provided to The Santiva Chronicle
The Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation is thrilled to announce that Bank of the Islands will once again be the presenting sponsor of its annual Wines in the Wild event, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14.
“We truly appreciate Bank of the Islands’ lead sponsorship for more than a decade,” said event co-founder Linda Uhler. “This very special evening would not be nearly as successful or well embraced by the community without their generous, ongoing support.”
Wines in the Wild began in 2008 as not only an SCCF fundraiser but also as a “welcome back” gathering to kick off the island’s fall season.
A name synonymous with island community banking since 1974, Bank of the Islands has earned well-established appreciation as a philanthropic leader in the communities of Sanibel and Captiva.
During the highly anticipated event, guests will enjoy strolling the grounds of SCCF’s Bailey Homestead Preserve while sipping wines specially selected for the evening. Top local chefs will be serving enticing dishes to complement the wine tastings.
Sponsorships are available at the following levels:
• Gold Sponsor ($2,000 or more): Two tickets, sponsor thank you event, special food & wine gift
• Silver Sponsor ($1,000): Two tickets, sponsor thank you event
To become a sponsor, sign up here or contact SCCF Development Coordinator Brianna Frank at bfrank@sccf.org or Development Director Cheryl Giattini at (239) 822-6121 to learn more.
Individual tickets will go on sale Oct. 22 at sccf.org/wines-in-the-wild.
As the oldest locally owned and managed community bank in Lee County, Bank of the Islands is proud to be the winner of more than 50 “Best of the Islands” awards. We’re especially honored to be voted Best Bank, Best Financial Services, and Best Mortgage Broker for 2025-2026. The Bank has maintained a 5-Star Superior Rating from BauerFinancial for over a decade.
The Sanibel office of Bank of the Islands is located at 1699 Periwinkle Way, at the corner of Casa Ybel Road. The Captiva office is at 14812 Captiva Drive, next to the Captiva Post Office. To learn more, visit www.bankoftheislands.com.
Wines in the Wild supports SCCF’s mission to protect and care for Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems.
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