Custom Diamond Mangrove Necklace Debuts At SCCF Watch Party

provided to The Santiva Chronicle

In honor of The Watch Party, a fundraising event supporting the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s community-based marine conservation program Coastal Watch, Congress Jewelers has designed a custom diamond mangrove necklace.

The unique pendant, made of 14-karat gold, will be given away in a drawing at the Sept. 30 event. Although the event is sold out, anyone can purchase tickets for the drawing — $20 for one chance or $50 for three chances. The necklace has a retail value of $1,300. The design will be available at Congress Jewelers after the event and can be made with or without diamonds.

Additional supporting partners for The Watch Party include longtime SCCF supporters Bailey’s General Store and Superior Title Services of Sanibel, which were named Watch Sponsors of the event.

Congress Jewelers owners Scot and Melissa Congress.

Amanda Curran, left, and Dustyn Corrace of Superior Title Services of Sanibel, with their dog, Bodie.

The Johnson family at Bailey’s General Store.

“Bailey’s has a rich history as SCCF’s partner in protecting the nature and wildlife on Sanibel, and the Johnson family continues to play a strong leadership role in supporting Coastal Watch initiatives. In addition, Superior Title Services has furthered SCCF’s mission by generously assisting our land acquisition efforts,” said SCCF CEO James Evans. “We’re pleased to see continued buy-in from the business community as stewards of our islands.”

Six additional Watch Sponsors include Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, the Island Inn, South Seas Resort, the Gaudreau Family, Pete and Kriss Squibb, and Valerie Tutor Realtor/Kingfisher Real Estate.

About SCCF: Founded in 1967, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s mission is to protect and care for Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems through its focus on Water Quality Research, Policy and Advocacy, Sea Turtles and Shorebirds, Native Landscaping, Habitat and Wildlife Management, and Environmental Education. SCCF’s Coastal Watch is dedicated to preserving Southwest Florida’s estuaries and oceans for future generations — a mission it carries out with the help of committed volunteers who execute projects such as mangrove planting, oyster gardening, and beach litter cleanup.