AGENDA ALSO CALLS FOR DRILLING OFF THE COAST OFT OF CALIFORNIA AND ALASKAALL RIGHT. OUR FLORIDA WEATHER IS PRETTY PERFECT. IT DOESN’T BRING SNOW, BUT EVEN SANTA NEEDS A VACATI, RIGHT? EXACTLY. SURE IS MAKG A BIG ENTRANCE. A GRAND ENTRANCE TONIGHT GETTING READY FOR US ALL TO COME BY AND SAY HELLO. THAT’S RIGHT. HELPING HANDS FOR THHOLIDA HOING THEIR HEARTWARMING EVENT IN CAPE CORAL,AKING A DIFFERENCE. >> FOR THOSE WHO NEED IRIGHT NOW, JASON DREW IS GULF COAST RCE THIS MORNING. SAY THE HEAT MISER. I LE THE YEAH WHAT’S GOING ON? JASON? >> HNA. JO LED THE AUBUCHON TEAMF COMPANS. THEY’RE GETTING READFOR TONIGHT’S KICKOF THEY’RE GOING TO BE LIGHTING THIS BEAUTIFUL TREE RIGHT HERE IN CAPE CORAL.ND IT’S N JUST ABOUT THE TREE. IT’S ABOUT THE REFRESHMEN. IT’S ABOUT THE HOMEMADE HOME, GOOD COOKIES AND CREAM AND ALL SORTS OFOOD STUFF. PLUS, SANTA WILLE ARRIVI AND 6 O’CLOCK. I THINK, RIGHT? GARY STTS AT5.30. SANTA WILL BE HERE AROUND. 6 O’CLOCK IS E RUMOR. I HEARD THAT WE’VALL BEEN GOOD BOYS AND GIRLS. SO HE WILL BE HERE. HE WILL BE AND THE KIDS ARE GONNA LOVE IT BECAUSE THEY’VE GOT A GREAT LITTLE SANTA’S WORKSHOP SET UP IN THE OTHER OM WHERE YOU CAN GEPICTURES AND IT’S GOING TO BE A GREAT NIGHT. AND ANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HAVING USHERE AND TELL US ABOUT MORE THE NIGHT. WELL, TONIGHT IS REALLY ABOUTIVING CK TO OUR COMMUNITY. >> ANDHAIS ROH RONALD MCDONALD. HOUSE BUILDERS RE AND MAKE A WI FOUNDAON. THOSE 3 CHARITIES WOULD BE WILL BE THE BENEFICIARIEOF TONIGHT TO THEM. SO IF YOU’ FEELING IN THE GIVING SPIRIT, I ENCOURAGE YOU TO SH UP HERE AT 5.30, AT SEAN HOLMES IT’S GOING TO BE A GREAT EVENING. ANDOF COURSE, EVERYBODY’S GETTING READY JUST IN. GOODMORNING TO YOU. GOOD MORNING. SO WHAT ARE YOU? WT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR TONIGHT? HAVE YOU BEEN GOOD. E YOU GOING TO SIT ON SANTA’S LAP AND TAKE A PICTURE? >> YOU KNOW, I HOPE TO SIT ON SANTA’S LAP. I THI I’VE BEEN A PRETTY GOOD BOY THIS YEAR. BUT BUT MY GOAL, AS GARY MENTIONED, IS TO RAE MONEY FOR THESE THESE INCRIBLE CHARITIES.MY DAUGHTER WAS A BENEFICIARY OF MAKE-A-WISH AND WE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO STAY AT THE ROND MCDONALD HOUSE. AND SO RECOGNIZED FIRSTHAND NEED TO SUPPORT THESE CHARITIES AND HOW EDIBLY GRATEFUL THE COMMUNITY’S BEEN AND MAKINGSURE THATTHESE CHILDREN GET EVERYTHING THAT THEY NEED AND THE FAMILIES HAVE A PLACE TO GO IN AND SHE’S DOING WELL. SHE’S DOING FAASTIC.WHAT A GREAT, GREAT STORY AND WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO START. AND OF COURSE, WDO HAVE SHANNON HERE WHO IS DRESSED IN THE HODAY ATTIRE. I HAVE TO SAY HI BECAUSE WHAT DID YOU HELPOME UP WITH THE THEME? >> YES. SO OUR TM GOT TOGETHER AND ME UP WITH THE FIRE ANICE AND WE JUST RAN WI IT. AND IT OK A LOT OF ELSE TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN. BUT ARE SO EXCITED, TOO. KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY WITH EVERYBODY HERE IN CAPE CORALND ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. AND IT’S JUST A NIGHTULL FULL OF GOOD FEELING AND FUN. AND E MORE THE MEIER COME JOIN US. I MEAN, THE TREATED YOU GUYS ALL DECORA THIS TOGETHER. WE DAY ALL. THAT’S ONE OF OUR TRADITNS WE GET TOGETHER ERY YEAR. AND ASEAM OF COMPANIES, WE COME TOGETHER. WE DECORATE THE TREE. THOF SEAN ELS RIGHHEREIN CAPE CORAL. >> THIS TREE IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. AND YES. AND WHO WILL BE HERE HIMSELF?O YOU NEED TO DRESS INOSTUME? >> YOU KNOW, YOU DON’T HAVE TO, BUT WHY WELL, ABSOLUTELY IS. IT’S GNG TO BE A GREAT NIGHT AGAIN. IT IS A GREAT FUNDRAISER. FIRE AND IC THE 27TH ANNUAL HELPINHANDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. AND IT’S GOING TO BA GREAT WAY TO KICK F THE HODAY SEASRIT HERE AGAIN STARTS 5.30. SANTA WILL BE ARRIVINGAT 6 O’CLOCK. ‘S GOING TOE A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT AND THANK YOU, EVERYBODY. THANU AGN, GARY, FOR HAVING US HERE THIS MORNING. THK PLEASURE TO MEET YOU. AND JUSTIN, THAN YOU. AND SHANNON, LOVE THE OUIT. THANK U FOR THE HAIR. IT WAS GRTO MEET HIM. YEAH. ALL T. HAPPY HOLIDAYS. EVERYBODY’S OFF FR SCHOOL THIS WEEK. SO YOU GOT A GRT EXCU TO COME ON OUT HERE AND HE. AND IT’S A GREAT CAUSE AND IT’S A GREAT EVENT AND IT’S A GREAT HOLIDAY SEASON. JENNA. JOSHBACK TO YOU GUYS. >> HIS LIKING THAT HER ALTTED THAT MAY BE A PERMANENT FIXTURE. LET IT GO. IF YOU ULD LIKETO CATCH SANTA BEFORE HE HEADS BACK TO THE NORTH POLE IS GOG BE RIGHT IN THE CASE TONIGHT. YOU CAN ALONG SOUTHEAST 9TH PLACE AT AUBUCHON HOMES FROM 5.30, UNTIL 7.30. WE HAVE ALL THE DETAILS FOR YOU ON O LF COAST NEWS ASKED AND IF YOU WANTTO >> COME GULF COAST. AND WITH US, SANJAY SENT AN E-MAIL. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE GOING ON, ESPECIALLY THIS LIDAY SEASON. WE WANT TO COMING O
Aubuchon Team of Companies hosts 27th Annual Helping Hands for the Holidays fundraiser
Updated: 10:14 AM EST Nov 24, 2025
The Aubuchon Team of Companies is hosting its 27th Annual Helping Hands for the Holidays event tonight from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This evening, let’s all give back directly to the people who need it most right here in the Gulf Coast community.You can tell right when you walk in, the Aubuchon Homes “Elves” have been very busy decorating for this year’s festive fundraiser. The theme is “Fire & Ice,” complete with the ‘Heat Miser,’ snowman, and of course, Santa Claus himself. The Christmas tree is decorated to the hilt, and that will be lit tonight at 6 p.m.”Good Morning Gulf Coast’s” Jason Drew was ‘Gulfcoasting’ at Aubuchon Homes to get all the details about their annual fundraising event. This year, the proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish, Builders Care, and the Ronald McDonald House.Gary Aubuchon, CEO Aubuchon Team of Companies, Justin Einstein, VP of Ops of Aubuchon Homes & Make-a-Wish SWFL Advisory Board, and Shannan O’Brien of the Aubuchon Team of Companies all joined Jason under the big Christmas tree and talked about their mission and this evening’s magical event. They’re going to be serving small bites from The Salad King, Ceno Grille, Big 8 BBQ, Bones Coffee, homemade desserts, and offering beer and wine.Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the lighting of the tree at 6 p.m. The event will also feature free photos in Santa’s Workshop with the big man himself.For more information on the 27th Annual Helping Hands for the Holidays event, check out their website: Helping Hands for the Holidays: Join Us to Support Three Local Charities – Aubuchon HomesWATCH THE FULL STORY ABOVEDOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
The Aubuchon Team of Companies is hosting its 27th Annual Helping Hands for the Holidays event tonight from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This evening, let’s all give back directly to the people who need it most right here in the Gulf Coast community.
You can tell right when you walk in, the Aubuchon Homes “Elves” have been very busy decorating for this year’s festive fundraiser. The theme is “Fire & Ice,” complete with the ‘Heat Miser,’ snowman, and of course, Santa Claus himself. The Christmas tree is decorated to the hilt, and that will be lit tonight at 6 p.m.
“Good Morning Gulf Coast’s” Jason Drew was ‘Gulfcoasting’ at Aubuchon Homes to get all the details about their annual fundraising event. This year, the proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish, Builders Care, and the Ronald McDonald House.
Gary Aubuchon, CEO Aubuchon Team of Companies, Justin Einstein, VP of Ops of Aubuchon Homes & Make-a-Wish SWFL Advisory Board, and Shannan O’Brien of the Aubuchon Team of Companies all joined Jason under the big Christmas tree and talked about their mission and this evening’s magical event.
They’re going to be serving small bites from The Salad King, Ceno Grille, Big 8 BBQ, Bones Coffee, homemade desserts, and offering beer and wine.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the lighting of the tree at 6 p.m. The event will also feature free photos in Santa’s Workshop with the big man himself.
For more information on the 27th Annual Helping Hands for the Holidays event, check out their website: Helping Hands for the Holidays: Join Us to Support Three Local Charities – Aubuchon Homes
WATCH THE FULL STORY ABOVE
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