Parenting and Prevention
A Toast to Success: Thank YOU for Making the 8th Annual Sangarita Showdown a Record-Breaking Event!
What a night! The 8th Annual Sangarita Showdown was a true celebration of community, creativity, and compassion. This year, we reached new heights, raising more funds than ever before to support Parenting Matters and our mission to empower families and strengthen our community. None of this would have been possible without YOU—the incredible supporters who made this event a success.
We are thrilled to share that this year’s Sangarita Showdown raised an incredible $57,000 to support Parenting Matters and our mission to empower families and strengthen our community.
From the moment the doors opened, the energy was electric. Guests sipped and savored their way through an array of expertly crafted margaritas, sangrias, and delicious small bites prepared by some of the finest restaurants in our area. The creativity and talent on display were nothing short of spectacular, and the friendly competition among participants made for an unforgettable evening.
Of course, an event like this takes more than just great food and drinks—it takes a village. To our generous volunteers, who made sure every detail was perfect and ensured the event’s success, we are endlessly grateful. Your belief in our mission fuels everything we do.
A special thank you goes to our sponsors and the area businesses who generously contributed to our auctions and raffles. Your unique and sought-after offerings created an exciting buzz and added a fun, competitive spirit to the night. The auction’s success will make a significant impact on the families we serve.
And, to all of the attendees who came out to show their support: you are the heart of the Sangarita Showdown. Your enthusiasm, generosity, and shared commitment to strengthening our community are what make this event so special. Together, we proved that even during challenging times, our community’s spirit remains strong.
The funds raised at this year’s Sangarita Showdown will go directly to Parenting Matters programs, helping us provide critical support to families when they need it most. Thanks to your kindness, we can continue building a brighter future for children and families in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
As we close the chapter on this year’s event, we do so with full hearts and deep gratitude. Thank you for making the Sangarita Showdown our most successful fundraiser yet. We can’t wait to do it all again next year!
With heartfelt appreciation,
The Parenting Matters Team and the Sangarita Showdown Planning Committee
If you haven’t had the opportunity to look and click through the program, feel free to take a peek by clicking the Digital Program photo.
