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Ranch Rotary uncorks annual Wine Fest


  • By Michael Eng
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 13, 2010
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Ranch Rotary uncorks annual Wine Fest
Henry Swain represented Bronco Wine Company.
Henry Swain represented Bronco Wine Company.
Lakewood Ranch Rotarians Don Stanton and Steve Bordes worked hard at this year's festival.
Lakewood Ranch Rotarians Don Stanton and Steve Bordes worked hard at this year's festival.
MacAllister's served several dishes at this year's festival.
MacAllister's served several dishes at this year's festival.
The dessert spread was amazing at this year's Food & Wine Fest.
The dessert spread was amazing at this year's Food & Wine Fest.
Manatee Technical Institute's Leroy McDaniel thoroughly enjoyed serving guests at his school’s booth.
Manatee Technical Institute's Leroy McDaniel thoroughly enjoyed serving guests at his school’s booth.
Jenn Curtsinger was intrigued by the beer cupcakes.
Jenn Curtsinger was intrigued by the beer cupcakes.
Guests perused a variety of gifts at the silent auction.
Guests perused a variety of gifts at the silent auction.
Keiser University student Clifford Aronson worked at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club booth.
Keiser University student Clifford Aronson worked at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club booth.
This year's festival featured more than 300 wines.
This year's festival featured more than 300 wines.
Doug Deming and The Jewel Tones performed a variety of jazz and blues tunes.
Doug Deming and The Jewel Tones performed a variety of jazz and blues tunes.
The festival featured more than 300 different wines.
The festival featured more than 300 different wines.

 

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