More than 100 wines, champagnes and ports from around the world, in addition to fine food and auction and drawing items, will be available at the 11th annual Taste of Carrollwood on Saturday. ...more

November 19, 2009

Just because money is tight doesn't mean you have to give up the grape. ...more

March 29, 2009

VETERANS GROUPS This Week DINNER AND KARAOKE: AMVETS Post 16, 9638 State Road 52, Hudson, will host a dinner and karaoke from 2 to 5 p.m. today. The cost for dinner is $6.50. For information, call (727) 868-7391. ...more

February 1, 2009

One of the major ways local charities raise money is by luring wealthy benefactors to posh events with the promise of gourmet food made and donated by the area's top chefs and restaurateurs. ...more

January 11, 2009

EVENTS CHEF ROAST: Chef Tom Pritchard's legendary contributions to the culinary and charitable communities will be recognized with a reception, wine dinner and roast at The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Jan. 12. Proceeds benefit the Abilities Foundation and will fund its Disabled Veterans Job Placement Program. Cost is $100 a person; $1,250 per corporate table. For reservations and information, call (727) 538-7370, ext. 345, or go to www.abilitiesfoundation.com. ...more

January 4, 2009

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

EVENTS SPECIAL EVENT: Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium, 2080 Badlands Drive, Brandon, will host Holiday Hounds, 5 to 7 p.m. today. Pets are welcome but must be well-behaved, well-groomed and leashed. Dogs will be offered a Zukes treat or dog biscuit. Call (813) 653-2418 to sign up; free. ...more

November 30, 2008

CHARITY WINE TASTING: St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, will host Toast 4 Charity, a wine tasting to benefit the Vincent Lacavalier Foundation, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Join Lightning players for a food and wine tasting with Roy's Restaurant chef Kiel Lombardo. There will also be a live and silent auction. Cost is $150 and includes a ticket to the game; (813) 301-6521. ...more

November 23, 2008

EVENTS FALL WINE DINNER: Bern's Fine Wines & Spritis, 1002 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, will host a dinner featuring wines of German winemaker, Ernst Loosen, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday. Cost is $125 per person; (813) 250-9463. ...more

November 9, 2008

Events ART DINNER: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 4322 W. Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, will host a benefit wine dinner featuring world-renowned still life artist Thomas Arvid at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Cost: $175 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Proceeds benefit the 1Voice Foundation, which assists children with cancer and their families. For reservations, call (813) 874-9463. ...more

November 2, 2008