Dine with Bestselling Author and Satirist Carl Hiaasen
Taste the Wackier Side of Florida
Auction Includes Stay at The Breakers Palm Beach

PALM BEACH, Fla. – America’s favorite satirist and bestselling novelist, Carl Hiaasen, will be the featured celebrity in an eBay auction beginning Sunday, January 14 and ending the following Sunday. The winning bidder in this Greatest Gift Auction will receive lunch with Hiaasen, as well as a one-night stay at The Breakers Palm Beach and dinner at the popular Amici Ristorante & Bar. The winning bidder will be able to bring one guest. Proceeds benefit programs of the nonprofit Volunteer Florida Foundation, including family literacy. Go to: http://www.volunteerfloridafoundatio...atest_gift.php.

Author of bestselling novels about the wacky side of Florida, Hiaasen also serves as a columnist for The Miami Herald. Together Hiaasen's novels have been published in 30 languages, which is 29 more than he is able to read or write. The London Observer has called him "America's finest satirical novelist," while Janet Maslin of the New York Times has compared him to Preston Sturges, Woody Allen and S.J. Perelman.

The winning bidder and his/her guest will receive a once-in-a-lifetime luncheon at The Seafood Bar located at the famous resort, The Breakers Palm Beach, on a mutually agreeable date. Inspired by the breathtaking views of the Atlantic, The Seafood Bar tempts diners with fresh seasonal fish and seafood , and a tantalizingly diverse menu in a casually elegant setting, reminiscent of Old Florida. The luncheon is valid From June 1, 2007 until September 30, 2007 (excluding holidays) and is subject to availability at the time a reservation is requested. Alcoholic beverages are not included.

The winning bidder will also receive a one night, two day stay for two at The Breakers Palm Beach. Since 1896, The Breakers Palm Beach has enjoyed international acclaim. Set amidst 140
acres of breathtaking oceanfront property, the resort offers an extensive range of services and amenities for the vacationing or business traveler. Winners will enjoy premium full oceanfront accommodations at the resort for one night, excluding food, beverages and all other incidentals. Reservations are based on availability, June 1, 2007 through September 30, 2007, Sunday through Thursday only, excluding holidays. For additional details regarding this legendary resort and The Seafood Bar restaurant, please visit www.thebreakers.com.

As an added bonus, the winning bidder will receive a gift certificate for Brunch for four at one of Palm Beach's most popular restaurants, Amici Ristorante & Bar. Please visit www.amicipalmbeach.com for venue details.

Greatest Gift Auction is a series of opportunities to secure private time with your favorite celebrities, while benefiting charity through Volunteer Florida Foundation. Other auction participants in the coming months include mother/daughter suspense novelists Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark.

Volunteer Florida Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit devoted to volunteerism and community service in Florida, directly managing social service programs in the areas of family literacy, mentoring, hurricane recovery and more. For more information, please go to www.VolunteerFloridaFoundation.org.

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