VIPs get a preview of what's to come

D'Arcy Arpke and Co-Chairman Michael Klauber

A champagne wall greeted guests upon their arrival.

Jordan Oliveira-Heller, Asa Thomas and Dan Starostecki

Tony Fitzgerald and Donita Gildchrist

Karen Beach and Maryanne Andrews

Co-Chairman Michael Klauber and Vance Dickinson

Elaina Mand and Lauren Tominelli

Patrick Walls and Dell Bauslaugh with Bill and Danielle Schulz

Executive Director Sarah Firstenberger thanks guests for coming.

Beth Owen-Cipielewski is the President of the Sarasota-Manatee Originals and Co-Owner of Siesta Ke Oyster Bar.

Mallory and Fran Groutt

The event was held at Sarasota Porsche.

Executive Director Sarah Firstenberger with Co-Chairman Michael and Terri Klauber

Megan Bogart and Debbie Mrstik

Susan Wood and Joseph Phillips

Dawn Shay and Erin McGregor

A handful of the wineries came to the kick off event to serve their wines.

Britt Rader, Erin Moran and Becca Chin-Yee

There were a couple restaurants in attendance to sample out their dishes.

Bell Wine Cellars had a "best in show" wine last year.

Michael Helmer and Nicole Carbon