WEEK 4 IS NOW LIVE!
BID NOW — THE FINAL AUCTION RUNS FROM 3 P.M. THURS., DEC. 6 THROUGH 3 P.M. SUN, DEC. 16
WEEK 3 ITEMS ARE STILL UP FOR BID THROUGH 3 P.M. SUNDAY, DEC. 9!
The 10th annual CL Holiday Auction benefiting the Children's Home Network is here! Bid on one-of-a-kind items and experiences you won't be able to find anywhere else!
Over the past nine years, CL has raised more than $170,000 for Children's Home Network! Are you ready to help us raise more? The CL Holiday Auction allows users to bid on items that have been donated by the Tampa Bay community and packaged together by CL editors into unique experiences.
HERE'S WHAT'S UP FOR BID DURING WEEK 4:
It’s every local business’s favorite auction item, back again and bigger than before. We used to auction off just the cover of CL for the Holiday Auction, but we’ve upped the ante. Four pages — the front and back outside and inside covers of a CL issue, to be published on a mutually-agreed-upon date, for you to do with what you will (within reason, of course — CL gets final approval). Value: $15,500.
ULTIMATE CL SPACE WEDDING PACKAGE
This one is also a perennial favorite, and quite the doozy. As featured at BuzzFeed, our own CL Space is the perfect place to tie the knot — maybe that’s why it’s always booked. With exposed brick walls and plenty of open space, it’s a blank canvas for your dream wedding, and we’re offering a whole lot of help getting it done with this auction item, which includes: 4 hours of rental in CL Space; 4 hours of wedding day photography from Karen Allen Photography; a bridal hair and makeup package; 4 hours of video coverage and a produced social media trailer from Imagery Wedding Films; a $200 gift card toward a wedding dress at The White Magnolia; a wedding officiant; a weekend stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown; 4 hours of DJ/Emcee entertainment; Pipe and drape; garden chairs; a chef’s spread of meats, cheeses, breads, spreads, dips and more; event coordination by Ash McBride Events the day of the wedding; and liquor setup, liquor liability and a bartender for 4 hours from Spunky Spirits. So, everything you need. Prior coordination with CL Space for date required. Value: $10,550.
TAMPA INDIE RECORD STORE SHOPPING SPREE WITH CL’S OWN RAY ROA
Did you miss out on last week’s auction for a day shopping at Daddy Kool in St. Pete with our Music Editor Ray Roa? Fear not, because Ray’s doubled down to offer a trip to one of the Bay area’s most beloved independent record stores, Microgroove in Tampa, as well. You choose one record valued up to $20, and based on your musical tastes Ray will select or suggest a second for you (with your OK, of course). He’ll even take you out for a coffee or cocktail afterward. Value of records: $40. Value of Ray’s company: Priceless.
SPEND THE NIGHT AT THE EPICUREAN HOTEL IN SOHO
You can’t spell “Epicurean” without “epic,” and Tampa’s food-themed luxury hotel on South Howard is nothing if not that. The winner of this auction will get a night for 2 at this unique and tasty destination, along with 2 bike rentals to check out the vibrant, bustling Hyde Park neighborhood and either breakfast or brunch in the morning. Surprise a very special someone or give it as the ultimate local foodie gift, and you’ll be helping the Children’s Home Network, as well. Alcohol exluded. Must be redeemed by July 30, 2019. Value: $375.
$100 TO SPEND AT THE SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO
The great thing about the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is that it’s basically one-stop shopping for a little upscale personal luxury. In addition to the casino, there’s fine dining, a spa, and ace hotel accommodations if you decide to extend your trip. Put this $100 gift card in your pocket to stretch the good times a little further the next time you decide to treat yourself to all the Hard Rock has to offer, suit up and reward yourself for doing your part to help the Children’s Home Network — or double down on the consideration and give it as a gift. Value: $100.
A ROUND OF GOLF AND A MEAL FOR 4 AT CHEVAL GOLF AND ATHLETIC CLUB
You didn’t think we were gonna go through a CL Holiday Auction and not offer a killer golf deal, did you? Just north of Carrollwood, Lutz’s top-flight Cheval Golf and Athletic Club has ponied up a round of golf for 4 and a meal to sweeten the deal. Impress your boss! Network with some new business contacts! Ask your significant other one more time if they’re interested at all in playing golf! This is a great opportunity to check out a wonderful course, get some exercise, and yes, donate to a very worthy cause. Time of day restrictions for tee times. Must be redeemed before June 2019. Value: $300.
DISNEY PARK HOPPER PASSES FOR 2 AND A JOFFREY’S GIFT BASKET
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. has been supplying Disney resorts with its own custom gourmet coffees and teas, and now it’s supplying the CL Holiday Auction with a unique package that includes 2 Disney Park Hopper Passes, which allow you to visit multiple Disney parks — the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and Epcot — in a single day. In addition, this auction item includes a Joffrey’s gift basket that features a bevy of the company’s delicious roasts, as well as a tumbler, 2 boxes of Disney French Roast k-cups and more. Value: $400.
Get some culture with this sweet auction item courtesy of the fine folks at St. Pete’s American Stage, which brings the Bay area quality theater all year ‘round. This particular prize includes 4 of the theater’s flex tickets for the 2018-2019 season, which means you can go to 4 shows solo, take a guest to 2 shows, blow it out by taking 3 friends to a single show — whatever you want, you do you. You’ll also get 4 drink tickets, as well as special offers and discounts at other local restaurants and businesses! Tickets subject to availability. Not valid for opening nights or Gala. Value: $240.
DINNER AND A SHOW WITH THE PALLADIUM’S PAUL WILBORN
Paul Wilborn knows entertainment. He’s been the go-to guy around here forever, long before he became the executive director at St. Pete’s Palladium Theater. He’s also a warm and charming fellow who’s a lot of fun to spend some time with, so why not put him out there as your entertainment director for an evening? You and a guest will enjoy dinner at a fabulous downtown St. Petersburg restaurant, followed by a great show at the Palladium. Get ready for a great night — and some great stories. Must be redeemed before June 30, 2019. Restaurant and show will be agreed upon mutually by Paul and auction winners, and scheduled by Paul. Value: Priceless.
IN-HOME TEQUILA TASTING FOR 10
Tequila: It can be as refined and rarefied as any spirit. To that end, Suerte has donated this super-posh, super-awesome auction item that’s perfect for anyone who enjoys tasting and learning about liquor and also has 9 friends. The winner will play host to an in-home tasting for 10 that includes gift bags for everyone and 3 bottles of Suerte for the winner to keep. Looking for a swanky, unique way to throw a one-of-a-kind party? Here you go. Value: $300.
BUSCH GARDENS EXPERIENCE FOR 4
Whoever takes this unique auction item gets the full-on Busch Gardens treatment: Parking. Single-day tickets for 4. Quick Queue priority access to rides. Meal vouchers. A Serengeti Safari Tour for the whole group, and assorted park souvenirs. Whether you’ve got kids or tend to act like one, this is definitely a big deal, and the perfect opportunity to create a day that family or friends will never forget while doing some good in the process. Value: $700.
So, get festive, Loafers, and bid early and often!
This article appears in Nov 15-22, 2018.
