The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s 2025 Magic Under the Mangroves Gala raised more than $1.7 million to support its environmental science, policy, education and wildlife rehabilitation programs. Over 450 guests attended the 21st annual event held on March 6 in Naples. The live auction, led by auctioneer Lydia Fenet, featured a record-breaking moment with the highest single bid in the event’s history: $100,000 for a week-long cruise aboard MS The World, the world’s largest privately owned yacht. The evening also included cuisine by The Ritz-Carlton and nature themed entertainment by Lovebirds Music, Tropical Chick Music, opera performer Peter Lake and country artist Kurt Stevens. ¦…..