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© St. Petersburg Times, published April 17, 2003
Bern's Wine Fest -- April 25-28, SideBern's, 2208 W Morrison Ave., Tampa. Sixth annual wine and food event includes seminars, luncheon, grand tasting, gala wine dinner, with winemakers and winery owners representing 150 wines from around the world; cuisine by executive chef Jeannie Pierola; event prices $65-$250. (813) 250-9463 or www.bernswinefest.com.
Florida Winefest -- April 24-27, Sarasota venues include Ritz-Carlton, St. Armands Circle, Cafe L'Europe. "A Vintage Voyage" theme for festival that includes lunch tastings, winemaker dinners, seminars, gala dinner, "sip and shop"; event prices $35-$300. (941) 952-1109 for info only. Tickets at www.floridawinefest.com.
Bacchus In Black Tie -- 6 p.m., April 30, Renaissance Vinoy Resort, 501 Fifth Ave. NE, downtown St. Petersburg. Five-course gala dinner celebrates Italian regional cuisine and wines. $175. Benefits Ruth Eckerd Hall. (727) 712-2760.