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Jan. 262020

Naples Winter Wine Festival celebrates 20th anniversary of charity auction

One of the largest charity fundraisers in the United States took place in Naples. The Naples Winter Wine Festival is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of its charity auction. Organizers say last year’s auction raised about…

Speaker lineup set for NaplesNEXT State of the Community Summit

Influential national and community leaders, including elected officials, philanthropists, doctors and law enforcement personnel, will be among the featured speakers at the NaplesNEXT Ideas Festival State of the Community Summit. The program, hosted in partnership…

Jan. 222020

Fundraiser started by group of friends raises close to $200 million

20 years ago, a handful of friends got together to do some good in Collier County, and together they have created a live, high energy auction, to raise money for children. When the plan to…

Jan. 222020

Ohio State-Michigan football game weekend package among Naples Winter Wine Festival online auction lots

Not attending this weekend’s Naples Winter Wine Festival but want to participate? The annual online auction has begun with an opportunity to bid on lots including a luxury weekend at the annual Ohio State-Michigan football…

Jan. 202020

NCEF-funded Boys & Girls Club of Collier County

2020 Naples Winter Wine Festival Offers Top-of-the-line Wine, Culinary, and Travel Experiences With New Live Auction Lots

Bid on never-before-seen vintage wine tours and tastings, life-changing travel expeditions and first of its kind automobile lots.

Jan. 022020

Helping children smile

Astrid’s second grade teacher was concerned that she was not smiling or engaged in class, when Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida’s Ronald McDonald Care Mobile came to her school. After her initial dental screening, providers…

Health Matters: Navigating through Autism

“One aspect of our program that’s very unique in bringing the parent into the session,” explained Kurtis Shrewsberry, a pediatric behavioral analyst with Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Shrewsberry works with children diagnosed with…