The season is packed with glitzy galas, coveted auction lots and star-studded guest lists to support important causes throughout Southwest Florida. Check the organizations’ websites for updates and more information.
COLLIER COUNTY
OCTOBER
Oct. 3 and 5
Fairways for the Future Charity Golf Tournament at Talis Park Golf Club (Oct. 3, 8:30 a.m.)
and Grey Oaks Country Club (Oct. 5, 8:45 a.m.) to benefit Youth Haven.
Tickets: $500
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chairs: Mary Molter Cohen and Mary Pat Salomone
Oct. 7
Seton Golf Benefit Tournament at The Rookery at Marco at J.W. Marriott Marco Island
to benefit St. Elizabeth Seton School. 8:30 a.m.
Tickets: $150
Dress code: Golf attire
Chair: Gina Groch
Oct. 8
Mission 23 Honor Flight at Southwest Florida International Airport
to benefit Collier County Honor Flight. 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Patriotic
Oct. 14
2nd Annual CMON Golf Scramble at Club Pelican Bay; postponed until further notice
to benefit Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $250
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chairs: Emely Darby, Sharon Hill and Desiree Silva
Oct. 14-16
2022 RedSnook Tournament: Funding the Fight for Clean Water at Florida Sports Park
to benefit Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $275 (individual), $550 (pair), $75 (Kick-Off Party)
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Wayne Meland
Oct. 15
Knight Golf Classic at The Club at the Strand
to benefit The Village School of Naples. 7:30 a.m.
Tickets: $150
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chairs: Sarah Germain and Kristi English
Oct. 15
Aqua Ball at Hilton Naples to benefit Florida Drowning Prevention Foundation. 5 p.m.
Tickets: $100
Dress Code: Semi-formal
Chairs: Terri and Richard Ballo
floridadrowningpreventionfoundation.com
Oct. 17
Woodstock on Bayshore at Celebration Park
to benefit the Cancer Alliance of Naples. 5 p.m.
Tickets: $350
Dress Code: Casual, bell bottoms and tie-dye encouraged
Chairs: Rebecca and Nancy Maddox
Oct. 21
9th Annual Chip in for DLC Golf Tournament at Quail Creek Country Club
to benefit David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $250
Dress Code: Golf attire
Oct. 22
The Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament at launch sites around Lee and Collier Counties
to benefit the Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation. 7 a.m.
Tickets: $250
Chairs: Matt and Katie Betz
Oct. 22
2022 3K/5K Run, Walk & Roll at Paradise Coast Sports Complex
to benefit STARability Foundation. 8 a.m.
Tickets: $35
Chairs: Jeff and Maureen Maconaghy
Oct. 22
YMCA of Collier County Golf Tournament at Hammock Bay
to benefit Greater Naples YMCA. 8 a.m.
Tickets: $200
Dress Code: Golf attire
Oct. 22
Stand Against Domestic Violence 5K Race/Walk at Sugden Regional Park
to benefit Legal Aid Service of Collier County. 8 a.m.
Tickets: $25.
Dress Code: Activewear
Oct. 25
Crazy Pants—Fashion Show Fundraiser at The Players Club & Spa
to benefit Pace Center for Girls. 6 p.m.
Dress Code: Crazy, colorful and casual
Chair: Melissa Speach
Oct. 27-30
14th Annual Naples International Film Festival at Artis—Naples and Silverspot Cinema
to benefit Artis—Naples.
Tickets: From $39
Dress Code: Semi-formal (opening night only), business-casual
Oct. 28
Pan-Florida Challenge Golf Tournament at TPC Treviso Bay to benefit Pan-Florida Challenge. 1 p.m.
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chairs: Bob Lacroix, Laraine Bergmann, Bill and Lisa Kirkpatrick, Brian and Anne Reilly
Oct. 28
Taste of Immokalee & Taste the Impact Masquerade Gala
at The Strand Golf & Country Club to benefit Taste the Impact. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $150
Dress Code: Semi-formal, masked
Chair: Debra Bailey
Oct. 29
Taste of Immokalee & Taste the Impact Charity Golf Tournament
at The Strand Golf & Country Club to benefit Taste the Impact. 8:30 a.m.
Tickets: $195 (individual), $750 (foursome)
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Debra Bailey
NOVEMBER
Nov. 3 and Apr. 1
Author Spotlight Series at Sugden Community Theatre
to benefit Friends of the Library of Collier County. 2 p.m.
Tickets: $58, $48 (members)
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chair: Connie Kindsvater
Nov. 3
Poker On the Princess on the Naples Princess
to benefit Think Pineapple Foundation. 5 p.m.
Tickets: $500
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Amanda Curbelo
Nov. 3
Charity for Change Gala at Hilton Naples to benefit Charity for Change. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $200
Dress Code: Semi-formal
Chair: Debra Haley
Nov. 4
Baby Basics’ 15th Annual Fashion Show at Royal Poinciana Golf Club
to benefit Baby Basics of Collier County. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $135
Dress Code: Cocktail casual
Chair: Natalia Armstrong
Nov. 4
Neighborhood Bash—Party onsite to benefit Neighborhood Health Clinic. 5 p.m.
Tickets: $100
Dress Code: Casual
Nov. 4-5
Artisan Marketplace and Party onsite to benefit Naples Woman’s Club. 10 a.m.
Tickets: Free (market), $60 (party)
Dress Code: Resort casual
Chair: Barbara Weiss
Nov. 5
Fore-the-Kids Golf Tournament at Fiddler’s Creek
to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Collier County. 10 a.m.
Tickets: $500
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chairs: Mary Osborn & Lea Smith
Nov. 5
Music Festival at Rod & Gun Club to benefit Everglades Society for Historic Preservation. 12 p.m.
Tickets: $20
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Marya Repko
Nov. 5
Annual Benefit Dinner at The Players Club & Spa to benefit Sunlight Home. 5 p.m.
Tickets: $150.
Dress Code: Semi-formal
Chair: Diane Zingali
Nov. 5
Be a Believer-Cocoa Ball at True Fashionistas to benefit Project HELP. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $175
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chairs: Thelma Hodges, April May and Vaneza Gonzales
Nov. 9
7th Annual Veterans Memorial Event at Cancro Family Wellness Center
to benefit Ave Maria School of Law. 12:30 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Business-casual, uniform encouraged
Chair: Jackie Burke
Nov. 9
A Cause Before the Cure Awareness Dinner at 2900 Gordon Drive
to benefit Help a Diabetic Child. 5:30 p.m.
Dress Code: Business-casual
Nov. 9
Annual Gala at Hilton Naples to benefit Lighthouse of Collier. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $200
Dress Code: Semi-formal
Chair: Allister Gibbons, MD
Nov. 9
Be the Light Gala at Bonita Bay
to benefit New Horizons of Southwest Florida. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $325
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Judy Dove
Nov. 10
The Patriot Fund Veterans Honor Invitational Stars and Stripes Dinner
at Tiburón Golf Club to benefit the Patriot Fund. 5 p.m.
Tickets: $300
Dress Code: Club-casual
Chair: Pam Davis
Nov. 10
Signature Chefs: Feeding Motherhood at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
to benefit March of Dimes. 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $200
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Dr. William Liu
Nov. 11
The Patriot Fund Veterans Honor Golf Invitational
at Tiburón Golf Club to benefit the Patriot Fund. 12 p.m.
Tickets: $1,500
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chair: Pam Davis
Nov. 12
Seventeenth Annual Luncheon at Saint Ann Jubilee Center
to benefit Providence House. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $75
Dress Code: Smart casual
Chair: Mary Zoe Bowden
Nov. 12
4th Annual WolfStock BrewFest and Concert at Paradise Coast Sports Complex
to benefit Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education & Experience Center. 4 p.m.
Tickets: From $20, $150 (VIP)
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Andrea Dekoff
Nov. 12
Bootstrap Boogie Barn Dance onsite to benefit Naples Therapeutic Riding Center. 5 p.m.
Tickets: $500 (individual), $7,500 (table for 10)
Dress Code: Western attire
Chair: Connie Sharpe
naplestherapeuticridingcenter.org
Nov. 12
7th Annual Red Gala at Elite Jets Hanger to benefit Path2Freedom. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $275
Dress Code: Black tie, optional
Chair: Jennifer Parisi
Nov. 12
Backyard Bash onsite to benefit Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples. 5:30 p.m.; postponed until further notice
Tickets: $125
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Jason Philips
Nov. 13
YogaCAN at Baker Park to benefit Cancer Alliance of Naples. 8:30 a.m.
Tickets: $65
Dress Code: Yoga attire
Chair: Joel Waltzer
Nov. 13
Jazz on the Lawn at Collier County Museum at Government Center
to benefit Friends of the Collier County Museums. 3 p.m.
Chairs: Harold Weeks and Yvonne Hill
Nov. 16
Santa PAWS onsite to benefit Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs. 5:30 p.m.
Price upon request
Dress Code: Business-casual
Nov. 17
2nd Annual Christmas Gala at Vineyards Country Club
to benefit Sampson’s International Nursing Society. 5 p.m.
Tickets: $100
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chair: Linda Hill
Nov. 17
Zoo Gala onsite to benefit Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $10,000
Dress code: Jacket and tie, Malaysian-inspired
Chairs: Sheliah Wall, Jennifer McCurry, Anita Lovse and Nina Van Arsdale
Nov. 18
Empowering Women’s Luncheon at Bear’s Paw Country Club
to benefit the Naples Woman’s Club. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $75
Dress Code: Luncheon attire
Chairs: Lee Kraus and Jalna MacLaren
Nov. 19
Jack Palmer Memorial Golf Classic at The Club at Olde Cypress
to benefit Special Olympics Florida—Collier County. 8 a.m.
Tickets: $600 (foursome)
Dress Code: Golf attire, no denim
Chair: Sue Palmer
Nov. 19
Brew Ha Ha Craft Beer Festival at Mercato Event Lawn
to benefit Pace Center for Girls. 5 p.m.
Dress Code: Casual
Chairs: Jackie Nelson and Amber Philips
Nov. 20
20th Annual Sing Along Messiah at Naples United Church of Christ
to benefit Voices of Naples. 3 p.m.
Tickets: $15 (advance), $20 (door)
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Mariellen Lemasters
Nov. 22
Liberty Mutual Invitational Golf Tournament at The Club at Olde Cypress
to benefit Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $350
Dress Code: Golf attire
Nov. 25
Holiday Shell Art Sale at New Life Community Church on Marco Island
to benefit Marco Island Shell Club. 9 a.m.
Tickets: Free
Nov. 28
Trees and Teas VIP Opening onsite to benefit The Naples Players. 7 p.m.
Tickets: $100
Dress Code: Festive attire
Also in November:
Ave Maria School of Law Signature Event onsite to benefit Ave Maria School of Law.
Date TBA. 6 p.m.
Dress Code: Semi-formal
First Tee Invitational at Calusa Pines Golf Club to benefit First Tee Naples/ Collier.
Date TBA. 1 p.m.
Tickets: $5,000
Dress Code: Golf attire
DECEMBER
Dec. 1
Glass Slipper Luncheon at The Club at Olde Cypress
to benefit Champions for Learning. 11:30 a.m.
Tickets: $75
Chairs: Gina Lostracco and Dottie Whipple
Dec. 2
Celebration of Hope at Arthrex One to benefit St. Matthew’s House. 6 p.m.
Tickets TBA
Dress Code: Semi-formal
Dec. 2
Christmas Gala at Historic Palm Cottage to benefit Naples Historical Society. 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: From $550
Dress Code: Black tie
Chairs: Sharon von Arx and Elaine Reed
Dec. 2
Opéra de Monte Carlo Casino Night at Wang Opera Center to benefit Opera Naples. 7 p.m.
Tickets: $150
Dress Code: Elegant casual, jackets requested
Dec. 4
20th Annual Major Donor-Keepers Recognition Event at Olde Cypress Country Club
to benefit Hadassah, Collier—Lee Chapter. 10:30 a.m.
Tickets: From $1,000
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Nancy Wiadro
Dec. 6
Women Rock Philanthropy at Naples Grande Beach Resort
to benefit Women’s Foundation of Collier County. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $275
Chairs: Brenda O’Connor and Vicki Tracy
Dec. 7
The Luncheon at Royal Poinciana Golf Club
to benefit the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. 11:30 a.m.
Tickets: $150
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chairs: Maureen Lerner, Estelle Price, Nancy White, Diane McGinty and Sandy Roth
Dec. 8
LVCC Annual Gala at Artis—Naples
to benefit Literacy Volunteers of Collier County. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets TBA
Dec. 22
Unleashing Opportunity Luncheon at Summit Church
to benefit Better Together. 11:30 a.m.
Tickets TBA
JANUARY
Jan. 12, 2023
Gentlemen Against Domestic Violence Men’s Event at Grey Oaks Country Club
to benefit The Shelter for Abused Women & Children. 4:30 p.m.
Tickets: $350
Dress Code: Country club attire
Chairs: Tom Butz and Bill Calfee, Paul Kuveke (vice chair)
Jan. 12
Frida and Her Garden Premiere onsite to benefit Naples Botanical Garden. 7 p.m.
Tickets: $175 (21+)
Jan. 13
Fourth Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast at Vineyards Country Club
to benefit Trinity Life Foundation Naples. 7:30 a.m.
Tickets: $50
Dress Code: Business
Jan. 14
11th Annual “An Evening for Better Tomorrows” at Royal Poinciana Golf Club
to benefit Naples Senior Center. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: Starts at $450
Dress Code: Business
Jan. 14
Sixth Annual Scene to be Seen Live Runway Art Show and Gala
at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, to benefit Naples Art. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $5,000 (VIP); 7:30 p.m. $125 (general admission)
Dress Code: Creative cocktail
Chairs: Valerie and Nizar Ghoussaini
Jan. 15
Hoof & Hike Poker Run at Picayune Strand State Forest’s Belle Meade Tract
to benefit Naples Therapeutic Riding Center. 10 a.m.
Tickets: $50
Dress Code: Hiking or riding attire
Chair: Lea Haven
Jan. 18
Cherish the Children Luncheon at The Ritz- Carlton Golf Resort, Naples,
to benefit Youth Haven. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $300
Dress Code: Luncheon chic
Chairs: Trin Mostyn and Jennifer Porter
Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 13 and 27
Nick Linn Lecture Series at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples,
to benefit Friends of the Library of Collier County. 12 p.m.
Tickets: From $300
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chair: Trish Benisch
Jan. 19
Guadalupe Center Gala at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples,
to benefit Guadalupe Center. 5:30 p.m.
Chairs: Debbie and Bill Toler
Jan. 21
Charity Classic Gala at The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
to benefit The Immokalee Foundation. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $800
Dress Code: Formal
Chairs: Janet and Jerry Belle, Carol and Tom Joseph
Jan. 21
Wildlife and Wildlands Art Show onsite to benefit the Friends of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. 9 a.m.
Dress Code: Casual
Jan. 21
17th Annual Empty Bowls Naples Fundraiser at Cambier Park
to benefit Empty Bowls Naples. 11 a.m.
Dress Code: Casual
Jan. 21
ANI Art Contest at Naples Botanical Garden to benefit additional needs. 4 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Casual
Jan. 23, Feb. 6, Mar. 20
Nonfiction Author Series at Kensington Golf and Country Club
to benefit Friends of the Library of Collier County. 8:30 a.m.
Tickets: $325, $285 (members)
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chair: Lew Paper
Jan. 25, Feb. 23 and Mar. 22
Culinary Adventure at various participating restaurants
to benefit Naples Woman’s Club. 11 a.m.
Tickets: From $160
Dress Code: Luncheon attire
Chair: Susan Schiraldi
Jan. 27 – Feb. 7
Naples Winter Wine Festival Online Auction
to benefit Naples Children & Education Foundation. 8 a.m.
Jan. 27
5th Annual Monsignor Higgins March for Life Event
at Ave Maria School of Law, Room Commons #110,
to benefit Ave Maria School of Law. 12:30 p.m.
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Jackie Burke
Jan. 27
9th Annual Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show and Luncheon
to benefit Royal Palm Academy. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $175
Dress Code: Resort chic, Lilly Pulitzer encouraged
Chairs: Sherri Waller, Afshan Hussain and Kerry Nulf
Jan. 28
House & Garden Tour beginning at Naples Botanical Garden
to benefit Naples Garden Club. 8 a.m.
Tickets: $150
Dress Code: Casual, comfortable footwear encouraged
Chairs: Sondra Quinn and Raynelle Perkins
Jan. 28
Run for the Paws 2023 to benefit Humane Society Naples.
Virtual option; physical venue TBA. 8 a.m.
Tickets: $30
Dress Code: Activewear
Jan. 28
Catsino Night at Marco Island Yacht Club to benefit For the Love of Cats. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $85
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chair: Linda Wynns
Jan. 28
Night at the Museum: Saturday Night Fever onsite to benefit
Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $1,000
Dress Code: Disco fab
Chairs: Dena Rae Hancock and P. Robert Caito
Jan. 28
Star Light, Star Bright at a private country club to benefit
Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $350
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Sue Sherwin
Jan. 28
Celtic Ball onsite to benefit St. John Neumann Catholic High School. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $250
Dress Code: Casual cocktail
Jan. 28
YMCA of Collier County Gala at Hideaway Beach Club to benefit
YMCA of Collier County. 6 p.m.
Tickets TBA
FEBRUARY
Feb. 1-6
Give to the Max Matching Virtual Challenge to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Collier County.
Feb. 2
Jetport Reception at Naples Airport to benefit St. Matthew’s House. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $500
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chairs: Tom O’Riordan and Dennis Flint
Feb. 3-5
2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples,
to benefit Naples Children & Education Foundation. 11 a.m.
Tickets: From $15,000
Dress Code: Resort casual
Chairs: Nena and Bill Beynon, Libby and Rick Germain, Julia and Robert Heidt, Jr.
Feb. 4
Cars on 5th Concours on Fifth Avenue South to benefit St. Matthew’s House. 10 a.m.
Tickets: $30
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Tom O’Riordan
Feb. 4
Marco Island Center for the Arts Annual Gala at the Island Country Club.
Time and tickets TBA.
Chairs: Mary Pat and Aldo Palombo
Feb. 7
Front & Center Gala at Sugden Plaza and Baker Stage to benefit
The Naples Players. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $750
Dress Code: Cocktail
Feb. 10
Zoobilee onsite to benefit Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens. 6 p.m.
Tickets: From $125
Dress Code: Outdoor chic
Chairs: Nikkie Dvorchak and David Ruben
Feb. 11
24th Annual Step-Up for Parkinson’s Walk at Baker Park, Naples to benefit
Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida. 9 a.m.
Tickets: From $25, $10 (children under 12), $5 (pets)
Dress Code: Casual
Feb. 11
19th Annual AsiaFest “Year of the Rabbit” Celebration at Mercato to benefit
Asian Professionals Association of SWFL. 11 a.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Outdoor-casual, Asian attire encouraged
Chair: Pearl Cruz
Feb. 11
5th Annual STAR Gala: A Night on the Red Carpet at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples,
to benefit STARability Foundation. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $750
Dress Code: Black tie
Chairs: Allison Rainey and Jana Seaman
Feb. 11
Heart for Education—Fabulous Fifties Gala onsite to benefit
Saint Ann School Foundation. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $250
Dress Code: 1950s attire
Chairs: Saint Ann School Foundation Trustees
Feb. 11
64th NCH Hospital Ball at Arthrex One Conference Center,
to benefit NCH Healthcare System. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $600
Dress Code: Black tie
Honorary Chairs: Reinhold and Erika Schmieding
Feb. 13
Swing Fore the Future Gala at Arthrex to benefit First Tee — Naples/Collier. 6 p.m.
Dress Code: Semi-formal
Chair: Ann Bain
Feb. 16
Mélodie & Motown at Trinity by the Cove to benefit Archangel Fund
for Collier County Charities. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $150
Feb. 16
Annual Gala at a private golf club to benefit Fun Time Early Childhood Academy. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $400
Dress Code: Broadway-inspired attire
Chairs: Robin Larkin and Pam Heffernan, Faye and Jim Derham (honorary chairs)
Feb. 17
Friends of Artis—Naples Gala onsite to benefit Artis—Naples. 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: From $1,000
Dress Code: Black tie
Feb. 18
Naples Lions Club 85th Anniversary Celebration at the Quarry Golf Club
to benefit Naples Lions Club. Time and tickets TBA
Chair: Jim Lafontaine
Feb. 18
Bucket List Bash at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples,
to benefit American Cancer Society. 6 p.m.
Tickets: From $750
Dress Code: Black tie, optional
Chairs: Beverly Fanning, Darlene and Don DeMichele
Feb. 18
Hope for Haiti Annual Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, to benefit Hope for Haiti. 6 p.m.
Tickets TBA.
Feb. 20-21
Mending Broken Hearts Designer Boutique at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples,
to benefit The Shelter for Abused Women & Children. 9 a.m.
Tickets: Free.
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chair: Cindy Halle
Feb. 21
Mending Broken Hearts with Hope Luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples,
to benefit The Shelter for Abused Women & Children. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $400
Dress Code: Business
Chairs: Shari Kapelina and Patti Erwood
Feb. 21
Youth of the Year Celebration at Pelican Bay Club to benefit
Boys & Girls Club of Collier County. 5 p.m.
Tickets: $750
Dress Code: Cocktail
Feb. 23
Kind Mariners Ball at Naples Sailing and Yacht Club
to benefit Freedom Waters Foundation. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $450
Dress Code: Nautical chic
Chairs: Elizabeth Huizinga, Brodie Hall and Dan Lane
Feb. 24
Imagination Ball at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort
to benefit American Cancer Society. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $250
Dress Code: Black tie, optional
Chair: Debra Shanahan
Feb. 25
Your Community for Life Event, feat. Kayleigh McEnany
at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples,
to benefit Community Pregnancy Clinics. 5:30 p.m.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: David Joyce
Feb. 25
Night of Champions at Naples Grande Beach Resort to benefit
Champions for Learning. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $400
Feb. 28
Seville Soiree Amor de la Música Gala at Arthrex One to benefit Opera Naples. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $500
Dress Code: Cocktail, jackets required
Chairs: Louise Ost, Cindy Stegemann and Teresa Heitmann
Feb. 28
Wines and Wildlife at Naples Sailing & Yacht Club to benefit
The Alliance for Florida National Parks. 6 p.m.
Tickets TBA
Dress Code: Casual
Also in February:
Beers & Books to benefit Grace Place for Children and Families. 6 p.m.
Date, venue and tickets TBA.
Dress Code: Casual
CCSN Red Wagon 25th Anniversary Celebration virtual auction
to benefit Christ Child Society of Naples.
Chair: Barbara Franks
MARCH
Mar. 2
Magic Under the Mangroves onsite to benefit Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $750
Dress Code: Semi-formal
Chairs: Charlie and Toni Mueller
Mar. 3
Boogie Bash at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, to benefit
Friends of Foster Children Forever. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $500
Dress Code: Cocktail
Mar. 4
Naples Craft Beer Fest at Bayfront of Naples to benefit
Naples North Rotary Club Foundation. 12 p.m.
Tickets: $80
Dress Code: Casual
Chairs: Heather Henning and Rob Stoneburner
Mar. 4
2023 JDRF Hope Gala at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, to benefit JDRF. 5 p.m.
Tickets: $500
Dress Code: Black tie, optional
Chair: Jessica Shwedel
Mar. 4
Annual Fashion Show Luncheon & Silent Auction
at Naples Grande Beach Resort to benefit Sunlight Home. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $140
Dress Code: Garden party
Chair: Diane Zingali
Mar. 6
Masquerade—The Gulfshore Playhouse Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples,
to benefit Gulfshore Playhouse. 5 p.m.
Tickets: From $600
Dress Code: Formal
Chairs: Sandi and Tom Moran
Mar. 7
Charity Classic Celebration Pro AM to benefit The Immokalee Foundation.
Venue TBA. 7:30 a.m.
Tickets: $5,000
Chair: John Tobe
Mar. 7
An Evening at Naples Tables 2023 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples,
to benefit The League Club. 5 p.m.
Tickets: $375
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Andrea Stewart
Mar. 8
Cruise for a Cause on Naples Princess to benefit PANIRA Healthcare Clinic. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $100
Dress Code: Business-casual
Mar. 8
Naples Tables 2023: Fun. Fabulous. Festive! at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples,
to benefit The League Club. 10 a.m.
Tickets: $450
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chair: Andrea Stewart
Mar. 8
MS Gal Adventures Luncheon at Collier’s Reserve Country Club
to benefit Heil Luthringer Foundation. 11:30 a.m.
Tickets: $100
Dress Code: Club casual
Chairs: Dr. Debbie Heil and Lisa Luthringer RN, MSN
Mar. 9
Bash for the Bay at The Players Club at Lely Resort to
benefit Friends of Rookery Bay. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $250
Dress Code: Casual
Mar. 10-11
Spring Shell Art Sale at New Life Community Church—Marco Island
to benefit Marco Island Shell Club. 9 a.m.
Tickets TBA
Mar. 10
Celebration of Hope and Healing onsite to benefit Neighborhood Health Clinic. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $200
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Susan Jones, RN
Mar. 10
My Rescue Rescued Me 2023 at Baker Park to benefit the Humane Society Naples. 6 p.m.
Dress Code: Business-casual
Mar. 11
Historic Homes Tour at Rod & Gun Club to benefit
Everglades Society for Historic Preservation. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $75
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Patty Huff
Mar. 11
The Witches and Warlocks Ball at Island Country Club to benefit
Marco Island Historical Society. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $250
Dress Code: Casual, costumes encouraged
Chairs: Jim and Allyson Richards
Mar. 12
Afternoon Tea at a private Port Royal home to benefit Providence House. 2 p.m.
Tickets: $125
Dress Code: Smart casual
Chair: Susan Eckert
Mar. 12
Gulfshore Opera Gala at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church and
The Club at The Strand to benefit Gulfshore Opera. 4 p.m.
Tickets: $300
Dress Code: Semi-formal
Chairs: Stephanie Schwetz and Becky Wilder
Mar. 12
Dinner on Stage—The Sound of Music onsite to benefit The Naples Players. 4:30 p.m.
Tickets: $300
Dress Code: Business
Mar. 14
Annual Churchill Dinner to benefit English-Speaking Union, Naples Branch.
Venue TBA. 6 p.m.
Dress Code: Black tie
Chairs: Pamela Voss and Karen Lannan
Mar. 14
An Evening in Casino Royale: Bet on a Bright Future
at Naples Sailing & Yacht Club to benefit Child’s Path. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $350
Dress Code: Semi-formal, black and gold encouraged
Mar. 15
“Triumph 2023” at Arthrex One to benefit the
Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $300
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chairs: Maureen Lerner, Estelle Price, Nancy White, Diane McGinty and Sandy Roth
Mar. 17-18
Flower Show at Naples Botanical Garden to benefit Naples Garden Club.
Tickets: $25
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Melinda Earle
Mar. 18
The Seacrest 2023 Cheers to Forty Years Gala at Vineyards Country Club to benefit
Seacrest Country Day School. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $300
Dress Code: Formal
Mar. 20-Apr. 6
III Festival Under the Stars at Cambier Park to benefit Opera Naples. 7 p.m.
Tickets: From $28
Dress Code: Casual
Mar. 22
100 Club Annual Dinner at Hilton Naples to benefit Collier County 100 Club. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $75
Dress Code: Cocktail
Mar. 23
Sound Minds: Celebrating 55 Years! at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, to
benefit David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health. 5 p.m.
Tickets: $350
Dress Code: Cocktail
Mar. 25
Emma’s Wish Gala at Naples Grande Beach Resort to benefit KOVA Foundation. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $500
Dress Code: Semi-formal
Chairs: Lisa Emma, Kim Gaglia, Matt Flores and Ben Buemi
Mar. 25
Starry Nights Gala at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, to benefit Youth Haven. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $500
Dress Code: Evening attire
Chairs: Beverly Fanning and Ingrid Aielli
Mar. 29
Hats in the Garden onsite to benefit Naples Botanical Garden. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $850
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Shelly Stayer
Mar. 25
Angel Ball at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, to benefit Community School of Naples.
Time and tickets TBA
Dress Code: Black tie
Chairs: Charles and Kristie Hale
Mar. 30
Foreverglades Naples at Arthrex One to benefit The Everglades Foundation. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $750 (individual), from $2,500 (packages)
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chairs: Ellin Goetz and Valerie Boyd
Mar. 31
A Step Forward, Overcoming Obstacles Luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples,
to benefit Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida. 11:30 a.m.
Tickets: From $300
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chairs: Beth Poorman and Merrill Fox
Mar. 31
Knights on Broadway at a private country club to benefit
The Village School of Naples. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $350
Dress Code: Eveningwear
Chairs: Sarah Germain, Samantha Moran and Maggie Talford
Also in March:
So, You Think You Can Dance? to benefit Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee.
Date and venue TBA. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: From $150
Dress Code: Cocktail
The BIG Event at Porsche Naples to benefit Big Brothers
Big Sisters of the Sun Coast—Collier. Date TBA. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $125
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chairs: Miranda Sharkey and Lee-Anne Bosch
APRIL
Apr. 1
Annual Luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, to benefit
New Horizons of Southwest Florida.
Tickets: $200
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chair: Becky Willis
Apr. 1
Seton Gala & Auction at The Players Club & Spa to benefit
Saint Elizabeth Seton School. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $150
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Gina Groch
Apr. 1
Sneaker Ball onsite to benefit YMCA of Collier County. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $150
Dress Code: Cocktail, sneakers encouraged
Apr. 1
Annual Butterfly Release at Cambier Park to benefit Avow. 9 a.m.
Tickets: $50 (memorial)
Dress Code: Casual
Apr. 7
Pinwheels At the Pier at Naples Pier to benefit
Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County. 8:30 a.m.
Tickets: Free
Apr. 9
Run to Home Base Florida at JetBlue Park to benefit
Home Base Florida Veteran and Family Care. 7 a.m.
Tickets: From $35
Dress Code: Athletic attire
Chair: Jason Cooper
Apr. 11
Living Well with PD—an Education Symposium at Naples Hilton to benefit
Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida. 9 a.m.
Tickets: From $75
Dress Code: Casual
Apr. 17
CEO Summit at Grey Oaks Country Club to benefit The Immokalee Foundation. 4 p.m.
Tickets: $100
Dress code: Business attire
Apr. 22
Earth Day Festival onsite to benefit Conservancy of Southwest Florida. 10 a.m.
Dress Code: Casual
Apr. 22
Museum 25th Birthday at Museum of the Everglades to benefit
Friends of the Museum of the Everglades. 10 a.m.
Tickets: Free.
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Vicky Wells
Also in April:
Rally for Littles at Ultimate Garages Naples to benefit
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast. 10 a.m.
Date and tickets TBA
Dress Code: Casual
Chairs: James Buonavolonta and Gianluca Corso
Wines Around the World “Taste and Discover” at Shula’s Steak House to benefit
Ricky King Children’s Fund. Date TBA. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $250
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Heather Tice
MAY
May 6
2nd Annual Mind Your Mind Community Mental Health Day at Cambier Park
to benefit David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health. 9 a.m.
Tickets: $5
Dress Code: Casual
May 6
Swing for New Horizons Golf Tournament at West Bay Club to benefit
New Horizons of Southwest Florida. 8 a.m.
Tickets: $200
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chairs: Wendy Kephart and Barry Dunleavy
May 6
Kentucky Derby Party onsite to benefit Naples Therapeutic Riding Center. 4 p.m.
Tickets: $250
Dress Code: Derby chic
Chair: Cathy Chickerell
naplestherapeuticridingcenter.org
May 6
Hole in One for Health at Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club to benefit
PANIRA Healthcare Clinic. 7:30 a.m.
Tickets: $125
Dress Code: Golf attire
May 6
Annual Golf Tournament at Island Country Club to benefit Marco Island Center for the Arts.
Time and tickets TBA
Dress Code: Golf attire
May 14 and 28
Hand & Harvest at Mercato to benefit Empty Bowls Naples. 12 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Casual
May 20
23rd Annual Lipman Family Farms Golf Classic
at Naples Heritage Golf & Country Club to benefit RCMA.
Time and tickets TBA
Also in May:
A Swing of Grace to benefit Grace Place for Children and Families.
Date, venue, time and tickets TBA
Dress Code: Activewear
JUNE
Jun. 10
Champions for Learning Bike Giveaway at 3606 Enterprise Ave.
to benefit Bikes for Tykes. 10 a.m.
Dress Code: Casual
Jun. 15
Bike Rodeo at Anchor Christian Church to benefit Bikes for Tykes. 10 a.m.
Dress Code: Casual
Jun. 25
A Cause Before the Cure Golf Tournament at DeBary Golf & Country Club to
benefit Help a Diabetic Child. 8:30 a.m.
Tickets: $100
Dress Code: Golf attire
LEE COUNTY
OCTOBER
Oct. 8
Habitat for Humanity’s 40th Anniversary Prayer Service at Heritage Heights Pavilion
to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties. 8 a.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Casual
Oct. 8
Lee County Cattle Baron’s Ball at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
to benefit American Cancer Society. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $275
Dress Code: Boots and bling
Chairs: Jaime Walsh and Taylor Woods
Oct. 13
16th Annual Becoming Cosmopolitan: ‘Gone Country’
at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon to benefit Community Cooperative. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $250 (VIP), $150 (general admission), $500 (foursome)
Dress Code: Cocktail
Oct. 14
First Annual River Nights at Burroughs Home and Gardens
to benefit Fort Myers YMCA. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $150 (individual), $1,500 (table)
Dress code: Cocktail
Oct. 14
2022 BGCLC Golf Tournament at Babcock National Golf Club to benefit
the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County. 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $600
Dress Code: Casual
Oct. 15
2022 International Culture Fest at Fishermen’s Village to benefit
Asian Professionals Association of SWFL. 12 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Outdoor-casual
Chair: Jaha Cummings
Oct. 22
17th Annual Walk to Prevent Child Abuse at Pelican Preserve to benefit
Children’s Network of Southwest Florida. 7 a.m.
Tickets: $25
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Nadereh Salim
Oct. 21
GO GREEN Golf Tournament at Plantation Golf & Country Club
to benefit Keep Lee County Beautiful. 7 a.m.
Tickets: $500 (foursome)
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Trish Fancher
Oct. 22
10K Race 4 F.I.S.H. at Sanibel Community House to benefit
F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva. 7 a.m.
Tickets: From $40
Dress Code: Athletic attire
Chairs: Diane Cortese and Nicole McHale
Oct. 22
The Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament at launch sites around Lee and Collier Counties
to benefit the Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation. 7 a.m.
Tickets: $250
Chairs: Matt and Katie Betz
Oct. 22
Get Into Gardening Festival onsite to benefit ECHO Global Farm. 9 a.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Danielle Flood
Oct. 22
Champion of the Year Gala at The Club at Pelican Preserve to benefit
Best Buddies Southwest Florida. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $200
Dress Code: Semi-formal
Chair: Alina Gonzalez-Dockery
Oct. 23
Faces of Hope at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre to benefit
Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $75
Dress Code: Business-casual
Oct. 24
CEO/Elected Officials Build at Heritage Heights to benefit
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties. 7:45 a.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Construction attire encouraged
Oct. 25-28
Beethoven Fest at St. Leo Catholic Church to benefit Grand Piano Series. 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $45
Dress Code: Business-casual
Oct. 29
Arts for ACT Gala and Auction at Caloosa Sound Convention Center & Amphitheater
to benefit Abuse Counseling and Treatment. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $150
Dress Code: A night in TV Land
Chairs: Marc Collins and Marilyn Santiago
NOVEMBER
Nov. 1-30
Taste of the Islands at participating restaurants throughout Sanibel and Captiva Islands
to benefit the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife.
Tickets: $10
Dress Code: Casual
Nov. 3
Brushstrokes From the Soul at Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center
to benefit The Dubin Center. 5 p.m.
Tickets: $150
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chairs: Jan and Dr. Michael Martin
Nov. 4
The 6th Annual Restore Gala at Edison & Ford Winter Estates
to benefit Captains For Clean Water. 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $300
Dress Code: Florida formal
Nov. 4
Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Classic
to benefit Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Venue, time and tickets TBA
Dress Code: Golf attire
Nov. 5
Monofilament Madness at The Mound House to benefit
Keep Lee County Beautiful. 8 a.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Trish Fancher
Nov. 5
Type One to Type None Picnic at Estero Community Park to benefit JDRF. 10:30 a.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Robin Marcus
Nov. 5
Enchanted Forest Extravaganza 2022 at The Forest Country Club
to benefit The Canterbury School. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets TBA
Dress Code: Semi-formal
Chairs: Lauren Casey and Claudia Potter
Nov. 5
All In for Autism Casino Night at Cape Coral Yacht Club
to benefit Family Initiative. 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: From $100
Dress Code: Cocktail-casual
Nov. 7
The Nest’s Salute to SWFL Veterans and Military Families Golf Tournament
at The Nest Golf Club at Pelican Landing to benefit
Home Base Florida Veteran and Family Care. 10 a.m.
Tickets: From $250
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chair: Mary Jo Morgan
Nov. 9
United Way Kickoff at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
to benefit United Way Lee, Hendry, and Glades.
Time and tickets TBA
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chairs: Sally Jackson and Matt Humphreys
Nov. 11
Vegas Night in Black & White at Hyatt Coconut Point Resort & Spa to benefit
Dress for Success SW Florida 6 p.m.
Tickets: $150
Dress Code: Black-and-white cocktail
Nov. 11
Wines in the Wild at Bailey Homestead Preserve to benefit
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. 6:30 p.m.
Tickets TBA
Nov. 12
Everywhere the Glint of Gold Gala onsite to benefit
IMAG History & Science Center. 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $150
Dress Code: Black tie, optional
Chairs: Britt Gravley and Stefanie Ink-Edwards
Nov. 17
40th Anniversary Celebration at Caloosa Sound Event Center to benefit
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties. 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $40
Dress Code: Dressy-casual
Nov. 18
Cooking for the Arts – An Evening in Havana onsite
to benefit Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $250 (couple)
Dress Code: Business-casual or Havana-inspired
Nov. 19 – 20
Fall Garden Festival onsite to benefit Edison and Ford Winter Estates. 9 a.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Casual
Nov. 21
11th Annual Golisano Children’s Hospital Fashion Show at
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa to benefit Lee Health Foundation. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $125
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Pat Smart
Nov. 25 – Dec. 31
Holiday Nights onsite to benefit Edison and Ford Winter Estates. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $30 (guided tour), $20 (self-guided tour)
Dress Code: Casual
Nov. 26
Starlight Auction at Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa
to benefit Animal Refuge Center. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $100
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Betty Hughes
DECEMBER
Dec. 2
Charity Clay Shoot at Bermont Shooting Club to benefit Lee BIA Builders Care. 8 a.m.
Tickets TBA
Dress Code: Outdoor
Chairs: Crystal Stouten and Tasha Birk
Dec. 2
Off The Walls at Center for Performing Arts to benefit
Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $175
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chairs: Susan Bridges and Loretta Menuez
Dec. 3
Orange Blossom Evening at Talis Park to benefit National MS Society. 6:10 p.m.
Tickets: $350
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chairs: Ian Russell and Robin Nunley
Dec. 6-9
Annual Festival of Trees & Wreaths at Historic McSwain House
to benefit Bonita Springs Historical Society. 4 p.m.
Tickets: $5
Dress Code: Casual
Chairs: Bonnie Whittemore and Derrick Botana
bonitaspringshistoricalsociety.org
Dec. 9
5th Annual Grampy’s Pro-Am Golf Tournament at Fiddlesticks Golf & Country Club
to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida. 7 a.m.
Tickets: From $3,500 (foursome)
Dress Code: Country club, golf attire
Dec. 15
Art Divine Holiday Sale Reception and Chamber of Commerce After Hours
onsite to benefit Fort Myers Beach Art Association and Gallery. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chair: Pam Flaherty
Dec. 22
Holiday in the Park at Roberto Clemente Park
to benefit Lee County Black History Society.
Time TBA.
Tickets: Free
leecountyblackhistorysociety.org
JANUARY
Jan. 7
Wild About CROW at Burroughs Home and Gardens to
benefit Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. 5:45 p.m.
Tickets: $175 (early bird), $200
Dress Code: Animal print encouraged
Jan. 12
Open House onsite to benefit Fort Myers Beach Art Association and Gallery. 10 a.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Helma Gansen
Jan. 13
MarineMax 7th Annual Yacht Gala at Marine Max Fort Myers
to benefit Lee Health Foundation. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $250
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chair: Trudi Kemmis
Jan. 13-22
SWFL Wine & Food Fest Online Auction to benefit SWFL Children’s Charities. 5 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Jan. 14
Choral Artistry Soiree Fundraiser at The Forest Country Club to benefit
Symphonic Chorale of SWFL and DBA Choral Artistry. 6 p.m.
Tickets TBA
Dress Code: Business-casual
Jan. 17
SCA Gala at Sanibel Community House to benefit Sanibel Community Association. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $175
Dress Code: Island Festive
Jan. 20
SWFL Wine & Food Fest Chef Vintner Dinners
to benefit SWFL Children’s Charities. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $1,500 (must purchase tickets to Live Auction)
Dress Code: Semi-formal
Jan. 21
17th Annual Empty Bowls Naples Fundraiser
at Centennial Park to benefit Community Cooperative. 1 p.m.
Tickets: $10
Dress Code: Casual
Jan. 21
SWFL Wine & Food Fest Grand Tasting & Live Auction
at Suncoast Arena at Florida SouthWestern State College
to benefit SWFL Children’s Charities. 12 p.m.
Tickets: $1,500
Dress Code: Resort casual
Jan. 26
A Light to Remember at Bell Tower Shops to benefit The Dubin Center. 5 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Chair: Ellie Fox
Jan. 28
Faces of Pace 15th Anniversary Gala at Caloosa Sound Convention Center
to benefit Pace Center for Girls of Lee County. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $150
Dress Code: Black tie, formal
Chairs: Noelle Casagrande and Lt. Angelo Vaughn
Jan. 29
Busey Bank Run for Prevention at Jaycee Park to benefit Drug Free Lee. 8 a.m.
Tickets: $25
Dress Code: Athletic
Chairs: Jon Engh and Lisa Barnes
FEBRUARY
Feb. 2-3
Shop for Success at Bell Tower Crowne Plaza
to benefit Dress for Success SW Florida. 4 p.m.
Tickets: From $50
Dress Code: Casual
Feb. 8
Drug House Odyssey Family Night
at Lee County Civic Center to benefit Drug Free Lee. 5 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Casual
Chairs: Jon Engh and Lisa Barnes
Feb. 11
Ride-A-Thon at Babcock Ranch to benefit Special Equestrians. 7:30 a.m.
Tickets: $50
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Jan Fifer
Feb. 11-12
Winter Garden Festival onsite to benefit Edison & Ford Winter Estates. 9 a.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Casual
Feb. 16
Enchanted Gala 2023 onsite to benefit Bonita Wonder Gardens.
Time and tickets TBA
Feb. 18
17th Annual Nichols Cup Tennis Tournament at Fiddlesticks Country Club
to benefit Bobby Nichols – Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation. 9 a.m.
Tickets TBA
Dress Code: Tennis attire
Chair: Holly McKenna
Feb. 18
Asian Food Fest at Millennial Brewing Company to benefit
Asian Professionals Association of SWFL. 12 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Outdoor casual
Chairs: Pearl Cruz and Kyle Cebull
Feb. 18
21st Annual Gala Dinner & Auction at Fiddlesticks Country Club
to benefit Bobby Nichols – Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation. 6 p.m.
Tickets TBA
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
Chair: Elliot Katzman
Feb. 18
27th Annual ‘Moana’ Storybook Ball at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $325
Dress Code: Island-themed attire, black tie optional
Chairs: Suzanne Costa and Carly Schwartzel
Feb. 19-20
21st Annual Nichols Cup Pro-Am Golf Tournament at Fiddlesticks Country Club
to benefit Bobby Nichols – Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation.
Time and tickets TBA
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chair: Tony Ciampaglio
Feb. 23
American Virtuoso Dinner and Concert at Luminary & Co.’s Silver King Ocean Brasserie
to benefit Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets TBA
Dress Code: Business-casual
Feb. 25
The Cape Coral Charity Car Show at Tarpon Point Marina
to benefit Cape Coral Caring Center. 9 a.m.
Tickets: $5
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Phil Deems
Feb. 25
Burrowing Owl Festival at Rotary Park, Cape Coral to benefit
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife. 10 a.m.
Tickets: $5
Feb. 25
Paint! Plein Air Competition Reception onsite to benefit
Fort Myers Beach Art Association and Gallery. 3 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Michele Buelow
Also in February:
Run to Home Base Florida at JetBlue Park to benefit
Home Base Florida Veteran and Family Care.
Date TBA. 7 a.m.
Tickets: From $35
Dress Code: Athletic Attire
Chair: Jason Cooper
Sweethearts & Scholarships at HeadPinz to benefit
Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Date TBA. 4 p.m.
Tickets: From $10
Dress Code: Business
Chairs: Women in Business Committee
Twinz & Pinz for Education at HeadPinz to benefit
Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Foundation. 4 p.m.
Date and tickets TBA
Black History Month Celebration at Roberto Clemente Park
to benefit Lee County Black History Society. Date and time TBA
Tickets: Free
leecountyblackhistorysociety.org
MARCH
Mar. 1
Why Cook! at Bonita Springs YMCA to benefit Bonita Springs YMCA. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $250
Dress Code: Business
Mar. 4
Cause on the Causeway at Sanibel Island Causeway Island A
to benefit Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. 6 p.m.
Tickets TBA
Mar. 4
NAMIWalks at Centennial Park to benefit NAMI
Lee, Charlotte and Hendry Counties. 4 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Corey Lazar
Mar. 7-11
ECHO’s Global Food and Farm Festival onsite to benefit ECHO Global Farm. 9 a.m.
Tickets: $8
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: John R. Smith
Mar. 9
Sam Galloway, Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit at Sam Galloway Ford
to benefit Community Cooperative. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $200
Dress Code: Business-casual
Mar. 10
Tropical Tasting Lunch onsite to benefit ECHO Global Farm. 12 p.m.
Tickets: $25
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Sally Smith
Mar. 19
Taste of Love 2023 at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
to benefit Special Equestrians. 5 p.m.
Tickets TBA
Dress Code: Western attire
Chairs: Adele Smith, Freda Jones and Jan Fifer
Mar. 25
Pan-Florida Challenge Cancer Ride organized by Pan-Florida Challenge. 8 a.m.
Venue TBA.
Tickets: From $35
Dress Code: Activewear
Chairs: Robert Vigorito, Ed and Sue Mullen, Craig Manchen, Jim and Tina Gula
Mar. 25
2023 SWFL Heart Ball at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
to benefit American Heart Association. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $500
Dress Code: Black tie
Chair: Tyler Kitson
Mar. 29
Annual Dinner Fundraiser at The Forest Country Club to benefit
Interfaith Charities of South Lee. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $150
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chair: Loran Eberle-Brodniak
Mar. 31
Playmakers Tailgate Party at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
to benefit Tommy Bohanon Foundation. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $125
Dress Code: Business-casual
Mar. 31 and Apr. 1
Art Walks the Runway onsite to benefit Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. 7 p.m.
Tickets TBA
Dress Code: Dress to impress
Also in March:
Grande Dames Tea at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre to benefit Pace Center for Girls.
Date TBA. 1 p.m.
Tickets: $60
Dress Code: Business-casual, tea party hats encouraged
Chairs: Kelly Fayer and Dr. Marlene Moulton
go! FISH to benefit F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva. 5:30 p.m.
Date, venue and tickets TBA
Dress Code: Business-casual
Chairs: Maggi Feiner and Ann-Marie Wildman
Lori Carroll-Collins Scholarship Wine Dinner to benefit LARC.
Date and venue TBA. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $500
Chairs: Jim Wells, Pamela Cronin, Tim and Sandy Stilwell Youngquist
Toast to Potential at Caloosa Sound Convention Center to benefit
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast – Lee County.
Date TBA. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $125
Dress Code: Cocktail, semi-formal
Love Your Neighbor onsite to benefit The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center.
Date, time and tickets TBA
The Craig Scott Memorial Golf Tournament at The Club at Shell Point
to benefit The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center.
Date, time and tickets TBA
Chair: Pat Ostrom
APRIL
Apr. 1
12th Annual BBQ Bands & Brew at Centennial Park to benefit
Lee BIA Builders Care. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $12
Dress Code: Outdoor
Chairs: Crystal Stouten and Tasha Birk
Apr. 1
Kensington and Home Base Veteran & Family Golf Tournament
at Kensington Golf and Country Club to benefit
Home Base Florida Veteran and Family Care. 11 a.m.
Tickets: From $300
Dress Code: Golf attire
Chairs: General Fred Franks and Bob O’Brien
Apr. 1
Entertainment Extravaganza & Fundraising Gala at Caloosa Sound Convention Center
to benefit Florida Repertory Theatre. 5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $300
Dress Code: Cocktail
Chairs: Renee Pesci, Emily Yorgey, Dinah Bloomhall and David Fritz
Apr. 1
A Vintage Affair: April Fools & Folly at Vineyards Country Club to benefit
Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $400
Dress Code: Formal
Chairs: Rachel Keller, Samantha Brown, Cindy Lightner and Linda Rezek
Apr. 8
Beer in the Bushes onsite to benefit Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. 6 p.m.
Tickets TBA
Apr. 8
Arts Worldwide | Free Family Day at Center for Performing Arts to benefit
Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs. 10 a.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Susan Bridges
Apr. 22
Friendship Walk 2023 at Miromar Outlets to benefit
Best Buddies Southwest Florida. 7:30 a.m.
Tickets: Free
Dress Code: Casual
Apr. 29
Autism Acceptance Awards Gala at Luminary Hotel
to benefit Family Initiative. 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: From $350
Dress Code: Semi-formal
Also in April:
Business Hall of Fame and JA Inspire
to benefit Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida.
Date, venue, time and tickets TBA
Dress Code: Business
MAY
May 5
Aiming for Ability at Sarasota Trap Skeet & Sporting Clays to benefit LARC. 8:30 a.m.
Tickets: $175
Dress Code: Casual
May 5
2023 SWFL Go Red for Women Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
to benefit American Heart Association. 11 a.m.
Tickets: $150
Dress Code: Red cocktail
Chairs: Dr. Deborah Antoine and Rebeckah Barney
AUGUST
Aug. 30
Love That Dress! at Embassy Suites – Estero to benefit Pace Center for Girls. 6 p.m.
Tickets: $30
Dress Code: Business-casual
