Empowering Lives

Welcome to Florida Winefest & Auction

Welcome to an evening of elegance, generosity, and elevated experiences. As you step into the world of Florida Winefest & Auction, you’ll be immersed in a celebration of fine wines, gourmet cuisine, and the transformational impact of community giving. With every pour, bid and toast, you’ll help fuel our mission to empower children, youth and families in Sarasota and Manatee counties through charitable programs that open doors and spark opportunity. Together, we raise glasses and raise hope—because every moment shared here becomes a stepping stone for a brighter tomorrow.

Duane Betts - Isle Of Hope
Record Release Charity Benefit
June 1, 2026
Doors - 7pm • Concert - 8pm
Harvest House - 3650 17th St, Sarasota
Light Bites And Spirits

Celebrate the release of Duane Betts’ highly anticipated new album, Isle of Hope, with an exclusive charity benefit concert on June 1 at Harvest House in Sarasota. This intimate, 300-guest event offers a unique opportunity to experience Betts’ most personal work to date—a powerful collection of songs shaped by themes of reflection, change, and optimism, produced by Grammy Award-winner Dave Cobb. Doors open at 7:00 PM with light bites and spirits, followed by the concert at 8:00 PM.

Unfortunately, I can not attend but would like to donate.

Who Are We:

We are Florida Winefest & Auction, where giving back is at the heart of everything we do. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, our mission is clear: to provide crucial funding to qualified charitable organizations supporting disadvantaged children, youth, and families in the beautiful Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

What We Do:

We are incredibly grateful for the support of our community. It is through this collective generosity that we have been able to proudly awarded almost $10 million to 98 local disadvantaged children’s charities. These funds have been instrumental in providing vital resources, opportunities, and a glimmer of hope to these young individuals who deserve a chance to thrive.

Our Mission Statement:

To provide funding to qualified charitable organizations for programs assisting disadvantaged children, youth and families in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Florida Winefest & Auction, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization. Tax ID 65-0455486