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AUCTION ITEMS
Updated 01/21/08
Live Auction:
Tour Argentina! Fly coach roundtrip on American Airlines to visit two of Argentina’s best destinations! Take and American Airlines flight from Miami to Buenos Aires to stay at the 5 star Hyatt Regency for 3 nights in their Park Deluxe Room with breakfast for two daily. Then hop over to the city of Mendoza on American Airlines for another glorious four night stay I a double room with breakfast included at the Park Hyatt Mendoza, returning to Miami feeling relaxed on American Airlines. Value: $8,500
Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Palm Restaurant: Have your caricature painted alongside other celebrities and VIPs on the wall at The Palm Restaurant for an auction prize that is truly unique and priceless.
Owner’s Suite on Carnival Cruise Lines: Cruise the Caribbean in style for four days/three nights in the Owner’s Suite of Carnival’s Fascination. This suite has more space that some condos and is the only cabin on one of the top floors of the ship with a private balcony and picture window views that give passengers a view of the swimming pool and decks below. This prize can not be purchased; so, take this opportunity to bid on a unique vacation like few others. Value: Priceless.
The Biltmore Hotel's Everglades Suite: Enjoy a two-night stay in the luxurious Everglades Suite (The Al Capone Suite" at Coral Gables historic Biltmore Hotel. This weekend package includes The Biltmore's fabulous Sunday brunch for four as well as two treatments at The Biltmore Spa.
Silent Auction:
University of Miami NGJ Information Systems: Interested in information systems, voice and data communications, and emerging technologies certification? UM is offering enrollment in one course of the current or future semesters curriculum being offered at the NGJ Institute through January 2009 with up to $1,900.00 of tuition waived!
Fleming’s Prime Steak House & Wine Bar : For a night of laughter, delicious food, delectable wine, and fun bring 12 of your closest friends/family for this incredible dinner for 12 with wine basket. Valued at $2,200.00
Sonesta Bayfront Hotel: For those who love the Coconut Grove and want get away for a great weekend with a room overlooking the water, the Sonesta has the best view in the Grove. Enjoy a two night stay with breakfast daily for two in the Panorama Restaurant with one of Miami ’s most beautiful views. Value $600.00.
The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs: Visit many of our Nation's natural wonders with a two night stay (Sun. through Thurs. only)at this 5 Diamond hotel located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains with three championship golf courses, an award winning tennis club and an internationally renowned European Spa. Valued at up to $600
Mansion Dandi Royal: Take up the tango with this four-day stay at the historic Mansion Dandi Royal in Buenos Aires, Argentina! This package includes tango lessons and a show. The hotel is also offering a discount for guest wanting to book additional nights. Estimated Value: $1,000
The Ritz Carlton South Beach: Enjoy a two night stay with deluxe accomodations are the fabulous beachfront property.
Good May through October only, Sunday - Thurs. Expires 10/31/08
The Doubletree Hotel - Coconut Grove : For those who love Biscayne Bay , this hotel over looks the glittering Miami skyline. It provides Euro-flavored accommodations. Enjoy a two night dream deal weekend at an incredible $500.00. You do not want to miss this!
Ocean Reef Club : Enjoy a fabulous two night stay with golf for two at Ocean Reef Club, located in beautiful Key Largo ! You will not want to miss this amazing opportunity! Valued at $1,000.00
Carlson Wagonlit/Business Travel Advisors: Enjoy a seven days stay for two at the beautiful Sonesta Hotel in Lima, Peru. Includes coach airfare roundtrip from Miami.Rene Ruiz: For those who love to look classy in high-end fashion this certificate is for you. You will get this rare opportunity to shop in Rene Ruiz’s beautiful store. $2,500 certificate.
Panorama Restaurant : Enjoy dinner for four in the Panorama Restaurant located in the Sonesta Bayfront Hotel Coconut Grove. Estimated value: $200.00
Catering by Lovables: Take this unique opportunity to enjoy an Executive Luncheon for your office of up to ten guest, delivered on the day of your choice, Monday through Friday. Value: $500
TOWN Kitchen & Bar: Invite ten friends to TOWN Kitchen & Bar for complimentary drinks and appetizers for two hours! They will even train one member of your party to “work the bar,” mixing drinks and entertaining the group from behind the bar. (Not available Thursday through Saturday) Estimated Value: $350
Pasha’s Fresh Mediterranean Cuisine: Known for its healthy food and rated as one of Zagat’s 2006 Best Buys, Pasha’s is the perfect place to gather a group of friends or family for a party with this $250 gift certificate. Try one of their many locations while keeping a look out for the opening of their newest location in Coral Gables.
Lucy Agnes Couture: Treat your self to something fabulous from Lucy Agnes Couture with this $100 Gift Certificate. Can be used on any item in the store except for accessories!
Artigiano, Inc.: Have a Men’s Shirt custom made by Artigiano, Inc. of Coral Gables. Value: $200
Furla: Ladies, you can never have too many bags! Its suede and leather with zipper across the top, layover silver ring detail and comes in the color Creta. It is great for everyday and travel. Value: $495
Capretto Shoes: Turn heads with this Gold “Sacha” Carrie Torres Handbag. Value: $430
Coral Gables BID: Use this $150 Gift Certificate from the Coral Gables BID at a large selection of shops located on Miracle Mile or in Coral Gables. Chose from boutiques, jewelers, galleries, spas, and many more!
Anacapri Italian Cuisine & Market: If you love traditional Italian-American food, then Anacapri is the place for you. The menu is full of Italian classics that will keep you coming back for more! Value $100
Vicki at Jireh Salon: Start the new year with a make over! Enjoy a new hair color and haircut by Vicki at the Jireh Salon. Value: $120
Cold Stone Creamery: If you have a sweet tooth then this is the auction item for you! Enjoy one small round Signature ice cream cake each month for ONE YEAR! If you would like a custom cake just let them know 72 hours in advance.
Isabel, Fine Home Accessories: Looking for something special to brighten up or accent your home? Find some thing amazing at Isabel’s and enjoy it even more with this $75 gift certificate.
Montica Jewelry: Buy yourself something beautiful with this $250 gift certificate and store it in the accompanying $150 Leather Travel Jewelry Case. Estimated Value: $400
Tiffany & Co.: Get something special at Tiffany & Co. with these two $100 Gift Cards (bid separately)
Carnival Center: Enjoy three works presented by the Miami City ballet from Orchestra Circle Seating. This package includes two “A” tickets to "Program III" at Ziff Ballet Opera House located in the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts in the new Downtown Miami, on Saturday March 1, 2008 at 8 P.M. Value: $150
University of Florida Souvenir Football: signed by Chris Leak, quaterback for the 2007 National Championship Floida Gators Team
donated by Hank Langston. Priceless
Collectible original leather Notre Dame Football: donated by Hank Langston
University of Miami 1997 Baseball Scorecard: donated by Hank Langston
Collectible Original Duke University Football Helmet: donated by Hank Langston
Chef Aliza’s : If you have kids, they will love to celebrate their birthday bash at Chef Aliza’s! This birthday party for 12 children valued at $360.00 will make your little one the happiest kid on earth!
Bonefish Grill: For the best fish in town as well as an array of other great dishes, bring your next party to Bonefish Grill that is offering a fabulous dinner for (10) ten. Value: $250
La Cofradia: Bring a party of (6) six guests to partake in a pre set menu with wine pairings for a special evening out at this fine restarant renowned for its excellent cuisine. Value: $600
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: Come to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens and bring your family and friends too! This one year membership will includes a Membership Introductory Packet which includes the most recent issue of The tropical Garden, a Calendar of Events, a Reciprocal Gardens Brochure, a Reciprocal Science Museum Listing, a schedule of more than 30 current classes, a description of volunteer opportunities and a membership card. In addition to the one-year membership, 10 Lichtenstein at Night Passes are included! Value: $420
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden : Enjoy four entrance passes valued at $20.00, as you stroll through paths filled with beautiful tropical plants and flowers; a world class tropical garden.
Ms. Dona Priza: The Prana Yoga Center : What better way to meditate, de-stress and strengthen your core than using the 3-month unlimited class card valued at $500.00 for Yoga sessions.
LaCuisine: Take in a Celebrity Cooking Demonstration with these two tickets to any one Professional Cooking Demonstration hosted by LaCuisine. Value: $152
The Big Cheese : For all those cheese lovers out there, The Big Cheese has graciously given us two gift certificates for $20.00 each.
Coral Gables Acupuncture : Preservation and advancement of the art of acupuncture, science and practice of Oriental Medicine in an ethical manner, which enhances the well-being of the general public, is what this place is all about. What a better way to achieve this than with two treatments valued at $500.00 from Dr. Chasens!
Miami Art Museum : If you have wanted to quench that longing for culture and art, now is your chance! Miami Art Museum has given us a $75.00 Family Membership which can be yours!
The John Pallot Golf Academy : Enjoy this once in a lifetime opportunity to learn how to play golf from the PGA Southern Chapter Teacher of the Year ’03 award winner John Pallot! It is a one hour lesson for two valued at $150.00, and you get to use the beautiful golf course that is on the Biltmore property.
Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant and Take Away : Whether you are a native to Miami Beach or not, you must stop by this delightful family owned restaurant for some amazing seafood! Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant has given a $50.00 gift certificate to tantalize your taste buds!
Burger Bob’s Granada Snack Shop : If you want a friendly place, where everybody knows your name, Burger Bob’s is the place to be. Come and enjoy his delicious burgers. Choose this item and you will receive 5 $20.00 gift certificates. Value : $100
Maroosh Mediterranean Restaurant : Those who like to dine in culture and spice come and use this certificate for up to $50.00 credit for a Mediterranean feast!
Duffy’s Tavern : Come and enjoy laughs with your friends, burgers, beer battered fries, a variety of sandwiches or whatever strikes your fancy at this ultra casual pub with 4 $10.00 gift certificates. Not only does it provide a great atmosphere for college students, but also an atmosphere for families.
Northern Trust : Who better to trust your money with than Northern Trust! This one annual membership for two can be yours! A $635.00 value!
The Miami Herald – Dave Barry : If you thoroughly enjoy reading, curl up with this classic book “Peter and the Shadow Thieves” written by Dave Barry. It is definitely one you won’t want to put down! Also enjoy this CD “The Angel, & Walter the Miracle Christmas Dog” narrated by Dave Barry. The last treasure is a signed photograph of Dave Barry himself! Valued at $34.00 plus.
Books & Books : What is one of your all time favorite classic novels? If you don’t own it yet, take this $25.00 gift certificate from Books & Books and put it towards buying it! Why would you want to miss out on bringing so much pleasure to the imagination!?
Actor’s Playhouse: Take in a show at your convenience with a Flexible Anytime Subscription from Actor’s Playhouse! Flexible tickets allow you to reserve seats for any performance at anytime (up-grade admission for Opening Nights based on availability). The Box Office holds prime seating in each performance for Flexible Subscribers. Use your tickets all at one time or for any Main stage show this season. This subscription includes 8-flex tickets, two for each show. Value: $350
New Theatre : Enjoy two tickets to “A Nervous Smile” from February 21st through March 23, 2008 showing at New Theatre . Valued at $80
Beverly Hills Café: Have brunch, lunch or dinner with this $30 gift certificate to the Beverly Hills Café with locations in South Miami, Miami Lakes, Hollywood, Tamarac, Cooper City & Plantation.
Turnberry Bank : $100.00 Savings Bond
The Giving Tree: These keepsake Precious Moments Angels can be yours! Included is a stand where you can display these beautiful creations. Valued at $245.00.
The Giving Tree : Beautifully hand made throw, a beautiful and elegant accessory for any home. Value: more than $350.00
The Giving Tree: Give your children hours of fun with this basket of Webkins! These ten plush pets come to life online in a virtual environment. With virtual cash to take care of each pet and plenty of games to play, taking care of these pets is fun and easy! Value: $175
The Giving Tree: Light up the room with this beautiful "Bless This Home" lamp from the “Heartwood Creek” Collection by Jim Shore for Enesco! The “Heartwood Creek” Collection is a richly colorful, hand painted, old-fashioned and will rekindle warm thoughts
from years ago. Value: $150
The Giving Tree: Hang these “Twelve Days of Christmas” Ornaments on your tree next Christmas! These beautifully hand crafted ornaments will complete any tree. As part of the “Heartwood Creek” Collection by Jim Shore for Enesco, you can be sure to treasure these ornaments for many years. Value: $150
The Giving Tree: Handmade Afghan made with Ingenue Mohair Value: $350
The Giving Tree: Hand Knit High-fashion Yarn Shawl Value: $150
The Giving Tree: Set of 4 Mini Seasons Angels by Jim Shore for Enesco Value: $80
The Giving Tree: “Santa Takes Flight” by Jim Shore or Enesco Value: $75
The Giving Tree: “Harmony” Snowman with Bird & Cat by Jim Shore for Enesco Value: $65
The Giving Tree: “It’s a Girl” Baby Basket which includes a receiving blanket, bib, frame, rattle, and wash mitt. Value: $100
The Giving Tree: Baby Basket including comfort slinky, bib, blanket, pacifier holder, frame and sleepy-time lamb.
Value: $100
The Giving Tree: Ty Girlz Hand Knit 100% Cotton Girl Sweater (26” at Chest) Value: $100
The Giving Tree: Hand-knit Baby Dress (12-18 mo.) with plush Kitten Value: $60
The Giving Tree: Boy 2T 100% Cotton Hand-knit Sweater with Gund Bear-o-plane Toy Value: $75
The Giving Tree: Hand Knit Baby Sweater in Nay with a White Star with stroller/car-seat wrap, M.V.P. and toy ball Value: $75
The Giving Tree: Small Webkinz Basket Value$ 100.00
The Giving Tree: Jim Shore with Enesco Tote bag with Yarn, needles, and Vogue Knitting magazines Value: $165
The Giving Tree: Katia “Scala” Yarn Basket with Knitting Needles Value: $175
Florida Marlins signed baseball bat : This signed bat by Dan Uggla #6, Florida Marlins’ starting 2 nd baseman, can be yours! He is second on the team with 31 Home Runs and it is his second year in major league baseball! This item is priceless!
Gossett Marketing : Cutter & Buck Travel Golf Bag in Brown with leather trim. Value: $300
Elemis Spa at the Village of Merrick Park: For the traveling man brown leather men’s travel bag with accessories. Value: $250
Elemis Spa at the Village of Merrick Park: For the traveling man black leather men’s travel bag with accessories. Value: $250
WNR854T RangeMax Next Wireless-N Router Gigabet Edition:donated my Montell Kline Value: $149.99
WNR834B RangeMax Next Wireless-N Router: donated my Montell Kline Value: $129.99
PS121 USB Mutli Function Print Server: donated my Montell Kline Value: $99
Two WN511T RangeMax Next Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Gigabet Edition: donated my Montell Kline Value: $129.99 Each
Two RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB Adapter WN121T: donated my Montell Kline Value: $129.99 Each
California Dreamin’! Trip for two roundtrip to on Continental Airlines to Los Angeles, California. Enjoy the escape an incredible 3 night stay at the Renaissance Agoura Hills, a luxury hotel residing in the rolling foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. Value in excess of $2,000
Hilton San Antonio Airport: All major attractions of San Antonio, Texas, including the world famous River Walk, the Alamo, Sea World, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and the San Antonio Zoo make for a great western weekend. Enjoy a two-night stay for two. Value $600.00.
Westin Annapolis: For those who love coastal shores and want get away for a great weekend, the Westin Annapolis has the best view of the eastern seaboard. Enjoy a three-night stay in a Heavenly Guest Room. Value $900.00.
Coral Gables Community Foundation: This beautiful all cotton, washable coverlet was especially made for the Coral Gables Community Foundation. Many historical sites are depicted on this throw, making it a great gift for anyone who visits or loves Coral Gables. Value: $100
Ann’s Swimming School: Ten swimming lessons for your child… just in time for Spring. Value: $230.00
UM Sports Package: Includes a UM Football signed by Coach Shannon, Four UM Men’s Basketball tickets to UM vs. Duke on February 20th with 2007/2008 Media Guide signed by Coach Haith, Four UM Women’s Basketball tickets to UM vs. Virginia Tech on February 11th with 2007/2008 Media Guide signed by Coach Meier, and a Family Pass for two adults and three children to the Baseball Home Opening Series vs. Cincinnati on February 22nd, 23rd, & 24th with 200 Media Guide signed by Coach Morris. Value: $400
