The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks will award Aliyah Walker as the first-ever recipient of the Lisa Andrews Conservation and Education (L.A.C.E.) Award at the ninth annual Wine & Wildlife Gala on Nov. 4, 2025, in Naples, Fla. The L.A.C.E. Award is being created to honor the legacy of Ranger Lisa Andrews and her lifelong.
The 8th Annual Enchanted Gala, Wonder Gardens’ signature fundraising event, was a great success and a large step forward in achieving major goals outlined in the Wonder Gardens’ master plan, including new exhibits, habitats and educational opportunities. Held Feb. 13 at the Wonder Gardens, funds raised at the event will be used for developmental projects,.
The 9th Annual MarineMax Yacht Gala raised $425,565 through silent and live auctions, bringing the total raised since 2016 to more than $2.2 million for Golisano Children’s Hospital. Proceeds from the event will support the $40 million campaign to build Golisano Children’s Hospital Surgery Center. This new facility will relocate 80% of outpatient procedures currently.
Tickets are available for the Wonder Gardens’ 8th Annual Enchanted Gala, Thursday, Feb.13 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. “An Enchanted Oasis” is the theme of the signature fundraising event that will raise money for planned improvements to the historic gardens and its rescued, non-releasable birds and reptiles. Gala attendees will enjoy live music by DiscoMania,.
Sponsorships are available for the 2025 Enchanted Gala to be held Feb. 13 to benefit planned improvements to the historic Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs. “An Enchanted Oasis” is the theme of the 8th annual fundraising gala. “We are looking forward to gathering again to ensure Wonder Gardens remains a place of wonder in Bonita.
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce, “Fashion Through the Decades,” a celebration commemorating 50 years of service in Southwest Florida. The celebration will be held on Friday, May 6, from 7 – 9:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa. This glamorous event will feature a fashion show highlighting popular fashion.
Tickets are now on sale for the 2016 Venetian Charity Ball, the premier gala evening in Southwest Florida, benefitting the essential humanitarian work of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. in Lee, Hendry and Glades counties. Visit www.catholiccharitiesdov.org for tickets, exclusive sponsorships, car raffle tickets and other exciting opportunities to be part of this exquisite.
Discounted tickets for the Imaginairum’s premier fundraiser are now available through March 26! The opportunity to purchase advance tickets to the 2014 Imagine Gala, “Underwater Wonders,” has been extended through March 26. Although many tickets were sold by the original March 22 deadline, the community is encouraged to continue to take advantage of the discounted.