Rub elbows with host vintners and knowledgeable winery representatives as they pour their best vintages and most sought-after-wines. Commencing at 1:00 pm, the afternoon continues at our charity auction. Bid on wines, lavish dinners, adventure travel, jewelry and more! Auctioneer David Elswood from Christie’s International returns for his 19th year with Winefest! 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

Patron Package Special
$500 – Purchase Tickets

One ticket to Thursday’s Florida Winefest Pops, Friday’s Banquet on the Block, Saturday’s Grand Tasting, Brunch & Charity Auction and Sunday’s Wine on the Water. Recognition as Patron on event program or Friday’s Florida Winefest Pops, recognition in Saturday’s Charity Auction Catalog, recognition on Sponsor Page of FWA website, and complimentary valet parking and reserved/priority seating at Florida Winefest Pops and Charity Auction.