
2023 Auction for Animals
November 18, 2023
6 pm - 10 pm
Bonnet Springs Park, Lakeland, Florida
Proceeds go to helping homeless animals!
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Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with entertainment, music, tales, wine pull, games of chance, live & silent auctions, and the Winner's Choice Raffle!

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Emcees: Brian Lacey & Melissa Marino
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When: November 18, 2023, 6 PM - 10 PM
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Where: Bonnet Springs Park:
400 Bonnet Springs Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33815
Complimentary valet parking -
Dress: Cocktail Attire
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Need to book a hotel? For special rates, go to: https://bit.ly/HiltonSPCA
(Valid until October 18, 2023) -
Full Bar (Credit/Debit card only)
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Dinner will be catered by Nineteen61
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Entrees come with the 1961 Salad & NY61 Cheesecake with seasonal fruit.
Each individual will have the option to choose from one of the following entrees:
1) Ropa Vieja: Braised brisket and short rib, sofrito, Manchego risotto, sweet plantains, and plantain chips
2) Chicken Roulade: Arugula, Cranberries, goat cheese wrapped sliced chicken breast with broddo & boursin whipped potatoes
3) Quinoa: Quinoa sauteed with sherry honey vinaigrette & seasonal vegetables
2023 SPCA Winner’s Choice Raffle
Powered by: Global Connections​
Tap your heels three times and be on the vacation of a lifetime!
The winner can choose one of the following :
1) 10-Day Essential to Portugal & Spain for 2, Feb. 12 – 21, 2024
2) 13-Day Classic trip to Thailand for 2, May 4 – 17, 2024
3) 8-Day Mediterranean Cruise for 2 with MSC Cruises, May 7 - 14, 2024
4) $5,000 Cash Prize
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You do not need to be present at the auction to win, so grab your raffle tickets today!
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Vacation Details
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1) 10-Day Essential to Portugal & Spain for 2, Feb. 12 – 21, 2024
Escorted Package Includes:
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Flights New York-Lisbon, Barcelona-New York Other departure cities available.
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Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
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8 nights First Class accommodations
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2 nights in Lisbon
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2 nights in Seville
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2 nights in Madrid
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2 nights in Barcelona
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Hotel taxes, fees, and service charges
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Hotel porterage
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All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival and departure dates†
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Breakfast daily
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Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach
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Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
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Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
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Special Features
View Lisbon's treasured 16th-century Belem Tower and the Monument of Discoveries
Discover the charming town of Zafra with its 15th-century Alcazar (fortress)
Tour the astonishing Mezquita de Cordoba, transformed into a soaring cathedral
Take an orientation tour of Zaragoza, located on the banks of the mighty Río Ebro
Leisure time in Barcelona with its unending choice of museums, galleries, and cafes
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Itinerary
DAY 1: Sunday - Depart for Portugal
DAY 2: Monday - Arrive in Lisbon
DAY 3: Tuesday - Lisbon City Tour
DAY 4: Wednesday - Zafra en route to Seville
DAY 5: Thursday - Full Day in Seville
DAY 6: Friday - Cordoba en route to Madrid
DAY 7: Saturday - Madrid City Tour
DAY 8: Sunday - Zaragoza en route to Barcelona
DAY 9: Monday - Full Day in Barcelona
DAY 10: Tuesday - Depart Spain


2) 13-Day Classic trip to Thailand for 2, May 4 – 17, 2024
Escorted Package Includes:
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Round trip flights Los Angeles-Bangkok, Bangkok-Los Angeles ♦ other departure cities available.
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Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
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Intra-flight Chiang Mai-Bangkok
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11 nights First Class accommodations*
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4 nights in Bangkok
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1 night in Ayutthaya
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1 night in Sukhothai
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2 nights in Chiang Rai
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3 nights in Chiang Mai
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Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
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Hotel porterage
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All transfers are included only with airfare purchase on package arrival and departure dates†
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18 meals: 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
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Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach
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Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
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Entrance fees per itinerary
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Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
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Special Features
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In Bangkok, visit serene Wat Po, home of the astonishing giant Reclining Buddha, over 150 feet long
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Visit Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, used as a summer palace by the Siamese royalty
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Marvel at Chai Wattanaram Temple, one of Ayutthaya's most impressive remaining monuments
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Explore historic Sukhothai, capital of the first Kingdom of Siam
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Visit the House of Opium and Golden Triangle
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Discover Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Temple, the most sacred temple in Northern Thailand
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Authentic Thai dinner at Chiang Mai private home
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Itinerary
DAY 1: Sunday - Depart for Thailand
DAY 2: Monday - Arrive in Bangkok
DAY 3: Tuesday - Bangkok City Tour
DAY 4: Wednesday - Full Day in Bangkok
DAY 5: Thursday - Flight to Chiang Mai, Dinner at Private Home
DAY 6: Friday - Full Day in Chiang Mai
DAY 7: Saturday - Doi Suthep Temple
DAY 8: Sunday - Travel to Chiang Rai
DAY 9: Monday - Mae Sai Border Town & Golden Triangle
DAY 10: Tuesday - Travel to Sukhothai
DAY 11: Wednesday - Sukhothai Historical Park, Travel to Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya City Tour
DAY 12: Thursday - Travel to Bangkok
DAY 13: Friday - Depart Thailand


3) 8-Day Mediterranean Cruise for 2 with MSC Cruises, May 7 - 14, 2024
8-Day/7-Night Mediterranean Cruise for 2 people in an Ocean View Cabin
MSC Cruise Includes: 7 nights on the MSC Grandiosa – roundtrip from Barcelona, Spain
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Itinerary
DAY 1: Tuesday - Barcelona, Spain
DAY 2: Wednesday - Day at Sea
DAY 3: Thursday - La Goulette, Tunisia
DAY 4: Friday - Palermo (Monreale), Italy
DAY 5: Saturday - Naples (Pompeii), Italy
DAY 6: Sunday - Livorno (Florence), Italy
DAY 7: Monday - Marseille (Provence), France
DAY 8: Tuesday - Barcelona, Spain
