The Abilities Wine Tasting & Silent Auction has a 23-year track record of which we are most proud. No charity has done more in the Tampa Bay area to partner with the wine and food industry to advance their respective missions. The event has netted $3.54 million in support of Floridians and veterans with disabilities and is Florida's longest-running and most prosperous three-hour tasting. Some of our most powerful testimonials come from unbiased media sources. Read what they write about Abilities' wine tastings, dinners, and galas, and then view the LONG list of wine and food events we have conducted:
“Like an adult playground for food and wine fanatics, this gig featured more than 300 wines from all over the world and 45 local, mostly independently owned restaurants to dive into. With charity in mind, the Abilities volunteer crew -- made up mostly of wine and restaurant professionals from around the Bay area -- also cajoled the likes of Salt Rock Grill, Armani’s, and Grand Finale to offer up appetizer-size delicacies to hungry and thirsty ticketholders. Great value too: $60 to gorge yourself for two and half hours. The Abilities Wine Tasting was truly a mouth-watering, sensory-overloading, heart-warming affair. All net proceeds -- all of them -- benefit the Abilities Foundation, which assists disabled individuals find work and learn skills. — Weekly Planet Best of the Bay comments by wine critic Taylor Eason
“Guests – the $250 per-ticket event was a sellout accommodating 260 – exhausted superlatives describing the event.” — St. Petersburg Times columnist Mary Jane Park
“The playing field was buried under plush carpeting, and the scoreboard came alive with scenes of thousands of people sampling the best food and wine Tampa Bay has to offer as Abilities rolled out the single most prestigious wine event in Pinellas County. Some of the area’s best restaurants, from Sutherland Café and O’Bistro to Grand Finale, Salt Rock Grill, Native Seafood and Julian’s at the Heritage pulled out all the stops, while wine shops like Pic Pac pulled out the corks to serve up a stellar selection of fine wine and fashionable food, all to serve the important cause of training disabled adults to return to full employment. Congratulations to Abilities for putting Pinellas County on the wine-tasting map, and congratulations to each of you who turned out to support it. It’s a fine example of our community coming together to make life in Tampa Bay a little better for us all.” — Weekly Planet
“The Abilities Wine Tasting has become the Tampa Bay area’s premier wine tasting event. Each year, more and more patrons savor the very finest California and international wines together with area’s top-rated restaurants and it is all to benefit the good work done by this organization.” — Tampa Bay Magazine
“Hundreds of wines, dozens of restaurants, thousands of fans. The largest wine tasting and auction in Pinellas.” — St. Petersburg Times wine critic Chris Sherman
“Best Food & Wine Event to Benefit a Charity” — Weekly Planet (four consecutive years before the award category was retired)
“De Lucia has successfully partnered with local restaurants, distributors, and vineyards in Napa Valley and Sonoma Counties to raise funds for his nonprofit whose mission is to obtain jobs and affordable housing for individuals with disabilities.” — Tampa Bay Metro publisher/managing editor Ronda Parag
“Big-league tasting of extraordinary proportions. Congratulations to Abilities for putting Pinellas County on the wine-tasting map." — Weekly Planet food critic Bonnie Boots
“We’ve always known that the Abilities Foundation throws sensational parties. Every March their Festival at Tropicana Field draws thousands for a terrific evening of tastings and entertainment.” — Tampa Bay Illustrated editor Wendy Malloy
"Best Wine Tasting” — Tampa Bay Magazine
“The Abilities Foundation is the standard by which we judge charity partners across the nation.” — Napa Valley Vintners marketing director Jeff Adams
“Tropicana Field was once again the site for this incredible fundraiser. With food from 40 top-rated restaurants, 200 premium California and imported wines to sample and over 300 auction items, the Abilities Wine Tasting is consistently rated as one of the Tampa Bay area’s best fundraising events.” — Tampa Bay Magazine
“Nearly 2,000 people and 75 Napa wineries hooked up at Raymond James Stadium for the Napa Valley Vintners Wine Tasting & Auction benefiting the Abilities Foundation. As an added treat, a variety of top-notch restaurants provided food for the occasion, which served as a magnet for the Bay area’s best and brightest.” — Tampa Bay Illustrated
“This year’s ‘Best Wine Tasting’ is the Abilities Wine Tasting, which features the finest California and international wines together with great food from top Tampa Bay Restaurants. This annual benefit gets bigger every year.” — Tampa Bay Magazine
“They should have had a barker in front of the tent. The Abilities tasting drew more new acts than any three rings could hold — new brands, new grapes, and new blends from all over the world. This year’s tasting showcased energy and risk-taking and provided a chance to sample innovation by the caseload.” — St. Petersburg Times’ Chris Sherman
“Frank De Lucia may become the Louis Pasteur of fundraising if he continues to turn wine into charitable contributions.” — The Tampa Tribune
“Another sure-fire fun event is the annual Abilities Wine Tasting & Auction fundraiser.” — Clearwater Times editor Bob Henderson
“Frank De Lucia and his Foundation staff faced special challenges, yet managed to pull off the event of the year.” — Weekly Planet
“The Abilities Sonoma Wine Tasting has become the area’s premier wine tasting event. Each spring, patrons savor upwards of 100 of Napa Valley or Sonoma County, California’s finest vintages.” — Tampa Bay Magazine
“Surly most of Pinellas County had come to taste the wines of Sonoma County, California. Who would have thought there were this many devoted wine lovers in the area?” — Pinellas County Review food critic Ruth Gray
“The benefit drew a diverse crowd of 3,300 wine lovers and raised well over $100,000. Kudos to Frank De Lucia for a stellar event.” — Weekly Planet Scenes writer Sterling Powell
“In a hangar at the Clearwater Jet Executive Center, 40 touring vintners gave wine lovers the richest grand tasting Tampa Bay has enjoyed in years.” — St. Petersburg Times’ Chris Sherman
“Bacchus spread his grape of good cheer, smiling generously upon the charitable efforts of Abilities at a successful wine tasting benefit.” — The Tampa Tribune columnist Amy Scherzer
‘BEST CULINARY FUNDRAISER FOR CHARITY AWARD’ “No doubt about it. The Abilities Wine Tasting has gotten to be the place to eat good, drink good, and do good. Over its 10-year history, this annual event has grown from a tiny tasting to an event so big it had to be held in the Tropicana dome. Frank De Lucia and the staff of Abilities, whose training assists disabled people returning to the workforce, turned the 1999 tasting into a gala celebration of fine food and wine that impressed even our jaded palate. Three cheers to the stellar restaurants and wine distributors who brought out their best to support this great event. You captured our hearts, as well as our taste buds!” — Weekly Planet
Wine, Food, and Spirits Events and Dinners Benefiting the Abilities Foundation
1990-2013 — $3.54 Million Raised in Support of Floridians and Military Veterans with Disabilities!
February 2013 Casa Vinicola Zonin Meets Casa Vincenzo's Grill Uber Italian Wine Dinner (Zonin)
February 2012 Rock ‘n Roll Half-Marathon Beer Garden at Straub Park (Budweiser)
December 2012 Abilities Guild Holiday Gala at The Belleair Country Club
November 2012 Clearwater Beach Uncorked Wine & Food Adventure Trade Tasting Hyatt Regency
November 2012 Clearwater Beach Uncorked Wine & Food Adventure Grand Tasting Village Hyatt Regency
November 2012 Clearwater Beach Uncorked VIP Poolside at the Hyatt Regency (RNDC)
November 2012 Cigar City Brewery Dinner at The Peninsula Inn
November 2012 Holiday VIP Wine Tasting at Pic Pac featuring Salt Rock Grill (Big Crush Distribution)
November 2012 Casa Vinicola Zonin Sicilian Wine Dinner at O'Bistro (Zonin)
November 2012 Abilities Guild Pig Roast at Tom and Joni Cleary Residence
October 2012 Château Kwasin WineFest at Mike Kwasin’s Tampa Beachfront Residence
September 2012 September to Remember at Pic Pac featuring Salt Rock Grill (Zonin, Stacole)
August 2012 Waddell & Reed Wine Reception at Armed Forces History Museum (RNDC, PBNC, SWS)
July 2012 Oyster Bay Wine Dinner at Vincenzo’s Grill St. Pete/Clearwater Marriott (SWS)
June 2012 Tribute to Mike Holden at Pic Pac featuring Salt Rock Grill (Big Crush Distribution)
May 2012 23rd Annual Abilities Wine Tasting at Armed Forces History Museum (Zonin, Global, SWS)
April 2112 Largo LIVE! Wine & Food Truck Tasting at Ulmer Park (Global Wines Florida)
April 2012 Abilities Guild Viva Italiano at the Pelican Room, Belleair Biltmore Golf Club (Zonin)
March 2012 Hues & Blues Artists & Artisans Series at Tosti’s (SWS, RNDC, PBC)
March 2012 Everyday Italian Lifestyle Wine Dinner & Auction at Besa Grill (Zonin)
February 2012 Abilities Guild Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance at the Belleair Country Club (Zonin)
February 2012 Rock ‘n Roll Half-Marathon Beer Garden at Straub Park (Budweiser)
January 2012 Now & Zen Artists & Artisans Series at Zen Glass Studios (Zonin)
December 2011 Château Kwasin Holiday Wine Showcase at Mike Kwasin’s Tampa Beachfront Residence
December 2011 Abilities Guild Holiday Gala at Carlouel Yacht Club in Clearwater Breach (Zonin)
November 2011 Clearwater Beach Uncorked Wine & Food Adventure Trade Tasting Hyatt Regency
November 2011 Clearwater Beach Uncorked Wine & Food Adventure Grand Tasting Village Hyatt Regency
November 2011 Clearwater Beach Uncorked Urban Splash VIP Poolside at the Hyatt Regency (RNDC)
November 2011 11-11-11 Veteran’s Day Casa Vinicola Italian Wine Dinner at Vincenzo’s Grill (Zonin)
October 2011 Una Notte di Vino e Fuoco Artists & Artisans Series at Mazzaro’s Italian Market (Zonin)
October 2011 Abilities Guild Veterans Mall Open House at ServiceSource (Mr. Bill’s Fine Foods)
October 2011 Cajun Wine Festival at Cajun Café on Cross Bayou (Constellation USA)
August 2011 Una Notte di Vino e Pianoforte Arte Artists & Artisans Series at TW Curtis & Gallery (Zonin)
August 2011 Kim Crawford Winemaker Dinner at Vincenzo’s Grill at St. Pete Marriott (Constellation)
August 2011 The Human Touch — Art of Wine at the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts (Zonin/RBC)
August 2011 Parisian Enchantment Abilities Guild Wine Dinner at Safety Harbor Spa (Palm Bay, SWS)
June 2011 Una Notte di Vino e Vetro Artists & Artisans Series at Duncan McClellan Glass (Zonin)
May 2011 International Culinary Academy Awards Champagne Brunch at Don Cesar Resort (RNDC)
May 2011 Kona Grill’s VIVA! at Kona Grill in MetWest International Plaza (SWS)
March 2011 22nd Annual Abilities Wine Tasting & Auction at Tropicana Field (Zonin, Global, RNDC, SWS)
February 2011 Abilities Guild Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance at the Belleair Country Club (Zonin)
February 2011 Zonin Estates Wine Dinner Extravaganza at O'Bistro (Casa Vinicola Zonin Italian Wines)
February 2011 SHOR American Grill Italian Wine Extravaganza at Hyatt Regency Clwtr Beach (Zonin)
December 2010 Winemaker Bob Broman meets Chef Tom Pritchard at Salt Rock Grill (Global)
November 2010 Everyday Italian Lifestyle Wine Dinner & Auction at Toasted Pheasant (Zonin)
November 2010 Everyday Italian Lifestyle Wine Dinner & Auction at Madfish (Zonin)
October 2010 Four Roses Brand Ambassador Bourbon Barrel Tasting at The Wine Source
September 2010 Tampa Bay Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction at Ruth Eckerd Hall (Singles in The City)
August 2010 Abilities Guild Italian Wine Dinner at Alfano’s (Alfano Family)
August 2010 Simply Divine at the Vine Restaurant & Wine Bar (Singles in The City)
June 2010 Everyday Italian Lifestyle Wine Dinner & Auction at The Venue (Zonin)
June 2010 Everyday Italian Lifestyle Wine Dinner & Auction at Roy’s (Zonin)
June 2010 Everyday Italian Lifestyle Wine Dinner & Auction at Madfish (Zonin)
June 2010 Everyday Italian Lifestyle Wine Dinner & Auction at Savannah’s Café (Zonin)
June 2010 Everyday Italian Lifestyle Wine Dinner & Auction at Middle Grounds Grill (Zonin)
May 2010 Everyday Italian Lifestyle Wine Dinner & Auction at Paddy Burkes Irish Pub (Zonin)
May 2010 Vineyards at The Venue Chef Rob Uzzillia Italian Wine Dinner at The Venue (Zonin)
May 2010 World Wine Tour and Chef/Sommelier Wine/Food Pairing Demo at The Venue (RNDC)
March 2010 21st Annual Abilities Wine Tasting & Auction at Tropicana Field (Zonin, Global, RNDC, PBC)
February 2010 Banfi/Danzante Abilities Guild Roman Wine Dinner at Alfano’s (Alfano Family)
January 2010 Pavillon Rouge Vintage Lee Neal Wine Dinner at Six Tables at The Peninsula Inn (Patrons)
November 2009 Abilities’ 50th Anniversary Celebration at Island Way Grill (Zonin)
July 2009 Bastille Day Abilities Guild French Wine Dinner & Auction at Safety Harbor Spa (RNDC)
June 2009 Stanley Lambert Winemaker/Chef Tom Pritchard at Salt Rock Grill
May 2009 Zonin A Taste of Italy Wine Dinner at The Venue (Zonin)
May 2009 Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival VIP, Grand Tasting, & Seminars at Don Cesar Resort
April 2009 International Rum Festival Distillers Rum Dinner at Teatro on Seventh (Polished Palate)
March 2009 20th Annual Abilities Wine & Food Festival at Tropicana Field (PBC, NDC, SWS)
January 2009 Chef Tom Pritchard 1200ºF Roast at the St. Petersburg Coliseum (Zonin, SWS, RNDC, PBC)
October 2008 Spirits of Mexico Tequila Dinner & Auction at Island Way Grill (Polished Palate)
October 2008 Zonin Tribute to George Locascio at Pepin Restaurant (Zonin)
August 2008 Evening in Tuscany Italian Wine Tasting at Mazzaro’s Italian Market (Zonin)
July 2008 Pine Ridge Wine Dinner at Parkshore Grill (PBC)
July 2008 Zonin Franco Giacosa Winemaker Dinner at GrillSmith (Zonin)
July 2008 Zonin Franco Giacosa Wine Tasting & Bottle Signing at Mazzaro’s Italian Market (Zonin)
July 2008 Zonin Franco Giacosa Winemaker Trade Tasting at Bella Brava (Zonin)
June 2008 Best of the Southwest Wine Dinner at Tucson’s Southwest Grill
May 2008 Bubble Bash at The Don Cesar Beach Resort (SWS)
May 2008 Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival Black-tie Gala & Auction at The Don Cesar Resort (SWS)
May 2008 Titanium Chef Challenge at The Don Cesar Beach Resort (SWS)
May 2008 Grand Opening of Grillside Central in Downtown St. Petersburg
March 2008 News Revolutionaries of Rum Dinner at Island Way Grill (Polished Palate, SWS)
March 2008 19th Annual Abilities/Washington State Wine Tasting & Auction at Tropicana Field
February 2008 Kendall-Jackson Randy Ullom Cellarmaster Wine Dinner at The Capital Grille (K-J & PBC)
February 2008 Napa Valley Vintners Wine-lovers in Paradise Showcase at Fazal Fazlin Residence (NVV)
February 2008 Nightlife Napa Valley Street Fest at International Plaza (NVV)
February 2008 Napa Valley Vintners Trade Tasting at Fleming’s Steakhouse (NVV)
January 2008 International Culinary Academy Awards Gala at The Renaissance Vinoy (SWS)
November 2007 Indian Fusion Wine Dinner with Fazal Fazlin and Suzy Peraza at Parkshore Grill
November 2007 Cosentino Winemaker Dinner at La Fogata Churrascaria (SWS)
October 2007 Escoffier Junior Society Wine Dinner at the Art Institute of Tampa (Zonin)
October 2007 Skyway Series II Wine Dinner with Paul Mattison & Chris Ponte at Mattison’s in Sarasota
September 2007 Rodney Strong Wine Dinner at Marchand’s Bar & Grill at the Renaissance Vinoy (SWS)
August 2007 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Wine Dinner at The Palm (Transatlantic)
August 2007 Spirits Trails Vodka/Gin Trail with Fabrizio Schenardi at Pelagia Trattoria (Polished Palate)
July 2007 Mezzacorona Feast with an Italian Flair Wine Dinner at Ponte’s Tuscan Grill (PBC)
June 2007 Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival Chef Appreciation at the Jayne Carusso residence (SWS)
May 2007 Perrier Jouët Bubble Bash at The Don Cesar Beach Resort (SWS)
May 2007 Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival Black-tie Gala & Auction at The Don Cesar Resort (SWS)
May 2007 Titanium Chef Challenge at The Don Cesar Beach Resort (SWS)
April 2007 Domaine Magellan Bruno Lafon Winemaker Dinner at Pelagia’s Trattoria
April 2007 Enchantment Private Preview Reception at Clearwater Beach (Orange Blossom)
March 2007 Celebration of Cuban Art & Culture at Café Ponte
March 2007 18th Annual Abilities Wine & Food Festival at Tropicana Field (PBC, NDC, SWS)
February 2007 World Beers Mingle at Café Alma (Microman, SWS, NDC, Unique Beers, and Great Bay)
January 2007 Graceland Cellars Wining & Dining With Elvis at O’Bistro
January 2007 Abilities Guild Italiano Wine Dinner at Alfano's (SWS)
November 2006 Toad Hall and Flora Springs Nat Komes Proprietor Wine Dinner at Savant Fine Dining
September 2006 Clarendon Hills Winemaker Dinner at Massimo’s (NDC)
September 2006 Abilities Guild Italian Wine Dinner at Alfano's (SWS)
September 2006 After-dark Young Professionals Wine Mingle at Cafe Alma (SWS, NDC)
September 2006 Abilities Guild Taste of Tuscany at Bella Vino catered by Alfano’s
August 2006 Hahn Estates Winemaker Dinner at Cafe Ponte (Wimbeldon)
July 2006 Zonin Mid-summer Night’s Dream Wine Dinner at The Melting Pot (Zonin)
June 2006 Skyway Series Wine Dinner with Chris Ponte & Paul Mattison at Café Ponte (SWS)
May 2006 Grand Opening VIP Party at Pappas Corner (Grillmarks)
April 2006 Chambord Kir Royale Brand Ambassador Reception at Café Ponte
March 2006 Cuban Art and Cultural Exhibit at Café Ponte
March 2006 17th Annual Abilities/Sonoma County Wine Festival at Tropicana Field (PBC, NDC, SWS)
March 2006 Sonoma Black-Tie Gala Dinner & Live Auction at Fazal Fazlin Residence
March 2006 Sonoma County Vintners Trade Reception on Yacht Starship (PBC, NDC, SWS)
January 2006 Australian Wine Bureau Showcase & Auction at A La Carte Pavilion
January 2006 Cerretto Festivale Italiano Abilities Guild Italian Wine Dinner at Alfano's (Coastal)
November 2005 Beaulieu Vineyards 100th Anniversary Wine Dinner at Capital Grille (Coastal)
October 2005 Country Vintner Wine Dinner at The Peppermill (CV)
October 2005 An Evening In Lago De Garda, Italy benefiting the Santos Family at Cafe Ponte
September 2005 After-dark Young Professionals Wine Mingle at Café Alma (SWS)
September 2005 Jim Bodkin Wine Dinner at Countryside Country Club (Jim Bodkin)
August 2005 Festa Italiano Abilities Guild Italian Wine Dinner at Alfano’s (William Grant)
August 2005 Jacob’s Creek/Rodney Strong Wine Dinner at Grand Opening of Catch Twenty-three (SWS)
August 2005 Abilities Wine & Food Festival Sponsor Solicitation at Jayne Carusso Residence (Salt Rock)
August 2005 Nickel & Nickel Viva La Dolce Vida Wine Dinner at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse (Transatl)
July 2005 Kobrand Wine Dinner at Bascom’s Chop House (Kobrand)
June 2005 Penfold’s Wine Dinner at Massimo’s (NDC)
May 2005 Hahn Estates Winemaker Dinner at Café Ponte (Wimbledon)
April 2005 Vine Cliff Winemaker Dinner at Salt Rock Gill (SWS)
March 2005 Princess Diana ? A Celebration at Florida International Museum (Salt Rock, Corson Amwyl)
March 2005 16th Annual Abilities Wine & Food Festival at Tropicana Field (PBC, NDC, SWS)
February 2005 Nightlife Napa Valley at SideBern’s (Napa Valley Vintners)
February 2005 Napa Valley Vintners Trade, Dinner, Consumer Tastings at Raymond James Stadium (NVV)
January 2005 Flora Springs/Peju Tom Pritchard/Jeannie Pierola Wine Dinner at Mike Kwasin’s (SWS)
November 2004 Luc Montadon Winemaker Dinner for Pam Kane at Island Way Grill (PBC)
November 2004 Murphy-Goode Winemaker Dinner at Pelagia Trattoria (PBC)
October 2004 Festival Italiano Wine Dinner at O’Bistro (Transatlantic)
September 2004 Clark Smith Winemaker Dinner at Salt Rock Grill (WineSmith)
September 2004 Vina Morande Winemaker Dinner at O’Bistro (The Country Vintner)
July 2004 Bodegas Muga Vinos de Espana Wine Dinner at Pepin (Stacole)
June 2004 Kunde Estates Wine Dinner at Redwoods (SWS)
May 2004 Parducci Vineyards Wine Dinner at Grecko Grill (SWS)
April 2004 Hahn Estates Winemaker Dinner at Café Ponte (Opici and Wimbledon)
March 2004 15th Annual Abilities Wine & Food Festival at Tropicana Field (PBC, NDC, SWS)
March 2004 Willamette/Rex Hill Oregon Wine Master Dinner at Six Tables at The Peninsula Inn (PBC)
January 2004 Baileyana Winemaker Dinner at Island Way Grill (PBC)
December 2003 Nederburg South African Wine Dinner at Profusion (Transatlantic)
December 2003 B.R. Cohn Winemaker Dinner at Portobello Grill (PBC)
November 2003 Hogue Winemaker Dinner at Samba Room (R. H. Phillips/HOGUE)
November 2003 Cliquot Wine Dinner at Alfano’s (SWS)
October 2003 Lolonis Winemaker Dinner at O’Bistro (Kindred Spirits and National)
September 2003 Stonestreet Winery Dinner at Profusion (PBC)
September 2003 Tobin James Winemaker Dinner at Texas Cattle Company (VinoVibe)
August 2003 Mer Soleil Wine Dinner at Texas Cattle Company (Stacole)
August 2003 Napa Valley Classics Wine Dinner at Alfano’s (SWS)
July 2003 Texas Cattle Company Wine Dinner (VinoVibe)
July 2003 Geyser Peak Annual VIP Wine Tasting at Grillmarks (SWS)
July 2003 Kendall-Jackson/La Crema Wine Dinner at Profusion (PBC)
June 2003 Merryvale Wine Dinner at Profusion (NDC)
May 2003 Benessere Winemaker Dinner at Island Way Grill (VinoVibe)
April 2003 Turnbull Winemaker Dinner at Six Tables at The Peninsula Inn (Stacole)
April 2003 Bell Wine Cellars Winemaker Dinner at Salt Rock Grill (Transatlantic)
March 2003 La Crema Winemaker Dinner at Island Way Grill (PBC)
March 2003 David & Michael Phillips Wine Dinner at Eric’s New World Bistro (Thoroughbred)
March 2003 14th Annual Abilities Wine Tasting & Silent Auction at Tropicana Field (PBC, NDC, SWS)
March 2003 Byron Winemaker Dinner at Salt Rock Grill
February 2003 Robert Mondavi Wine Dinner at Island Way Grill (SWS)
February 2003 Premier Napa Valley Vintners Consumer Tasting & Auction at Raymond James Stadium
February 2003 Premier Napa Valley Vintners Wine Dinner at Raymond James Stadium (Salt Rock Grill)
February 2003 Premier Napa Valley Vintners Trade Tasting at Raymond James Stadium(SRG/Sidebern’s)
January 2003 Photoagua at 8th Avenue Grill & Bistro (World Wines, PBC)
January 2003 Cakebread Cellars Winemaker Dinner at Island Way Grill (NDC)
January 2003 Napa Wine Tasting Preview at SideBern’s (NDC, SWS, PBC)
August 2002 Jacob’s Creek and Wyndam Estates Winemaker Dinner at Alfano’s (Pernod-Ricard)
April 2002 Via Pacifica New Zealand Wine Dinner at Mattison’s ? An American Bistro (VP)
March 2002 Moët & Chandon Champagne Winemaker Dinner at Island Way Grill (SWS)
March 2002 13th Annual Abilities Wine Tasting & Auction Planet of the Grapes at Tropicana Field
February 2002 Long Vineyards Winemaker Dinner at Mattison’s ? An American Bistro (Vintage Wine)
January 2002 Dopff & Irion Wine Dinner at Redwoods (World Wines, PBC)
November 2001 Nicolas Catena and Beltran Wine Dinner at O’Bistro (World Wines, PBC)
September 2001 Kim Crawford Winemaker Dinner at Grand Finale (World Wines, PBC)
May 2001 12th Annual Abilities Wine Tasting & Silent Auction at Tropicana Field (PBC, NDC, SWS)
October 2000 Napa Valley Vintners Trade & Consumer Tasting & Auction at Mayfair House, Coconut Grove
October 2000 Napa Valley Vintners Wine Tasting & Auction at Raymond James Stadium (NVV)
October 2000 Napa Valley Vintners Trade Tasting Wine Dinner at Raymond James Stadium (Salt Rock)
October 2000 Napa Valley Vintners Trade Tasting & Seminar at Raymond James Stadium (SRG/Sidebern’s)
October 2000 Napa Valley Vintners Trade Tasting & Seminar at the Orlando Science Center
May 2000 Passport to the Hemispheres Wine Tasting & Auction at the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables
May 1999 10th Annual Abilities Wine Tasting & Silent Auction at Tropicana Field (PBC, NDC, SWS)
May 1999 Gourmet Vintners Dinner Evening at the Louvre at Harborview Ctr (Alderbrook Vineyards)
April 1998 St. Supery Gourmet Vintners Wine Dinner & Auction with Chef Terzak at Harborview Ctr
May 1998 9th Annual Abilities/Sonoma County Wineries Wine Tasting at the Jet Executive Ctr Hangar
July 1997 Derrick Brooks Cigar Dinner & Auction Extravaganza at Sweetwater’s
March 1997 Napa Valley Vintners & Auction at the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables
March 1997 8th Annual Abilities/Napa Valley Vintners Wine Tasting at the Jet Executive Ctr Hangar
March 1997 Gourmet Vintners Wine Dinner & Auction with Neil Lynch at Ruth Eckerd Hall (SWS)
May 1996 Villizan Cigar Wine Dinner & Auction at the Black Angus Stockyard (Villizan and Havana)
March 1996 7th Annual Abilities/Sonoma County Wineries Wine Tasting at the Jet Executive Ctr Hangar
March 1996 Rodney Strong Wine Dinner & Auction at the Black Angus Stockyard (SWS)
November 1995 Gala Davidoff Cigar Dinner at The Cellar Club of the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables
March 1995 Rodney Strong Wine Dinner & Auction at the Black Angus Stockyard (SWS)
March 1995 Napa Valley Vintners Wine Tasting & Auction at the Design Center in Ft. Lauderdale (NVVA)
March 1995 Napa Valley Vintners Trade Tasting at the Design Center in Ft. Lauderdale (NVVA)
March 1995 Frog’s Leap Winemaker Dinner at the Design Center in Ft. Lauderdale (NVVA)
March 1995 6th Annual Abilities Wine Tasting under a tent at the ICOT Center (PBC, NDC, SWS)
May 1994 Lee Roy Selmon Barbeque Food Festival at Kingfish Wharf, Treasure Island
April 1994 5th Annual Abilities/Sonoma County Wineries Tasting under a tent at the ICOT Center
March 1993 4th Annual Abilities/Napa Valley Vintners Wine Tasting & Auction under a tent at ICOT Ctr
March 1992 3rd Annual Abilities/Sonoma County Wineries Wine Tasting under a tent at the ICOT Center
April 1991 2nd Annual Abilities Wine Tasting under the tent at the ICOT Ctr (PBC, NDC, SWS)
April 1990 1st Annual Abilities/Sonoma County Wineries Wine Tasting under a tent at the ICOT Center
NOTE: Please be certain to enjoy wines in moderation. We strongly encourage the use of designated drivers. If you have had too much to drink and should not drive, please call a taxicab or arrange to be driven home at our expense. DO NOT DRIVE IMPAIRED. Each guest agrees that the purchase of a reservation or their attendance at these events constitutes acknowledgement that the hosts shall not be liable for any injuries or damages to any guest or the property of any guest while attending or traveling to and from these events.
A copy of the official registration and financial information for the Abilities Foundation (SC-00117) may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-435-7352, within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. The Foundation does not use professional solicitors. 100% of each contribution is received by the Foundation. For federal income-tax purposes, that portion of your gift that exceeds the estimated fair market value of admission to events may be tax-deductible.
Abilities Foundation, 2735 Whitney Road, Clearwater, FL 33760-1610 727-600-8900 fdelucia@abilities.org.
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