2015 Live Auction Items
Item One
Four day stay in a New Orleans French Quarter apartment
Value: $3,000 | Donated by: Irene & Gasper Lazzara
This spacious, French Quarter, and designer-decorated apartment is on
a quiet pedestrian street in the heart of New Orleans, just steps from
world class dining and shopping. The apartment boasts three beautifully
appointed bedrooms - 2 king, 1 queen - each with its own bath, a
private elevator, beautiful hardwood floors, original brick walls, and
New Orleans’ antiques. Private balconies and a shared, secure
courtyard ensure the ambiance unique to French Quarter living.
Restrictions: Property available for 3 nights/4 days at a mutually
agreed upon time from July 1, 2015 to June 1, 2016.
Item Two
Joe Bonamassa autographed guitar
Value: Priceless | Donated by: Guitar Center & Florida Theatre
Legendary blues and rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joe Bonamassa
signed an Epiphone Les Paul electric guitar at his Florida Theatre
concert on December 17, 2014.
Item Three
Two tickets to every Florida Theatre show for a year
Value: $10,000 | Donated by: Florida Theatre
Win two tickets to every Florida Theatre show for an entire year.
Your seats will be located in the first eight rows of the Theatre’s
orchestra. Start receiving your tickets on June 1, 2015.
Award stops on May 31, 2016.
Item Four
Four 2016 THE PLAYERS Championship passes with parking
Value: $500 | Donated by: The PGA TOUR
THE PLAYERS Championship is one of golf’s most coveted titles. You
and your guests are invited to be part of golf history. Held annually in
May at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, THE PLAYERS is one of
the most anticipated tournaments on the PGA TOUR calendar,
boasting the strongest field and the biggest purse on the PGA TOUR.
Package includes four grounds passes for Saturday and Sunday, and
parking.
Item Five
Jackson Browne autographed guitar
Value: Priceless | Donated by: Guitar Center & Florida Theatre
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jackson Browne signed
an Epiphone Acoustic Vintage Sunburst guitar at his
Florida Theatre concert on February 23, 2015.
Item Six
Fund the Florida Theatre for a day
Value: $3,000 | Donated by: Florida Theatre
It costs nearly $11,500 per day to operate the historic
Florida Theatre. 55% of the Theatre’s income is from
ticket sales. 25% comes from bar sales, merchandise
sales, and rental fees. The other 20% must be raised
every year - nearly $3,000 per day! Sponsor us for a day
and your name will light up our marquee!
Item Seven
Tedeschi Trucks Band autographed guitar
Value: Priceless | Donated by: Guitar Center &
Florida Theatre
Husband-wife blues duo and Jacksonville natives, Derek
Trucks and Susan Tedeschi Trucks, signed an Epiphone SG
Special guitar at their Florida Theatre concert on January
16, 2015.
Item Eight
One year membership to the River Club
Value: $2,000 | Donated by: The River Club
The River Club is Jacksonville’s premier business and
social private Club! The Club features a variety of dining
options, meeting space, social and business networking
and happy hours. Their new Vue34 festive lounge
features a fun crowd-pleasing bistro menu with a
tempting selection of artisanal cocktails. Members love
listening to their live entertainment throughout the
week before taking the complimentary shuttle service to and from the Florida Theatre events. Members also
enjoy access to 150+ reciprocal clubs around the world for whenever they travel. Become part of Jacksonville’s
exclusive membership and enjoy the ability to network ensuring new partnerships and friendships. *Includes
full year Membership for your family and initiation fee payment*
Item Nine
Elvis Costello autographed guitar
Value: Priceless | Donated by: Guitar Center &
Florida Theatre
Voted one of Rolling Stone’s 100 most iconic musicians, Grammy
winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Elvis Costello
signed an Acoustic Vintage Sunburst guitar at his Florida Theatre
concert on March 14, 2015.
Item Ten
Casa Mia Cruise for 16
Value: $6,300 | Donated by: Preston Haskell
Enjoy a three-hour cruise for 16 people aboard the historic 53foot Huckins Yacht, the Casa Mia. The cruise departs from
Lamb’s Yacht Center in Ortega. On board, you’ll enjoy passed
hors d’oeuvres and dinner created by Executive Food Service,
and you’ll be serenaded by The Swamp Radio House Band
who fuse Old Florida musical stylings with a laid-back and
breezy flavor - the perfect complement for sailing down the
St. John's in high style.
Restrictions: Offer expires May of 2016.
Item Eleven
Trip for two to Ireland
Value: $5,800 | Donated by: David
McGuffin’s Exploring Europe
This Essence of Ireland tour is the perfect match of
sightseeing and cultural experiences packed into
nine days offering a worry-free taste of the
history, culture, music, and cuisine of Ireland. It
begins with a driving and walking tour of Dublin,
where you’ll get a solid introduction to Irish
history, culture, and charm. Next you’ll go visit the
countryside to experience four distinct regions: ancient monastic sites, fairy forts, geological wonders, and
charming villages while enjoying the best fresh local food on the island and local traditional Irish music. The
tour provides in-depth experiences in Dublin, Blarney Castle, The Ring of Kerry, Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher,
Westport, Derry, The Giant’s Causeway, Belfast, Newgrange, and more.
Restrictions: The Essence of Ireland tour is October 1, 2015 – October 10, 2015, firm. Airfare is not included.
Lodge is included and most food, but not all.
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• Live auction begins at approximately 8:30PM and continues until all items are sold.
• Enter your bid by raising your hand to be recognized by the auctioneer.
• The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of a dispute among
bidders, the auctioneer has the final word in determining the winner.
• Payment in full by the successful bidder must be made by cash, check, or credit card at the end of the
evening.
• All sales are final; there will be no refunds or exchanges. All items are auctioned “as is.” All items +/or
services must be used within one year or as specified in written description.
• Please consult your tax advisor as to the deductibility of your purchase.