The Fun Time Early Childhood Academy held its annual fundraising Gala, “Treasures of the Sea,” on Feb. 13 at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. The event raised more than $300,000 to help The Academy provide quality early childhood education for children of low-income working families who are entering kindergarten. NBC2 anchor and long-time Fun Time supporter Stacey Deffenbaugh welcomed the sellout crowd of over 300 guests. Guest auctioneer Mayor Bill Barnett hosted the live auction. For more information, call Barbara Tyrrell at (239) 261-8284 or visit Funtimeacademy.org. (Gulfshore Business Magazine – March 4, 2020)
