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Jan. 262020

Ivy league graduate attributes success to scholarship from Winter Wine Fest

With almost $200 million raised in 20 years, the stats behind the Naples Winter Wine Festival are pretty impressive. As the festival kicks off this weekend, we hear from Regine Francois, a woman whose dream…

Jan. 262020

British auctioneer returns for 19th year at Naples Winter Wine Fest

In a matter of days, extravagant trips, getaways and prizes will be auctioned off, and it will all benefit children in Southwest Florida. An auctioneer at the event will use his high energy to get…

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.