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For Information Contact Karen Lesza at (239) 482-7706 or  Email Karen 

“Love Your Neighbor”, the 11th annual event benefiting The Heights Foundation, raised more than $300,000 for educational programs for at-risk kids in Harlem Heights. David and Linda Lucas were honored for their years of support of The Heights Foundation. Norman Love Confections and Mark Loren Designs helped create this signature event and have supported it since its inception.

A $100,000 giving challenge was made by Bill and Caroline Bloomhall, long-time supporters of The Heights Foundation. If the audience pledged a minimum of $100,000 in donations during the Fund-a-Need in the live auction, the Bloomhalls would match the amount. Attendees generously met the challenge.

Kathryn Kelly, Founder, President and CEO of The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center also announced plans to build a three-story educational building on The Heights Center property. Several supporters pledged more than $3 million toward the building. The building will house The Harlem Heights Community Charter School, a K-5 school and GLAD Kids, the organization’s preschool that serves children birth to five.

“Our mission is to build strong, self-sufficient families and education is the key to success,” said Kathryn Kelly. “The monies raised support our educational programs that include our charter school, our early learning center, enriching after school and summer camp programs, academic tutoring, scholarship and college access assistance, school supplies, and tuition support. We are so thankful for the support for our programs and absolutely amazed at the generous pledges we received toward our new educational building.”

Sponsors include Mark Loren Designs, Norman Love Confections, Gary and Sharyn Morgan, Kelly Brothers Marine Construction, Golisano Children’s Hospital, Entech, Mark and Gretchen Banks, Bill and Caroline Bloomhall, Dinah Bloomhall, Dave and Cheryl Copham, Robert and Ruth Ann Diefenbach, Fred and Elaine Hawkins, Rich and Sandy Heinrich, Kathryn Kleist and Kevin Derheimer, Dean and Jane Schreiner, Dennis Lapidus and Ann Marie Shields, Tom and Linda Van Wyk, Vee Yerrid and Buzz Waid and RG Architects. Special thanks to Greg & Jo Callaway of Gulf Harbour Properties, Vandy Major Photography, Angela Brant, Jason’s Deli and Creative Sound & Lighting, Bill Rogers Productions, Harold Balink, Jennifer’s Boutique, Gina Birch, and Brodeur-Carvell Fine Apparel.

Photos By Vandy Major

Love Your Neighbor Video By Bill Rogers Productions

“Love Your Neighbor”, the 10th annual event benefiting The Heights Foundation, raised a record $443,000 for educational programs for at-risk kids in Harlem Heights. The event was held at the Gulf Harbour home of Mary Jo Little. The VIP Pre Party was held at the home of David and Susan Knust. Mark Loren, Norman and Mary Love were honored for their years of support of The Heights Foundation. Norman Love Confections and Mark Loren Designs helped create this signature event and have supported it since its inception.

A $100,000 giving challenge was made by Bill and Caroline Bloomhall, residents of Gulf Harbour and long-time supporters of The Heights Foundation. If the audience pledged a minimum of $100,000 in donations during the Fund-a-Need in the live auction, the Bloomhalls would match the amount. Attendees generously met the challenge and donated $131,250.

Guests enjoyed an assortment of culinary creations from popular local restaurants and chefs including Bahama Breeze Island Grille, Blu Sushi, Cru, Gather, LYNQ, Norman Love Confections, The Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market, Three Fishermen Seafood Restaurant. The Lighthouse Resort/Tiki Bar and Yucatan Beach Stand provided beverages.  VIP attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres from Black Salt Culinary and wines from Benovia Winery.

Auctioneer Scott Robertson along with celebrity emcee Kellie Burns of NBC-2 conducted the live auction that included an insider’s trip for eight to Cuba with Chef Gloria Jordan, a sunset cruise and dinner with wine pairings aboard the 101 foot yacht, TÒ-KALÒN, a one-of-a-kind necklace created for the event by Mark Loren, a trip for six to Montpelier Plantation and Beach, St. Kitts and Nevis, a 40 person party on the rooftop at Society, a dinner for eight by renowned chef Brian Roland of Crave Culinaire, and a dinner for eight at the Iona McGregor Fire Station. Music was provided by Randy and Lori Thomas. Casual modeling was provided by Jennifer’s boutique.

Sponsors include Mark Loren Designs, Norman Love Confections, FineMark National Bank & Trust, Suncoast Credit Union Foundation, Ed & Connie Lizak, JP Morgan Chase & Company, B&I Contractors, Avanti Salon & Day Spa, Victor & Katherine Mayeron, Jason & Sherri Huff of Huff Insurance, Ron & Kim Agypt, Mark & Gretchen Banks, Bill & Caroline Bloomhall, Dinah Bloomhall, Dave & Cheryl Copham, Golisano Children’s Hospital, Fred & Elaine Hawkins of Private Client Insurance Services, Rich & Sandy Heinrich, The Javedan Family, Gary & Sharyn Morgan, Richard & Vicki Pitbladdo, Dean & Janie Schreiner, Tom & Linda Van Wyk, Don & Andi Vogt and Cliff & Georgeanne Williams.

Special thanks to Greg & Jo Callaway of Gulf Harbour Properties, Vandy Major Photography, Angela Brandt, Jason’s Deli and Creative Sound & Lighting.

“The Gulf Harbour community has been so supportive of The Heights Foundation and embraced their neighbors in the Harlem Heights community,” said Kathryn Kelly, President and CEO of The Heights Foundation. “Our mission is to build strong, self-sufficient families and education is the key to success. The monies raised support our educational programs that include our charter school, enriching after school and summer camp programs, academic tutoring, scholarship and college access assistance, school supplies, and tuition support. Each program is geared to meet the specific needs of children and young adults who seek to further their education.”

For more information about the Heights Center and The Heights Foundation visit www.heightsfoundation.org or call (239) 482-7706.

Photos by Vandy Major

Photo Booth By Photo Magic Events

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 Wine & Culinary Cruise for Eight Aboard the 101-foot M/Y Tò-Kalòn with Cheryl and Dave Copham

Eight guests will enjoy a one hour cruise featuring champagne and hors d’oeuvres.  You’ll return to the dock for an on-board plated four-course wine dinner created by Black Salt Culinary.  Dave has personally paired the exquisite Mondavi wines to each course.  Mutually agreeable date in fall 2018, before December 31.

New York & The Plaza

Three nights and four days for two guests at The Plaza Hotel, a seven course tasting menu dinner at Michelin-starred restaurant Daniel, two tickets to a Broadway show, $500 gift certificate from Morton’s Steakhouse, round trip transportation from airport to hotel,  $1,000 gift certificate from Brodeur Carvell, a $500 gift certificate from Jennifer’s, a $750 travel voucher, and more!

 

St. Kitts & Nevis

4-night stay for up to 6 people in Premier Rooms (double occupancy) with breakfast. Includes $2,400 voucher for air travel and dining.  Montpelier is a 300 year-old sugar plantation that now happily embraces effortless luxury.  The rooms offer stunning sea views and the private beach is complete with hammocks, cabanas and beach bar.

Montpelier invites you to be active, be sun-soaked, discover waterfalls, explore centuries old ruins or simply enjoy tropical island life in the West Indies.  Some restrictions apply.

Two VIP Tickets to the sold out Maroon 5 Red Pill Blues Concert

Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the BB&T Center, Sunrise. Club Lexus tickets include VIP parking, gourmet dinner and dessert and complimentary beer and wine. Includes two nights accommodations at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel and three day use of a Land Rover or Jaguar from Jaguar – Land Rover of Fort Myers.

Cuba with Chef Gloria Jordan

Mark Loren Custom Necklace

This one-of-a-kind necklace has been designed, created and donated by International multi-award winning jeweler Mark Loren.

The necklace is created with a large Black Coral branch holding a rare, 6.69ct cushion-cut, Golden Natural Zircon (cut by nationally known gem cutter Clay Zava).

 The Black Coral is suspended from a chain of Baroque Freshwater Pearls with an exceptional, highly iridescent, large, Yangtze River Pearl drop that is removable from the bottom of the coral and can be worn separately as a pendant.  With .65cts of diamond accents to finish this truly special necklace from Mark exclusively for Love Your Neighbor.

Evening in Morocco Dinner for 8 by Crave Culinaire

Culinary creations and wine pairings by The Wine Merchant await 8 guests for a private, in-home dinner by the extraordinary Chef Brian Roland of Crave Culinaire and Venue Naples.

This beautiful and exotic four-course dining experience is perfect for a special occasion or corporate entertaining. 

Professional event photos will be provided by Mila Bridger Photography.

Includes all set-up, deliveries, servers and clean-up as well as all plateware and glassware rentals, linens, floral centerpiece and tablescape design. 

Dinner for Ten at The Fire Station

Enjoy dinner for 10 prepared by the fire fighters and tour the fire station.  Check out their equipment like the Jaws of Life and the Haligan tool.

Includes limousine transportation to and from the station.

Brought to you by the Iona McGregor Fire Protection and Rescue District.

 

Send a Heights Kid To Summer Camp and AfterSchool

$2,500 sponsors a child through the entire AfterSchool program. Year-long support for at-risk youth allows parents to work and kids to succeed.

$1,000 provides a safe, fun, enriching Summer Camp experience.  All summer long, kids expand technology skills, learn arts and science and are more physically fit.

$100 provides one week of camp for one child, with nutritious food, educational enrichment, and life-skills building programs.

Pinot Pairing Dinner with Harold and Gina

Pinot Pairing Dinner with Harold Balink of Harold’s and media personality and wine journalist Gina Birch.  Don’t miss this special opportunity to indulge your inner gourmet! Only 24 seats are available. Reserve at $750 per person. Date:  Tuesday, April 24, 2018

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