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(Naples, FL) – Fun Time Early Childhood Academy thanks all who attended and helped to make their annual Gala, “Fun Time Under the Big Top” a smashing success! The Gala, held Thursday, February 7, 2019, at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club raised approximately $300,000 to help Fun Time continue to cover the cost of providing quality early childhood education for children of low-income working families, preparing them for kindergarten, ready to read and ready to learn. The energetic, circus-themed atmosphere, hosted by NBC-2 News Anchor Stacey Deffenbaugh, featured acrobats, clowns and more! The live auction featuring special guest auctioneer Mayor Bill Barnett, presented an exciting array of generously donated luxury items that kept the bidding steady. "It was so much fun seeing the smiles on the faces of our guests as they arrived. There were so many board and committee members in costumes to welcome them,” said Sue Manion, Director Emeritus. Val Trotman, past Board Chair, added, “I’m very pleased with the number of guests who came and enjoyed the evening."