Florida Winefest and Auction

03/25/2026

03/20/2026

Dylan McDermott – Magic Realism
Sunday, March 29, 1:00–4:00pm
Artist in Attendance
Burns Gallery on Central
1348 Central Avenue
Sarasota, Florida

Hosted and curated by Nikki Sedacca

11/08/2025

✨ A Fabulous Night of Fun, Food & Festivities Benefiting Children At Risk In Our Community 💛

We invite you to an unforgettable evening at Sage Restaurant featuring an exclusive five-course truffle-inspired dinner created by Executive Chef Christopher Covelli, expertly paired with Banfi wines. 🍷

This elegant night celebrates fine dining, friendship, and giving back — with proceeds supporting vital programs that help protect and uplift children in need.

📅 Thursday, November 20, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Sage Restaurant, Sarasota
💵 $375 All Inclusive (50% of each ticket is tax deductible)

🍽️ The Menu
• Hors d’oeuvres: Assorted Truffle Crostini
• First Course: Lobster Bisque with Cod & Smoked Bacon Fritter, Crème Fraîche
• Second Course: Pan-Seared Scallop with Creamed Potatoes & Black Truffle Aioli
• Third Course: Short Rib Stuffed Cannelloni with Truffle Cream Béchamel
• Fourth Course: Filet Mignon with Red Wine & Black Truffle Demi-Glacé
• Dessert: Orange Truffle Cake with Truffle Crème Anglaise 🍊🍫

✨ Enjoy an extraordinary evening of culinary artistry and heartfelt purpose — all while supporting a brighter future for children in our community.

🎟️ Purchase tickets here:
👉 https://caringforchildrencharities.org/product/banfi-truffle-dinner-at-sage/

11/04/2025

🎃 Halloween Isn’t Over Yet! 👻

Celebrate it one more time TODAY with a FREE community screening of M3GAN — the perfect post-Halloween thrill!

🎬 Free Community Screening of M3GAN in Sarasota! 🎬

We’re thrilled to welcome Adam Hendricks, special guest of the Florida Winefest & Auction / Caring for Children Charities, right here in Sarasota! Mr. Hendricks is one of the creative forces behind some of today’s most talked-about genre films — including M3GAN 🤖

As part of our Creative Empowerment Program, which helps local students develop digital art skills, we invite you to join us for this special event:

📅 Date: TODAY, Tuesday, November 4, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: FREE (reservations required)

Reserve your spot!
📞 Call 941-952-1109
✉️ Email [email protected]

10/31/2025

🎃 Halloween Isn’t Over Yet! 👻

Celebrate it one more time on Tuesday, November 4th with a FREE community screening of M3GAN — the perfect post-Halloween thrill!

🎬 Free Community Screening in Sarasota! 🍷

We’re thrilled to welcome Adam Hendricks, special guest of the Florida Winefest & Auction / Caring for Children Charities, right here in Sarasota next week!

Mr. Hendricks is one of the creative forces behind some of today’s most talked-about genre films — including M3GAN 🤖

As part of our Creative Empowerment Program, which helps local students develop digital art skills, we invite you to join us for this special event:

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: FREE (reservations required)

Reserve your spot today!
📞 Call 941-952-1109
✉️ Email [email protected]

10/30/2025

🎬 Free Community Screening of M3GAN! 🍷

We’re thrilled to welcome Adam Hendricks, special guest of the Florida Winefest & Auction / Caring for Children Charities!

Mr. Hendricks is one of the creative forces behind some of today’s most talked-about genre films — including M3GAN 🤖

As part of our Creative Empowerment Program, which helps local students develop digital art skills, we invite you to join us for this special event:

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: FREE (reservations required)

Reserve your spot today!
📞 Call 941-952-1109
✉️ Email [email protected]

10/17/2025

ATTENTION: Women and Men Hat Contest! The winners will receive a bottle of Moet Chandon champagne!

43rd Pique Nique Sur La Baie
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 - 11:00am
Sarasota Van Wezel Bayfront

Fashion Show presented by

We are thrilled to kick off the social season by bringing back The Luncheon and Fashion Show that our community celebrated for 42 years. All proceeds from Pique Nique Sur la Baie benefit at-risk Sarasota Public School Juniors and Seniors through the Creative Empowerment Program’s scholarship fund helping students transition directly into the region’ s growing digital arts and tech workforce.

Purchase tickets at https://caringforchildrencharities.org.

10/11/2025

3 GREAT WINEMAKER LUNCHEON & DINNER EVENTS!

43rd Pique Nique Sur La Baie
Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 11:00am

Spectacular Wine Dinner
Thursday, October 23, 2025 – 6:30 PM

Spectacular Caviar & Stone Crab Winemaker Brunch
Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 11:30 AM

Purchase tickets at https://caringforchildrencharities.org/

09/29/2025

43rd Pique Nique Sur La Baie
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 - 11:00am
Sarasota Van Wezel Bayfront

Fashion Show presented by . Women and Men Hat Contest!

We are thrilled to kick off the social season by bringing back The Luncheon and Fashion Show that our community celebrated for 42 years. All proceeds from Pique Nique Sur la Baie benefit at-risk Sarasota Public School Juniors and Seniors through the Creative Empowerment Program’s scholarship fund helping students transition directly into the region’ s growing digital arts and tech workforce.

Purchase tickets at https://caringforchildrencharities.org.

09/20/2025

4 GREAT WINEMAKER LUNCHEON & DINNER EVENTS!

43rd Pique Nique Sur La Baie
Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 11:00am

Spectacular Wine Dinner
Thursday, October 23, 2025 – 6:30 PM

4-Course Dinner by Constellation & Vokel Cellars
Friday, October 24, 2025 - 6:30 PM

Spectacular Caviar & Stone Crab Winemaker Brunch
Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 11:30 AM

Purchase tickets at https://caringforchildrencharities.org/