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TO. Mayor Marii H. Bower and Members of the City Commissions
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DATE: February 19, 2010
SUB1ECt South Beach Wine and Food Festival
The ninth annual Food Network South Beach Wine 8 Food Festival, a national, star-studded, four-
day destination event showcasing the talents of the world's most renowned wine and spirits
producers, chefs and culinary personalities, is once again taking place in the Cily of Miaml Beach
from Thursday, February 25, 2010 to Sunday, February 28, 2010.
As you know, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival has become one of the largest and most
well-known festivals of its kind in the country. The South Beach Wine & Food Festival combines
the international appeal of top-quality libations from around the world, the national appeal of the
Food Network and its celebrity chefs and hosts, and the appeal of Latin and Caribbean-inspired
regional cuisine.
As a result of ttre City's sponsorship agreement with the South Beach Wine and Food Festival
enclosed, please find two (2) tickets to the following events:
. Burger Bash with Rachel Ray -two (2) tickets
Thursday, February 25, 7:00 pm, Ritz Carlton South Beach. One Lincoln Rd (beach(ronl)
. Bubble0 with Emeril Lagasse and Friends -two (2) tickets
Friday, February 26, 7:30 pm Delano Hotel beachfronl, 1685 Collins Ave
• Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village -two (2) tickets
(Choice of either Saturday OR Sunday, Feb. 27 OR Feb 28,
Culinary & Lifestyle Seminars: 11a-6p; grand tasting: 1p-5p
(two tickets are provided for only one day)
Additionally, as we have previously advised you, the City's sponsorship agreement with Florida
International University (F.I.U.) provides residents of Miami Beach with the exclusive ability to
purchase a maximum of two (2) tickets at a 15% discount to the Whole Foods Market Grand
Tasting Village. Residents were also able to purchase these tickets prior to the public on-sale
date. The aforementioned benefits are provided in exchange for the waivers granted to the
Festival, as anot-for-profit, and are in addition to being listed as a sponsor in all print, electronic,
on-site and media recognition (local and national).
Please feel free to call me should you have any questions or require additional information.
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