1. CHILDREN’S CHARITIES: $3 million raised at SWFL Food, Wine Fest auction
The 2026 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest raised a whopping $3 million.
It kicked off Feb. 27 and culminated with a Grand Tasting event Feb. 28 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs.
Southwest Florida Children’s Charities, Inc.’s “Your Passport Awaits: Destination Hope” was the theme of this year’s event…