Category Archives: Press Releases

Wine Fest Trustees and Supporters Present $1.5 million to The Children’s Hospital

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin

The trustees and supporters of the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest presented The Children’s Hospital administration and staff with a check for $1.5 million for a total of $4 million donated to date as proceeds of the Wine Fest … Continue reading →

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Signature Vintner’s Challenge Takes Wine Fest Over the Top

Posted on March 12, 2012 by admin

Signature Vintner’s Challenge Takes Wine Fest Over the Top
2012 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest Nets Record $2 million
(March 7, 2012- Fort Myers, Fla.) – The 2012 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, held on February 24 and 25 at … Continue reading →

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THANKS A MILLION! Make that $2 million — thank you to our bidders, our volunteers and our host

Posted on February 26, 2012 by admin

The SWFL Wine & Food Fest hit an all-time high netting over $2 million to benefit local children’s charities.  Nine chef vintner dinners held on Feb. 24 throughout Lee and Collier counties and the Grand Tasting and Auction held Feb. … Continue reading →

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Hospital Patient Creates Signature Art for Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest

Posted on January 12, 2012 by admin

Original painting featured on event posters, to be auctioned at
Wine Fest event on Feb. 25
Fort Myers, Fla. – January 10, 2012) – Butterflies and a bright purple kitten are featured in this year’s signature painting created by Olivia Ramsey … Continue reading →

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Hospital Patient Creates Signature Art for Southwest Florida Wine & Food

Posted on January 7, 2012 by admin

Original painting featured on event posters, to be auctioned at Wine Fest event on Feb. 25
(Fort Myers, Fla. – January 6, 2012) – Butterflies and a bright purple kitten are featured in this year’s signature painting created by Olivia Ramsey … Continue reading →

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2012 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest kicks off with signature vintner dinner at Angelina’s

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (Nov. 2,  2011) – The 2012 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest officially kicks off with the signature vintner dinner Wednesday, Nov. 16 at Angelina’s Ristorante in Bonita Springs. Benovia Winery was selected to as the signature … Continue reading →

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Benovia Winery named Signature Vintner for 2012 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest

Posted on September 13, 2011 by admin

(Fort Myers, Fla. – September 13, 2011) –Hailed as a rising star among California estate vineyards, Benovia Winery has been selected as Signature Vintner for the 2012 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest. The Wine & Food Fest will be … Continue reading →

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Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest Announces 2012 Date, Location and Title Sponsor

Posted on August 17, 2011 by admin

(Fort Myers, FL – August 17, 2011) – SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. announces the SWFL Wine & Food Fest 2012 weekend event will be held Feb. 24 and 25, 2012, at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club with Northern Trust as … Continue reading →

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The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest

Posted on February 23, 2011 by admin

WHAT: The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
9 Chef Vintner Dinners, 13 Wine Fest trustees, 9 Wineries, 3 wine distributors, 9 dinner chefs, 12 Chef stations at the Grand Tasting, 31 Live auction lots  (all detailed on www.swflwinefest.org)
Expect 400+ guests … Continue reading →

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Auction Lots Sure to Lure Bidders for Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest

Posted on February 2, 2011 by admin

Wine and travel packages along with other unique items to be auctioned Feb. 26 at Wine Fest (Fort Myers, Fla. – February 2, 2011) – For those who want to rock and roll, travel and/or acquire wines from some of … Continue reading →

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