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Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest 2012

If you were looking for perfection, Norman Love Confections had it all during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent

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If you were looking for perfection, Norman Love Confections had it all during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent

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  • Nothing but smiles for Dan Fink as he poses with the Raven's Cheerleaders during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Musician Bill Colletti plays the flugelhorn as guests arrive to a reception for the 2012 Southwest Florida Food and Wine Fest at Jim and Tomasina Shiroâ’s home in Naples Friday, February 24, 2012.
  • Host Paula Polito talks with Ed Cameron during a reception for the 2012 Southwest Florida Food and Wine Fest in Naples Friday, February 24, 2012.
  • Jim and Tomasina Shiro, Dean Corsones and Paula Polito hosted a reception Friday, February 24, for the 2012 Southwest Florida Food and Wine Fest.
  • Christina Zimmer and Angelo Marchese sang opera for guests at the reception for the 2012 Southwest Florida Food and Wine Fest at Jim and Tomasina Shiroâ’s home in Naples Friday, February 24, 2012.
  • Joan Muir, from right, Sue Dalton and Joyce Codispoti adore the opera singers during the reception for the 2012 Southwest Florida Food and Wine Fest at Jim and Tomasina Shiroâ’s home in Naples Friday, February 24, 2012.
  • Castello Banfi Ambassador Luciano Castiello introduces the choice of wines for the evening during the reception for the 2012 Southwest Florida Food and Wine Fest at Jim and Tomasina Shiroâ’s home in Naples Friday, February 24, 2012.
  • Sea Salt Chef Fabrizio Aielli prepares dishes for guests at a reception of the 2012 Southwest Florida Food and Wine Fest at Jim and Tomasina Shiroâ’s home in Naples Friday, February 24, 2012.
  • Steve Gross has a few laughs with Raven Cheerleaders Dana W. and Adriene B. during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Bill and Susan Vareschi during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Chef Christian Vivet from Blue Windows French Bistro prepares a sizzling dish during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • 'Hef' with Raven Cheerleaders Courtney L., left, Heather C., Angel P., and Leslie A. during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Sherri Lauren, left, Dawn Dessak, Brenda Gray and Andie Vogt enjoy a few cocktails during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Ingrid Aielli and Rose O'DellKing during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Sarah Nirenberg and Chef Andy Hunter from The Bay House during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • The Raven's Cheerleaders performed their routine for the commencement of the live auction during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Just a little taste of heaven during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Danny Boucher, Head Server for Blue Windows French Bistro serves Shrimp/Escargot and Scallops Vol au Vent during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Nikki Sidebottom of Republic National Distributing pours June Bianchi a taste of one of their fine wines during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Musical entertainment throughout the afternoon was provided by The Inicial's Jimmy V. and Tony G. during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Chef Andy Hunter from The Bay House prepares to give guests a little taste of heaven during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Chef Eric Truglas of Lush French Bakery prepares his Golden Apple French Tart during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Miromar Development and Miromar Lakes Beach and Country Club Founder and CEO Margaret Antonier with Robert Roop, left and Bob Miozzo, Director of Amenities for Miromar Lakes during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero on Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Denise Cobb, left and Sandy Stillwell toast to the afternoon events during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Sandy Stillwell was the winning bidder of 'The Art of Slovenia' and congratulated by the Artist Jure Cekuta during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Andie and Don Vogt were the winning bidders of 'A Little Bit of Country in The Windy City'. A concert in Chicago with country singer and actor Tim McGraw during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Sous Chef Jamie Celaya of the Hyatt Regency adds a finishing touch during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Live Auction scenes from the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Live Auction scenes from the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Live Auction scenes from the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Daniela Jaeger, left, Sharon MacDonald and Betsy Alderman during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Sarah Nirenberg and Chef Andy Hunter from The Bay House during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • It was obvious why this Silent Auction item was called 'Big Time' during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • If you were looking for perfection, Norman Love Confections had it all during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • If you were looking for perfection, Norman Love Confections had it all during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • George 'Hef' Kane with Linda Glantz during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Ellen and John Sheppard during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Chef Jason Grasty from Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine prepares his Lobster Pot Stickers during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent
  • Raven's Cheerleaders pose in their beautiful cocktail dresses during the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest held at Miromar Lakes Beach & Country Club in Estero, Saturday February 25, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent

The Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest was held Friday at a glamorous North Naples home. The festival has pledged $10 million to help build a new children's hospital in Lee County.

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