Fête à la Riviera Raises Over $340,000 for The Riviera Ridge School

In a dazzling display of community spirit and coastal elegance, Fête à la Riviera, held on May 2nd at Rosewood Miramar Beach, raised over $340,000 in support of The Riviera Ridge School. More than 200 guests gathered for the spring soirée, which has become one of the school’s most successful fundraising events to date.

Gala Co-Chairs Caterina Lee and Victoria Strong led the celebration, which featured refined Riviera-inspired cuisine, tunes from a live French duo, and enchanting floral arrangements by Gracie Silva of Boho Chic Design. Guests including Board Chair Daniel Emmett, Henri Bristol, Angie and Christian McGrath, Mary and Lucy Firestone, and Belle and Lily Hahn Shining lent their support with
joyful enthusiasm.

Emcee Andrew Firestone stirred the crowd during the live auction, where a 40-person escape to Zaca Lake fetched a top bid of $18,000, and the coveted “Head of School for a Day” experience raised $27,500 with three winning bids.

“This night was about more than celebration,” said Katrina Sprague, Director of Development and Community Engagement. “It was a powerful reminder of what our school stands for – compassion, excellence, and connection.”