The 9th Annual Sangarita Showdown

Together, We Raised $105,000 for Our Children–Now, Let’s Keep the Momentum Going!

What an incredible night! Thanks to your support, our 9th Annual Sangarita Showdown welcomed nearly 400 guests and raised more than $105,000 (net) to help strengthen families in Manatee and Sarasota Counties, doubling our 2024 impact.

This was our most successful Sangarita ever, and it’s all because of friends like you.

“Every two and a half minutes, a baby is born in our great state of Florida. Thanks to the kindness of our community, we are closer to securing the future of the next generation. Now, it’s time for action.”

— Katie Becker, Executive Director

Photos: Sherri Proctor/Sherri’s Island Images Photography.

Photos: Sherri Proctor/Sherri’s Island Images Photography.

Event Highlights
  • 15 local restaurants competed in the categories of Best Sangria, Best Margarita, and Best Small Bite.
  • Guests enjoyed tastings, music, a photo booth, raffles, auctions, and an unbeatable sense of community spirit.
  • Together, we fueled Parenting Matters’ evidence-based programs that help parents build skills, deepen connections, and create safer homes.
And, the Winners Are…
  • Best Sangria: Blackberry Red Sangria (Bonefish Grill)
  • Best Margarita: Fins Up Margarita with Basil and Agave (Freckled Fin Irish Pub)
  • Best Small Bite: Seared Ahi Tuna with Citrus Slaw and Wasabi (Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant)

A huge thank-you to all participating restaurants for their generosity, creativity, and community support.

With Gratitude to Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

• Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

Premier Sponsors

• Floridacentral Credit Union

• Grande Aire Services

• LocaliQ/Herald-Tribune Media Group

💙 Didn’t make it to Sangarita?

There’s still time to support children and families in our community.

👉 Donate today at ParentingMattersFL.org/Donate.

Your gift helps provide parents with the tools they need to build stronger, more nurturing homes for their children.

Thank you for helping us make this year’s Sangarita Showdown unforgettable. Together, we are creating brighter futures—one family at a time.