Wilton Manors' 9th Annual Taste of the Island Offers Food for Patrons and Funding for Local Organizations

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Oct 06, 2014, 07:00 ET

WILTON MANORS, Fla., Oct. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- What better way to sample the best food and drinks South Florida has to offer than in one night, at one location with all of your friends! The 9^th Annual Taste of the Island event will bring together dozens of restaurants and bars to serve up their most popular fare on Monday, November 3, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Richardson Historic Park and Nature Preserve (1937 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, Florida).

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Patrons gather at last year's annual Taste of the Island (PRNewsFoto/The City of Wilton Manors)

Popular restaurants and bars including, Kelly's Landing, Aruba Beach Cafe, Courtyard Cafe and New York Grilled Cheese, just to name a few, will serve an array of culinary offerings such as, pizza, sandwiches, beef, salads, soups, tapas, ice cream, smoothies, beer, wine and liquor. There will also be silent auction items available, and DJ Jose Rose will provide the music.

"Taste of the Island has grown over the years to become a signature annual event in Wilton Manors. The event reﬂects the diversity and uniqueness of our Island City," said Richard Perez, Taste of the Island Vice President. "Around 1,000 patrons are expected to attend this year's three-hour event which also raises funds for some amazing organizations that are dedicated to further improving the quality of life we enjoy here."

The Wilton Manors Historical Society, Kiwanis Club of Wilton Manors, City of Wilton Manors Leisure Services Department and the Wilton Manors Development Alliance will all receive a portion of the money raised. The Wilton Manors Friends of the Library will receive money generated from the silent auction.

The event is sponsored by Waste Management, Camp for Health, Doc's Plumbing, Dr. Brauss, Arbor Pet Hospital, Dairy Queen, Barton and Miller, City Church, Wells Fargo, Wood Trends, CAAB, Ed French Painting, Poverello, Equality Park Garden Club, Bank United, Seven Eleven, MBR Construction, JP's Chocolate Shoppe and the Pride Center at Equality Park.

To view a complete list of event sponsors and participating restaurants and bars click here.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. They can be purchased at http://www.tasteoftheisland.org or at the following locations: Wilton Manors City Hall, 2020 Wilton Drive; Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive; Wilton Manors Library, 500 NE 26 Street; Wilton Manors Development Alliance, 2435 N. Dixie Hwy.; Barton & Miller Cleaners, 2600 N. Dixie Hwy.; Barton & Miller Cleaners, 2331 NE 26 St., Fort Lauderdale.

Event parking will be available at City Hall (2020 Wilton Drive), Hagen Park (2020 Wilton Drive) and the Library (500 NE 26 Street), and free shuttle service from the parking lots to Richardson Park and Nature Preserve will be provided.

ABOUT THE CITY OF WILTON MANORS
Wilton Manors was laid out in 1925 by Edward John "Ned" Willingham, a land developer from Georgia, as an upscale residential community. It was recognized as a Village in 1947 and incorporated as a City in 1953. Today, the City of Wilton Manors offers all the benefits of a big city from shopping, to hip restaurants and bars, a burgeoning arts community and tons of community events, yet still maintains a cozy, community-feeling offering miles of natural waterways perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding and other outdoor activities. The City of Wilton Manors celebrates a diverse population of approximately 12,000 residents. To learn more about the live, work and play opportunities in Wilton Manors call (954) 390-2100 or visit www.wiltonmanors.com.

CONTACT: Laurie Menekou, (954) 732-0754 (or) [email protected]

SOURCE The City of Wilton Manors