Taste of the Islands, presented by Edison National
Bank/Bank of the Islands, is an annual fundraiser for
the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW).
CROW not only benefits from the money raised but by helping attendees better
understand the organization’s mission of saving wildlife through compassion,
care and education.
“We are pleased that as a non-profit organization, we can
host an event that draws a group from across all of Southwest Florida,” said
Steve Greenstein, executive director of CROW.
This year’s Taste, on Sunday, November 11 from 12:30 to 5
p.m. at Sanibel Community Park, celebrates the 31st year of the tradition in
which 20 restaurants from Sanibel and Captiva participate.
“We draw from the best local independent eateries in all
of Florida and that is what makes the event so special,” said event chair
Melissa Congress.
This year’s Taste features two acclaimed local bands,
Rocker and Stolen Fruit, as well as face painting by Ms. Sylvia and specialty
T-shirts with the Taste logo designed this year by Dave Drotleff.
The server competition run by the City of Sanibel’s
Recreation Department has become a favorite in recent years, with relay teams
sprinting to deliver drinks without spilling. Another popular recent addition
is a silent auction offering a diversity of items from gift certificates for
various fine jewelry stores to stays in nearby beach resorts, to services and even
a year’s social membership at The
Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, or golf and tennis lessons
This annual treat is only possible through the support of
sponsors like Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands and the many other
supporters including:
Gold – Adventures In Paradise, Coral Veterinary, Molnar
Electric, Sam Galloway Ford, Warm Vanilla Sun
Friends – Brian Murty, realtor, Budweiser, Congress
Jewelers, Donna and John Schubert, LCEC, Linda and
Wayne Boyd, RS Walsh Landscaping, Sanibel Gear, Sanibel
Taxi, Veolia
Supporting – Barrier Island Title, Billy’s Bike &
Rental, Caloosa Tent & Rental, Dan Hahn Custom Builders, Greenwood
Consulting, Heidrick & Co. Insurance, Inns of Sanibel, John Gee & Co.,
Nave Plumbing, South Seas Island Resort, ‘Tween Waters Inn.
Media sponsors include the Island Sun, The River Weekly
News and Times of the Islands.
For more information, visit TasteSanibelCaptiva.com.
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