Excitement is building among the membership of the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva as plans take shape for the 10th annual "A Peek at the Unique," the club’s signature fundraiser. Each year since its inception, the event has grown, raising more money and involving more businesses and individuals from throughout the island community. From a first year net of $12,000 to a more recent high of $70,000 this event is now enjoyed by 500 ticket holders, 70 Zontians and the over 150 sponsoring businesses and individual benefactors and ultimately the women who are helped through our partners.

The tour begins at Sanibel Community Church where Peekers, as our guests are called, enjoy signature dishes donated and served by local restaurants, grocers or caterers. At their appointed time (every half hour from 9am to 3:30 pm), Peekers get on the bus and are transported to four unique homes around the islands. En route, the bus captain educates the guests about Zonta and (hopefully) entertains with anecdotes about the houses and the islands. At each home, a speaker, knowledgeable about what makes the house unique, gathers the Peekers to give them a brief synopsis of the highlights of the house to appreciate. As the over 500 Peekers disembark after the almost 3 hour tour they receive a Peek Perks envelope with coupons from local businesses.

The monies raised by the Peek are granted by the Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida to local and international organizations that are consistent with the Zonta mission: to advance the status of women and girls worldwide. In 2010, the PEEK raised almost $70,000 through ticket sales and sponsorships.

Peek 2010 Photos

March 13, 2010

Coming Soon--information about the 2011 PEEK at the Unique!  Check back around Jan. 1st.   In the meantime, mark your calendars for Saturday March 13, 2011.

To support our partners, the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva conducts a major fundraiser each year called A PEEK at the Unique: A Tour of Island Homes. It begins at a central location on the island where PEEKers, as our guests are called, enjoy yummy snacks donated by local restaurants, grocers, and other island businesses. They need to build strength to prepare for the approximately three-hour tour! At their appointed hour (buses leave every half hour from 9am to 3pm), PEEKers get on the bus and are transported to four unique homes around the islands. En route, the bus captain educates the guests about Zonta and (hopefully) entertains with anecdotes about the houses and the islands.

At each home, a speaker, knowledgeable about what makes the house unique, leads PEEKers through. Then it’s back to the real world!

The monies raised by the PEEK are granted by the Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida to local and international organizations that are consistent with the Zonta mission: to advance the status of women and girls worldwide. In 2009, the PEEK raised almost $80,000 through ticket sales and sponsorships.

PEEK at the Unique 2009

To support our partners, the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva conducts a major fundraiser each year called A PEEK at the Unique: A Tour of Island Homes. It begins at a central location on the island where PEEKers, as our guests are called, enjoy yummy snacks donated by local restaurants, grocers, and other island businesses. They need to build strength to prepare for the approximately three-hour tour! At their appointed hour (buses leave every half hour from 9am to 3pm), PEEKers get on the bus and are transported to four unique homes around the islands. En route, the bus captain educates the guests about Zonta and (hopefully) entertains with anecdotes about the houses and the islands.

At each home, a speaker, knowledgeable about what makes the house unique, leads PEEKers through. Then it’s back to the real world!

PEEK at the Unique 2008

To support our partners, the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva conducts a major fundraiser each year called A PEEK at the Unique: A Tour of Island Homes. It begins at a central location on the island where PEEKers, as our guests are called, enjoy yummy snacks donated by local restaurants, grocers, and other island businesses. They need to build strength to prepare for the approximately three-hour tour! At their appointed hour (buses leave every half hour from 9am to 3pm), PEEKers get on the bus and are transported to four unique homes around the islands. En route, the bus captain educates the guests about Zonta and (hopefully) entertains with anecdotes about the houses and the islands.

At each home, a speaker, knowledgeable about what makes the house unique, leads PEEKers through. Then it’s back to the real world!

The monies raised by the PEEK are granted by the Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida to local and international organizations that are consistent with the Zonta mission: to advance the status of women and girls worldwide. In 2008, the PEEK raised more than $68,000 through ticket sales and sponsorships.

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PHOTO GALLERY

Linda Robison and Susan Dunn co-chairs of the 2008 PEEK	Walker Guest House	Miville Home on Captiva
Eckert Home Filled with Artwork	Smalley Home Re-Design with Custom Woodwork

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