With "Auld Lang Syne" cued for its moment in the midnight spotlight and stemware - brimming with the first year's batch of Florida Estate Winery special-edition, kumquat-infused champagne - raised high, it is time to bid adieu to 2009, an interesting year, to say no more. ...more

December 31, 2008

CLASSES FOODIES: 2312 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 209-1418. ...more

December 14, 2008

WINE DINNER AND AUCTION: Belleair Grill and Wine Bar, 1575 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater, will hold an Italian holiday dinner, wine tasting and silent auction from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Proceeds will go to the Wunsch Family Foundation, benefiting children with cancer. Cost is $75 per person. For reservations, call (813) 393-8987. ...more

December 7, 2008