If you're not looking forward to jockeying for elbow room at a big-box retailer, or you're looking for something other than online gift certificates to get your loved ones for the holidays, these Pasco County businesses may have ideas for you. ...more

November 27, 2009

Events BENZIGER CALIFORNIA WINE DINNER: Columbia Restaurant, 2117 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa, will host a wine dinner featuring wines from Benziger Family Winery of Sonoma County, Calif., 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday; $75. Guest of honor will be Erinn Benziger. Call (813) 248-4961. ...more

September 24, 2008

Events FUNDRAISER: Fine Wine & Spirits Warehouse will host a wine tasting to raise money for the Tampa Bay Lighthouse for the Blind, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. The event will be held at the home of Mike Kwasin, 3613 S. Beach Drive, Tampa, and will feature wine and appetizers. Suggested donations are $25 per person, $40 per couple. Call (813) 837-8941. ...more

September 17, 2008

Events WINE AND CHEESE FOR CHARITY: Whole Foods Market, 1548 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, will host a wine and cheese tasting benefit for Metropolitan Ministries on Friday and Sept. 19. Tickets are $10 per person. All ticket sales will be donated to Metropolitan Ministries. For information, call (813) 874-9435. ...more

September 10, 2008

Events GRILL AND CHILL: SideBern's, 2208 W. Morrison Ave., Tampa, will offer a summer celebration of beer and barbecue on its patio, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday; $45. Call (813) 258-2233, or register at www.bernsfinewines.com. ...more

September 3, 2008

Events DOG DAYS OF SUMMER: 400 Corey Ave., downtown St. Pete Beach. Merchants will host a free sampling of wine, beer and food from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; free; (727) 363-6888. ...more

August 27, 2008

Events SPCA FUNDRAISER: Bella Vino Wine and Cheese Market, 100 Indian Rocks Road N., Belleair Bluffs, will host the Dog Days of Summer Benefit for SPCA of Tampa Bay, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The event will feature Chris Lynch of Mutt Lynch Winery and samplings of three Doggone Good Tail Wagging wines. Cost is $20, minimum donation; (727) 584-5552. ...more

August 20, 2008

Events VINTAGE WINE CELLARS: 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, (813) 879-2931. The wine shop will celebrate its 15th anniversary by offering a tasting featuring 20 wines, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday; $10. ...more

June 25, 2008

Events VINO 100 ST. PETERSBURG, 5056 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 522-8466. These events are scheduled: ...more

June 11, 2008

CHARLIE'S WINE BAR: 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa; (813) 250-1967. These events are scheduled: Champagne Tasting, 7:30 p.m. Friday; $25 in advance. ...more

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