Naples Winter Wine Festival

Full gallery »2013 Naples Winter Wine Festival auction

  • David Albers/Staff - Naples Winter Wine Festival trustee Bob Scott celebrates his winning $750,000 bid for a Ferrari F12berlinetta at the 2013 Naples Winter Wine Festival auction on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort at Tiburon in Naples.
  • William DeShazer/Staff Volunteers begin to welcome attendees during the Naples Winter Wine Festival at the Ritz-Carlton on Saturday Jan. 26, 2013. 1:20-2:15pm
  • William DeShazer/Staff Auction Lot 53 is a 65-year Chateau Mouton Rothschild artist label series from 1945-2009 during the Naples Winter Wine Festival at the Ritz-Carlton on Saturday Jan. 26, 2013. 11-11:20am
  • William DeShazer/Staff Ritz-Carlton Executive Chef, Christian Clair, of Dorado Beach, serves Beef Tenderloin Tataki during the Naples Winter Wine Festival at the Ritz-Carlton on Saturday Jan. 26, 2013. 11-11:20am
  • William DeShazer/Staff Deserts sit on display during the Naples Winter Wine Festival at the Ritz-Carlton on Saturday Jan. 26, 2013. 11-11:20am
  • Auction Lot 14 is an exclusive concert with rock band Chicago during the Naples Winter Wine Festival at the Ritz-Carlton on Saturday Jan. 26, 2013. 11-11:20am

The 2013 Naples Winter Wine Festival auction was held Saturday at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort.



Full gallery »Winter Wine Festival - Edwards Residence

  • Corey Perrine/Staff Missy Boney of Jacksonville drinks white wine Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at the Edwards residence in Naples, Fla. There were 22 invited guests at the home during the Naples Winter Wine Festival that benefits the Naples Children and Education Foundation. People came for wine, food and entertainment for a positive cause.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Brandon Roberts, a server for the Ritz-Calton Golf Resort, sets the table before guests arrive Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at the Edwards residence in Naples, Fla. There were 22 invited guests at the home during the Naples Winter Wine Festival that benefits the Naples Children and Education Foundation. People came for wine, food and entertainment for a positive cause.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Patrons enjoy mingling and wine Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at the Edwards residence in Naples, Fla. There were 22 invited guests at the home during the Naples Winter Wine Festival that benefits the Naples Children and Education Foundation. People came for wine, food and entertainment for a positive cause.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Climbing on their backyard statue Bob and Terry Edwards are seen about to pose for the event photographer, Michelle Reed, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at the Edwards residence in Naples, Fla. There were 22 invited guests at the home during the Naples Winter Wine Festival that benefits the Naples Children and Education Foundation. People came for wine, food and entertainment for a positive cause.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff John Shafer, a wine vintner from Napa, Calif., left, drinks a white wine while mingling with guests Missy Boney and her husband, Roland, both of Jacksonville, Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at the Edwards residence in Naples, Fla. There were 22 invited guests at the home during the Naples Winter Wine Festival that benefits the Naples Children and Education Foundation. People came for wine, food and entertainment for a positive cause.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Yami Bravo, an employee of the Pink Tangerine event services, is seen putting out candles Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 at the Edwards residence in Naples, Fla. There were 22 invited guests at the home during the Naples Winter Wine Festival that benefits the Naples Children and Education Foundation. People came for wine, food and entertainment for a positive cause.


Full gallery »Wine festival lot room

  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Barbara and Ron Balser tour the auction lot room at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort for the Naples Wine Festival on January 25, 2013 in Naples, Fla. A total of 65 different lots are up for auction.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Bob and MaryLou Maier tour the auction lot room at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort for the Naples Wine Festival on January 25, 2013 in Naples, Fla. A total of 65 different lots are up for auction.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Steven and Julie Smith tour the auction lot room at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort for the Naples Wine Festival on January 25, 2013 in Naples, Fla. A total of 65 different lots are up for auction.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff People gather around lot 53 in the lot room at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort for the Naples Wine Festival on January 25, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Lot 53 is a 65-year, complete Chateau Mouton Rothschild artist label series from 1945-2009, displayed in a glass-top, custom made table.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff People peruse the auction lot room at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort for the Naples Wine Festival on January 25, 2013 in Naples, Fla. In the foreground is lot 53, a 65-year, complete Chateau Mouton Rothschild artist label series from 1945-2009, displayed in a glass-top, custom made table.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Vice President of sales at Graff, Alain Huy, left, speaks with Barbara Balser, center, as she tours the auction lot room at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort for the Naples Wine Festival on January 25, 2013 in Naples, Fla. A total of 65 different lots are up for auction.


Full gallery »NCEF Meet the Kids Day 2013

  • David Albers/Staff - Jaqueline Lara, 11, left, and Brianna Martinez, 9, place blinking star medallions around the necks of attendees of the Naples Children & Education Foundation's Meet the Kids Day on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County in Naples. The event gives participants in the Naples Winter Wine Festival the opportunity to learn about the children's charities that benefit from their donations.
  • David Albers/Staff - Eleven-year-old Jaqueline Lara places blinking star medallions around the necks of attendees arriving at the Naples Children & Education Foundation's Meet the Kids Day on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County in Naples. The event gives participants in the Naples Winter Wine Festival the opportunity to learn about the children's charities that benefit from their donations.
  • David Albers/Staff - Three-year-old Grace Koch gives a hug to the mascot of the Lunch Boxes of Love program at the Naples Children & Education Foundation's Meet the Kids Day on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County in Naples. The event gives participants in the Naples Winter Wine Festival the opportunity to learn about the children's charities that benefit from their donations.
  • David Albers/Staff - The mascot of Collier H.U.G.S. offers embraces to attendees of the Naples Children & Education Foundation's Meet the Kids Day on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County in Naples. The event gives participants in the Naples Winter Wine Festival the opportunity to learn about the children's charities that benefit from their donations.
  • David Albers/Staff - Film crews interview attendees of the Naples Children & Education Foundation's Meet the Kids Day on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County in Naples. The event gives participants in the Naples Winter Wine Festival the opportunity to learn about the children's charities that benefit from their donations.
  • David Albers/Staff - Joe Perella asks 5-year-old Oscar Moreno, right, for direction in a painting activity for the Guadalupe Center of Immokalee at the Naples Children & Education Foundation's Meet the Kids Day on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County in Naples. The event gives participants in the Naples Winter Wine Festival the opportunity to learn about the children's charities that benefit from their donations.


Full gallery »Ferrari F12berlinetta delivered to Naples for Winter Wine Festival Auction

  • Michel Fortier/Staff Ferrari delivered their latest model, the F12berlinetta (cq) to be displayed at the Naples Philharmonic Thursday afternoon in Naples as part of a public showing for those who intend to bid on the car this Saturday at the Naples Winter Wine Festival. A group of students from Rhodora J. Donohue Academy of Ave Maria found much to like with the new Ferrari as they and dozens of schools from around Southwest Florida were at the Naples Philharmonic for an educational field trip.The exotic, 730 horsepower car is the only example in North America currently. The winning bidder will receive the F12berlinetta (cq) car months before it becomes available to the general public.
  • Michel Fortier/Staff Ferrari delivered their latest model, the F12berlinetta (cq) to be displayed at the Naples Philharmonic Thursday afternoon in Naples as part of a public showing for those who intend to bid on the car this Saturday at the Naples Winter Wine Festival. The exotic, 730 horsepower car is the only example in North America currently. The winning bidder will receive the F12berlinetta (cq) car months before it becomes available to the general public.
  • Michel Fortier/Staff Ferrari delivered their latest model, the F12berlinetta (cq) to be displayed at the Naples Philharmonic Thursday afternoon in Naples as part of a public showing for those who intend to bid on the car this Saturday at the Naples Winter Wine Festival. The exotic, 730 horsepower car is the only example in North America currently. The winning bidder will receive the F12berlinetta (cq) car months before it becomes available to the general public.
  • Michel Fortier/Staff Ferrari delivered their latest model, the F12berlinetta (cq) to be displayed at the Naples Philharmonic Thursday afternoon in Naples as part of a public showing for those who intend to bid on the car this Saturday at the Naples Winter Wine Festival. The exotic, 730 horsepower car is the only example in North America currently. The winning bidder will receive the F12berlinetta (cq) car months before it becomes available to the general public.
  • Michel Fortier/Staff Ferrari delivered their latest model, the F12berlinetta (cq) to be displayed at the Naples Philharmonic Thursday afternoon in Naples as part of a public showing for those who intend to bid on the car this Saturday at the Naples Winter Wine Festival. The exotic, 730 horsepower car is the only example in North America currently. The winning bidder will receive the F12berlinetta (cq) car months before it becomes available to the general public.
  • Michel Fortier/Staff Ferrari delivered their latest model, the F12berlinetta (cq) to be displayed at the Naples Philharmonic Thursday afternoon in Naples as part of a public showing for those who intend to bid on the car this Saturday at the Naples Winter Wine Festival. The exotic, 730 horsepower car is the only example in North America currently. The winning bidder will receive the F12berlinetta (cq) car months before it becomes available to the general public.


Full gallery »LeAnn Rimes performs a private concert

  • Dania Maxwell/Staff LeAnn Rimes performs for an exclusive, private concert at a beachfront estate in Port Royal on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Naples, Fla. The concert was auctioned by the Naples Winter Wine Festival and raised $1.2 million. All the proceeds go to aid underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Roch Hillenbrand, center, pours a glass of wine to a table-mate while at a private LeAnn Rimes concert at a beachfront estate in Port Royal on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Naples, Fla. The concert was auctioned by the Naples Winter Wine Festival and raised $1.2 million. All the proceeds go to aid underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County.
  • LeAnn Rimes performs for an exclusive, private concert at a beachfront estate in Port Royal on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Naples, Fla. The concert was auctioned by the Naples Winter Wine Festival and raised $1.2 million. All the proceeds go to aid underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County.
  • LeAnn Rimes performs for an exclusive, private concert at a beachfront estate in Port Royal on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Naples, Fla. The concert was auctioned by the Naples Winter Wine Festival and raised $1.2 million. All the proceeds go to aid underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Guests arrive for a private LeAnn Rimes concert at a beachfront estate in Port Royal on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Naples, Fla. The concert was auctioned by the Naples Winter Wine Festival and raised $1.2 million. All the proceeds go to aid underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff LeAnn Rimes sits prior to singing for a private concert at a beachfront estate in Port Royal on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in Naples, Fla. The concert was auctioned by the Naples Winter Wine Festival and raised $1.2 million. All the proceeds go to aid underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County.


Full gallery »2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival: Auction

  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Guests enjoy wine poured by volunteer at the 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in North Naples on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. This year's theme was 'Believe in Magic.' Time: 12:13
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff From left, volunteers Ellen Schmidt, Barbara Johnson and Bette Aymar welcome guests to the 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in North Naples on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. This year's theme was 'Believe in Magic.' Time: 12:51
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Bruce and Jamie Hague, of Chicago, enjoy a glass of wine poured by volunteer Judy Nocera, right, of Naples, at the 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in North Naples on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. This year's theme was 'Believe in Magic.' Time: 12:06
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Juan Rico, 4, from group of children at the YMCA, waits near the stage during the 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in North Naples on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. This year's theme was 'Believe in the Magic.' Time: 12:55
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Guests enter the main tent during the 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in North Naples on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. This year's theme was 'Believe in the Magic.' Time: 12:49
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes during the 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in North Naples on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. This year's theme was 'Believe in the Magic.' Time: 12:13


Full gallery »2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival: "Where the Magic Begins" Vintner Dinner

  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Chef Rick Tramonto, center, of Restaurant R'evolution in New Orleans, supervise his team preps an appetizer of 'Trio Amuse' for dinner guests of Sandi and Tom Moran, co-hosted by Grace and Ken Evenstad, all of Naples, during a 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival Vintner Dinner at the Moran home in North Naples on Friday evening. The dinner was themed 'Where the Magic Begins' and featured a magician, a dance performance and cuisine by world-renowned chefs Tramonto and John Folse.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Staff finished the table settings for dinner guests of Sandi and Tom Moran, co-hosted by Grace and Ken Evenstad, all of Naples, during a 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival Vintner Dinner at the Moran home in North Naples on Friday evening. The dinner was themed 'Where the Magic Begins' and featured a magician, a dance performance and cuisine by world-renowned chefs Rick Tramonto and John Folse.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff From left, Sandi Moran and Grace Evenstad, both of Naples, welcome Rebecca Besser and Charlie Besser to the 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival Vintner Dinner at the home of Sandi and Tom Moran in North Naples on Friday evening. The dinner was themed 'Where the Magic Begins' and featured a magician, a dance performance and cuisine by world-renowned chefs Rick Tramonto and John Folse.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Eric Luna and Georgia Ambarian, exhibition and cabaret dancers, perform for guests of Sandi and Tom Moran, and Grace and Ken Evenstad, all of Naples, during the 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival Vintner Dinner at the home of Sandi and Tom Moran in North Naples on Friday evening. The dinner was themed 'Where the Magic Begins' and featured a magician, a dance performance and cuisine by world-renowned chefs Rick Tramonto and John Folse.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Kitchen staff puts the final touches on 'Trio Amuse', an appetizer of carrot and clementine juice over oyster ceviche and green apple and radish carpaccio before serving it to guests of Sandi and Tom Moran, and Grace and Ken Evenstad, all of Naples, during the 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival Vintner Dinner at the home of Sandi and Tom Moran in North Naples on Friday evening. The dinner was themed 'Where the Magic Begins' and featured a magician, a dance performance and cuisine by world-renowned chefs Rick Tramonto and John Folse.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Staff finished the table settings for dinner guests of Sandi and Tom Moran, co-hosted by Grace and Ken Evenstad, all of Naples, during a 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival Vintner Dinner at the Moran home in North Naples on Friday evening. The dinner was themed 'Where the Magic Begins' and featured a magician, a dance performance and cuisine by world-renowned chefs Rick Tramonto and John Folse.

Sandi and Tom Moran co-hosted a 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival Vintner Dinner at the Moran home in North Naples on Friday evening with Grace and Ken Evenstad. The dinner was themed "Where the Magic Begins" and featured a magician, a dance performance and cuisine by world-renowned chefs Rick Tramonto and John Folse of Restaurant R'evolution in New Orleans.



Full gallery »NCEF Meet the Children Day 2012 Winter Wine Festival

  • Trustee John Jordan speaks at the Meet the Children day Friday which was held at Able Academy in Naples. Marisa Lane/Special to the Daily News
  • Left to right, Prince Robert (2012 Featured Vintner), Ann & Dick Grace (Grace Family Vineyards), and Jean Phillipe Delmas (Vintner) with 'Hocus Focus'. Marisa Lane/Special to the Daily News
  • Martha Fligg at the Meet the Children day Friday, which was held at Able Academy in Naples. Marisa Lane/Special to the Daily News
  • Martha Fligg, left,at the Meet the Children day on Friday which was held at Able Academy in Naples. Marisa Lane/Special to the Daily News
  • Magician Vinny Grosso and Ana. Marisa Lane/Special to the Daily News
  • Magician Vinny Grosso and 'Jack'. Marisa Lane/Special to the Daily News


Full gallery »Children learn magic for wine festival

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Sean McCAbe, 9, right, performs the floating cup trick as Dal Sanders, national first vice president of The Society of American Magicians, center, Austin Antonelli, 9, left, and sister Ava, far left, look on during a final practice at the Naples Equestrian Challenge in Naples on Jan. 26, 2012. The children will be performing magic tricks at Meet the Kids Day Tour and Grant Luncheon for the Naples Winter Wine Festival on Friday. The wine festival theme this year is, 'Believe in the Magic.'
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Sean McCAbe, 9, right, performs the instant knot trick with Dal Sanders, national first vice president of The Society of American Magicians, left, during a final practice at the Naples Equestrian Challenge in Naples on Jan. 26, 2012. The children will be performing magic tricks at Meet the Kids Day Tour and Grant Luncheon for the Naples Winter Wine Festival on Friday. The wine festival theme this year is, 'Believe in the Magic.'
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Children, including Matthew Cherry, 12, center, and Sean McCabe, 9, right, are fitted for their shirts, capes and top hats during a final practice for their magic show at the Naples Equestrian Challenge in Naples on Jan. 26, 2012. The children will be performing magic tricks at Meet the Kids Day Tour and Grant Luncheon for the Naples Winter Wine Festival on Friday. The wine festival theme this year is, 'Believe in the Magic.'
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Vinny Grosso, president of The Society of American Magicians, teaches children, including Jack Cherry, 10, left, and Sean McCabe, 9, the magnetic hand trick during a final practice for their magic show at the Naples Equestrian Challenge in Naples on Jan. 26, 2012. The children will be performing magic tricks at Meet the Kids Day Tour and Grant Luncheon for the Naples Winter Wine Festival on Friday. The wine festival theme this year is, 'Believe in the Magic.'
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes after a final magic practice at the Naples Equestrian Challenge in Naples on Jan. 26, 2012. Children will be performing magic tricks at Meet the Kids Day Tour and Grant Luncheon for the Naples Winter Wine Festival on Friday. The wine festival theme this year is, 'Believe in the Magic.'
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Dal Sanders, national first vice president of The Society of American Magicians, right, works with Nicholas Mejia, 9, left, during a final practice for their magic show at the Naples Equestrian Challenge in Naples on Jan. 26, 2012. The children will be performing magic tricks at Meet the Kids Day Tour and Grant Luncheon for the Naples Winter Wine Festival on Friday. The wine festival theme this year is, 'Believe in the Magic.'


Full gallery »Wine Festival charity to benefit children's eyesight

  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Brynlee Wilkinson, 3, gets his vision checked by Nancy Jeppesen, founder of Florida Vision Quest, using the state-of-the-art Spot vision screening device by PediaVision during an eye screening conducted at the YMCA of the Palms by Florida Vision Quest and sponsored by The Naples Children & Education Foundation, the organization that founded the Naples Wine Festival.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Nancy Jeppesen, founder of Florida Vision Quest, uses the state-of-the-art Spot vision screening device by PediaVision during an eye screening conducted at the YMCA of the Palms by Florida Vision Quest and sponsored by The Naples Children & Education Foundation, the organization that founded the Naples Wine Festival.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Nancy Jeppesen, founder of Florida Vision Quest, uses the state-of-the-art Spot vision screening device by PediaVision during an eye screening conducted at the YMCA of the Palms by Florida Vision Quest and sponsored by The Naples Children & Education Foundation, the organization that founded the Naples Wine Festival.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Missi Thome congratulates nine-month-old Donovan Akridge after he passes an eye screening using the state-of-the-art Spot vision screening device by PediaVision at the YMCA of the Palms on Monday morning. The screening was conducted by Florida Vision Quest and sponsored by The Naples Children & Education Foundation, the organization that founded the Naples Wine Festival.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News The Spot vision screening device by PediaVision can detect early vision problems in children six-months-old and above.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Andrew Azunque, 5, gets his vision checked by Nancy Jeppesen, founder of Florida Vision Quest, using the state-of-the-art Spot vision screening device by PediaVision during an eye screening conducted at the YMCA of the Palms by Florida Vision Quest and sponsored by The Naples Children & Education Foundation, the organization that founded the Naples Wine Festival.


Full gallery »Miracle after-school program at Highlands Elementary School

  • David Albers/Staff - Sixth-grader Josul Gilot, 12, works through a math problem with volunteer Clarissa Salinas at the Miracle Plus 2 after-school program at Highlands Elementary School on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Immokalee.
  • David Albers/Staff - Volunteer Gabriela Hernandez, 17, helps sixth-graders Alejandro Hernandez, left, and Alex Jaimes, 12, right, with their math homework at the Miracle Plus 2 after-school program at Highlands Elementary School on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Immokalee.
  • David Albers/Staff - Nine-year-olds Katerin Lopez, Daniela Hernandez and Stephanie Perez, left to right, celebrate the completion of their homework with a hula-hoop contest at Highlands Elementary School on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Immokalee.
  • David Albers/Staff - Sixth-grader Erik Hernandez, 12, verifies the completion of his homework with volunteer Clarissa Salinas before a recess period at the Miracle Plus 2 after-school program at Highlands Elementary School on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Immokalee.
  • David Albers/Staff - Staff member Angela Wilder verifies the completion of 9-year-old Gabrield Galvan's homework before a recess period at the Miracle Plus 2 after-school program at Highlands Elementary School on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Immokalee.
  • David Albers/Staff - Highlands Elementary School students finish their homework before a recess period at the Miracle Plus 2 after-school program at Highlands Elementary School on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, in Immokalee.


Full gallery »NCEF Pediatric Dental Center

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Lokisha Wells, 9, has her teeth cleaned by Darel Cruz, dental assistant, at the NCEF Pediatric Dental Center on Edison State College's Collier Campus on Jan. 12, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Lokisha Wells, 9, has her teeth cleaned by Darel Cruz, dental assistant, at the NCEF Pediatric Dental Center on Edison State College's Collier Campus on Jan. 12, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff After his cleaning, Virgil Vasquez, 4, left, hugs his mother Libni Barahona in the hallway at the NCEF Pediatric Dental Center on Edison State College's Collier Campus on Jan. 12, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Michael Anzualda, 4, has sealant put on his teeth at the NCEF Pediatric Dental Center on Edison State College's Collier Campus on Jan. 12, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Virgil Vasquez, 4, has his teeth checked at the NCEF Pediatric Dental Center on Edison State College's Collier Campus on Jan. 12, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Dental assistant Jordan Lyon, left, finishes cleaning the teeth of Virgil Vasquez, 4, at the NCEF Pediatric Dental Center on Edison State College's Collier Campus on Jan. 12, 2012.


Full gallery »Marco YMCA provides services to East Naples

  • David Albers/Staff - YREADS coordinator Maria Catena works with 5-year-olds Colin Sharpe, left, and Uriel Garcia at the Marco Island YMCA's ASPIRE after school program at Manatee Elementary School on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in East Naples. The grant-funded elementary reading project pairs two students with a YREADS volunteer to focus on reading skills within the after school program. The Marco YMCA has expanded to provide many services to the East Naples area including transportation, educational and after school programs.
  • David Albers/Staff - Seven-year-old Dominick Louissaint creates flash cards as a participant in the Marco Island YMCA's YREADS reading program at the ASPIRE after school program at Manatee Elementary School on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in East Naples. The grant-funded elementary reading project pairs two students with a YREADS volunteer to focus on reading skills within the after school program. The Marco YMCA has expanded to provide many services to the East Naples area including transportation, educational and after school programs.
  • David Albers/Staff - Site director Tracy Decker leads 6-year-olds Leyla Rodriguez, left, and Azia Martin in a shaving cream art project at the Marco Island YMCA's ASPIRE after school program at Manatee Elementary School on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in East Naples. The Marco YMCA has expanded to provide many services to the East Naples area including transportation, educational and after school programs.
  • David Albers/Staff - Nine-year-old Azabella Golles prepares for the commencing of a dodgeball game at the Marco Island YMCA's ASPIRE after school program at Manatee Elementary School on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in East Naples. The Marco YMCA has expanded to provide many services to the East Naples area including transportation, educational and after school programs.
  • David Albers/Staff - Six-year-old Azia Martin participates in a dodgeball game at the Marco Island YMCA's ASPIRE after school program at Manatee Elementary School on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in East Naples. The Marco YMCA has expanded to provide many services to the East Naples area including transportation, educational and after school programs.
  • David Albers/Staff - Camp counselor Kenny Alvarado leads a dodgeball game at the Marco Island YMCA's ASPIRE after school program at Manatee Elementary School on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, in East Naples. The Marco YMCA has expanded to provide many services to the East Naples area including transportation, educational and after school programs.


Full gallery »2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival Chefs

  • Wolfgang Puck 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival chef
  • Rick Tramonto 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival chef
  • Michael Schwartz 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival chef
  • Michelle Bernstein 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival chef
  • Tony Mantuano 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival chef

Several iconic names, including Wolfgang Puck, headline the slate of celebrity chefs for the 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival Jan. 27 to 29.



Full gallery »Local childrens charities receive Wine Festival funds

  • YMCA Gaynor Child Development Center students Miranda King, Temana Hauata and Sian Jose, left to right, sing an original song called NCEF set to the song You're a Grand Old Flag during a check presentation by the Naples Children and Education Foundation at the Naples Botanical Garden on Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Naples. Twenty-two Collier County nonprofit organizations received funding at the event as well as three of NCEF's organization's long-term strategic initiatives. David Albers/ Staff
  • Jennifer Weidenbruch accepts an oversized check on behalf of Friends of Foster Children of Southwest Florida during a check presentation by the Naples Children and Education Foundation at the Naples Botanical Garden on Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Naples. Twenty-two Collier County nonprofit organizations received funding at the event as well as three of NCEF's organization's long-term strategic initiatives. David Albers/ Staff
  • Bob Scott, Naples Children and Education Foundation trustee and board chair, prepares an oversized check to be presented to Catholic Charities during a check presentation by NCEF and founders of the Naples WInter Wine Festival at the Naples Botanical Garden on Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Naples. Twenty-two Collier County nonprofit organizations received funding at the event as well as three of NCEF's organization's long-term strategic initiatives. David Albers/ Staff
  • Audience members watch students of the YMCA Gaynor Child Development Center sing a song during a check presentation by the Naples Children and Education Foundation at the Naples Botanical Garden on Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Naples. Twenty-two Collier County nonprofit organizations received funding at the event as well as three of NCEF's organization's long-term strategic initiatives. David Albers/ Staff
  • Barbara Mainster, executive director of the Redlands Christian Migrant Association, speaks to the audience while accepting funding from the Naples Children and Education Foundation during a check presentation at the Naples Botanical Garden on Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Naples. Twenty-two Collier County nonprofit organizations received funding at the event as well as three of NCEF's organization's long-term strategic initiatives. David Albers/ Staff
  • YMCA Gaynor Child Development Center students Nicolas Vicaria, Miranda King, Temana Hauata and Sian Jose, left to right, sing an original song entitled NCEF set to the song You're a Grand Old Flag during a check presentation by the Naples Children and Education Foundation at the Naples Botanical Garden on Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Naples. Twenty-two Collier County nonprofit organizations received funding at the event as well as three of NCEF's organization's long-term strategic initiatives. David Albers/ Staff


Full gallery »2011 Wine Festival Auction Action

  • Auctioneer Ann Colgin encourages bidders during the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction, titled, 'Uncorking A New Decade' at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples on Jan. 29, 2011. Seventy lots were auctioned off including one with a Ferrari and one with a vintage Corvette. About 550 guests attended the auction. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Festival Chair Cynthia Sherman during the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction, titled, 'Uncorking A New Decade' at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples on Jan. 29, 2011. Seventy lots were auctioned off including one with a Ferrari and one with a vintage Corvette. About 550 guests attended the auction. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Scenes during the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction, titled, 'Uncorking A New Decade' at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples on Jan. 29, 2011. Seventy lots were auctioned off including one with a Ferrari and one with a vintage Corvette. About 550 guests attended the auction. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • TV's Judge Judy is congratulated after winning lot No. 2 for $100,000 during the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction, titled, 'Uncorking A New Decade' at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples on Jan. 29, 2011. Seventy lots were auctioned off including one with a Ferrari and one with a vintage Corvette. About 550 guests attended the auction. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Bill Bain Jr. is congratulated after winning a lot during the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction, titled, 'Uncorking A New Decade' at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples on Jan. 29, 2011. Seventy lots were auctioned off including one with a Ferrari and one with a vintage Corvette. About 550 guests attended the auction. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Auctioneer Humphrey Butler encourages bidders during the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction, titled, 'Uncorking A New Decade' at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples on Jan. 29, 2011. Seventy lots were auctioned off including one with a Ferrari and one with a vintage Corvette. About 550 guests attended the auction. Greg Kahn/Staff


Full gallery »Wine Festival Pre-Auction

  • Volunteer sommelier Will Mattrey serves wine to guests of the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction on Saturday, Jan. 29 2011 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. David Albers/Staff
  • Naples High School senior drum line member Lindsey Teeter gets ready to perform for guests of the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction on Saturday, Jan. 29 2011 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. David Albers/Staff
  • Staff and children of the YMCA of the Palms gather to greet guests of the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction on Saturday, Jan. 29 2011 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. David Albers/Staff
  • Volunteer sommelier Kathryn Bretz prepares the personal wines for wine festival 2011 chairs Bruce and Cynthia Sherman before the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. David Albers/Staff
  • Wine glasses wait in formation for guests of the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. David Albers/Staff
  • Lobster, tomato and cucumber sandwiches are prepared by chefs from the H2O restaurant at the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. David Albers/Staff


Full gallery »Wine Festival vintner dinner at the Evanstad home

  • The new rose wine from Grace and Ken Evenstad's Domaine Serene winery is poured as an aperitif for guests during a Naples Winter Wine Festival vintner dinner in the couple's Port Royal home on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. David Albers/Staff
  • A decorative pear adorns the place setting of the guests of the Perfectly Paired vintner dinner in the Port Royal home of Ken and Grace Evenstad on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. David Albers/Staff
  • Gabriel Rucker, executive chef of Le Pigeon in Portland, and his business partner, Andy Fortgang, at right, plate their first course of North African prawns, seafood sausage with cabbage and cod cheeks at the Naples Winter Wine Festival vintner dinner of Grace and Ken Evenstad in the couple's Port Royal home on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. David Albers/Staff
  • A fois gras torchon with 7-Up compressed apples and lemon-lime sea salt is prepared for guests of the Perfectly Paired vintner dinner in the Port Royal home of Ken and Grace Evenstad on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. David Albers/Staff
  • Gabriel Rucker, executive chef of Le Pigeon in Portland, revels in his precise planning for a cabbage and celery root slaw for his first course of seafood sausage with cabbage and cod cheeks at the Naples Winter Wine Festival vintner dinner of Grace and Ken Evenstad in the couple's Port Royal home on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. David Albers/Staff
  • A cardboard cutout of honored vintners Grace and Ken Evenstad oversees the kitchen where Gabriel Rucker, executive chef of Le Pigeon in Portland, right, prepares their dinner in the couple's Port Royal home on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011. David Albers/Staff


Full gallery »Wine Festival Vintner Dinner at Lund's Home

  • One of the hosts Jim Malone, left, greets Carissa Mondavi, right, daughter of vintner Tim Mondavi, while head chef Jeff Michaud of Osteria in Philadelphia, looks on, during one of the wine festival vintner dinners at Carol and Tom Lund's home in Pelican Marsh on Jan. 28, 2011. The theme of the dinner was Begin the Beguine. The vintners were Tim Mondavi of Continuum in Oakville, Ca. and Judy and Frank Grace of Il Molino di Grace in Panzano, Italy. The Lunds with Linda and Jim Malone hosted 30 guests with 9 courses of wine and a seven course dinner. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Hosts Jim Malone, Linda Malone, Carol Lund and Tom Lund during one of the wine festival vintner dinners at Carol and Tom Lund's home in Pelican Marsh on Jan. 28, 2011. The theme of the dinner was Begin the Beguine with chef Jeff Michaud of Osteria in Philadelphia. The vintners were Tim Mondavi of Continuum in Oakville, Ca. and Judy and Frank Grace of Il Molino di Grace in Panzano, Italy. The Lunds with Linda and Jim Malone hosted 30 guests with 9 courses of wine and a seven course dinner. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Scenes during one of the wine festival vintner dinners at Carol and Tom Lund's home in Pelican Marsh on Jan. 28, 2011. The theme of the dinner was Begin the Beguine with chef Jeff Michaud of Osteria in Philadelphia. The vintners were Tim Mondavi of Continuum in Oakville, Ca. and Judy and Frank Grace of Il Molino di Grace in Panzano, Italy. The Lunds with Linda and Jim Malone hosted 30 guests with 9 courses of wine and a seven course dinner. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Scenes during one of the wine festival vintner dinners at Carol and Tom Lund's home in Pelican Marsh on Jan. 28, 2011. The theme of the dinner was Begin the Beguine with chef Jeff Michaud of Osteria in Philadelphia. The vintners were Tim Mondavi of Continuum in Oakville, Ca. and Judy and Frank Grace of Il Molino di Grace in Panzano, Italy. The Lunds with Linda and Jim Malone hosted 30 guests with 9 courses of wine and a seven course dinner. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Scenes during one of the wine festival vintner dinners at Carol and Tom Lund's home in Pelican Marsh on Jan. 28, 2011. The theme of the dinner was Begin the Beguine with chef Jeff Michaud of Osteria in Philadelphia. The vintners were Tim Mondavi of Continuum in Oakville, Ca. and Judy and Frank Grace of Il Molino di Grace in Panzano, Italy. The Lunds with Linda and Jim Malone hosted 30 guests with 9 courses of wine and a seven course dinner. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Scenes during one of the wine festival vintner dinners at Carol and Tom Lund's home in Pelican Marsh on Jan. 28, 2011. The theme of the dinner was Begin the Beguine with chef Jeff Michaud of Osteria in Philadelphia. The vintners were Tim Mondavi of Continuum in Oakville, Ca. and Judy and Frank Grace of Il Molino di Grace in Panzano, Italy. The Lunds with Linda and Jim Malone hosted 30 guests with 9 courses of wine and a seven course dinner. Greg Kahn/Staff

Scenes during one of the wine festival vintner dinners at Carol and Tom Lund's home in Pelican Marsh on Jan. 28, 2011. The theme of the dinner was Begin the Beguine with chef Jeff Michaud of Osteria in Philadelphia. The vintners were Tim Mondavi of Continuum in Oakville, Ca. and Judy and Frank Grace of Il Molino di Grace in Panzano, Italy. The Lunds with Linda and Jim Malone hosted 30 guests with 9 courses of wine and a seven course dinner.




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