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.
Dylan McDermott – Magic Realism
Sunday, March 29
1:00–4:00pm
Artist in Attendance
Burns Gallery on Central
1348 Central Avenue
Sarasota, Florida
Hosted and curated by Nikki Sedacca
Dylan McDermott – Magic Realism
In Magic Realism, Dylan McDermott presents a lifetime of street photography shaped by instinct, intimacy, and the quiet drama of human presence.
Drawn to the still image as a form of meditation, McDermott approaches photography as a way of pausing time—an opportunity to study emotion, texture, and the worlds contained within a single expression.
Moving through cities and countries alike, his portraits emerge from fleeting encounters transformed into moments of lasting attention. Rooted in connection rather than spectacle, each photograph honors the essence of its subject: a brief meeting, a shared pause, a moment of trust captured in a single frame.
The title Magic Realism reflects the balance between the ordinary and the extraordinary. The realism is the street itself—the raw wisdom of everyday life. The magic lies in the people, whose faces and stories elevate reality into something luminous, intimate, and unforgettable.
Supporting a Great Cause
This exhibit benefits the Caring for Children Charities’ Scholarship Endowment Fund.
The newly accredited Digital Cinema Production Program supports local juniors and seniors in public high schools in collaboration with Suncoast Technical College, providing scholarships and equipment for talented young creators.
Florida Winefest & Auction, Inc., doing business as Caring for Children Charities, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has awarded over $10.5 million to local youth and families since 1991.
