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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards


  • By Nick Friedman
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 5, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards
Dr. Anne Chauvet accepted the Small Business of the Year Award on behalf of Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.
Dr. Anne Chauvet accepted the Small Business of the Year Award on behalf of Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.
Brooke Kommuck, Doris Ellis and Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Wendy Ellis
Brooke Kommuck, Doris Ellis and Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Wendy Ellis
Joseph Strickland, Jan Solomon and Tim Solomon, of Key Sailing, which won the International Business Award.
Joseph Strickland, Jan Solomon and Tim Solomon, of Key Sailing, which won the International Business Award.
Susan Birk and Mike Noble
Susan Birk and Mike Noble
Danette and Nick Boris
Danette and Nick Boris
Cat Depot representatives were among the businesses nominated for Nonprofit Organization of the Year.
Cat Depot representatives were among the businesses nominated for Nonprofit Organization of the Year.
Whitney Coyne, Andrea Copek and Robert Ludwig
Whitney Coyne, Andrea Copek and Robert Ludwig
Attendees filled the conference room at the Hyatt Regency.
Attendees filled the conference room at the Hyatt Regency.
Amy Hammer and Max Shaw
Amy Hammer and Max Shaw
Melissa Hembree, Joe C. Hembree, Joe R. Hembree and George McGonagill.
Melissa Hembree, Joe C. Hembree, Joe R. Hembree and George McGonagill.
Bob Leibold and Gabriele Vest
Bob Leibold and Gabriele Vest
Les McCurdy, owner of McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, had the audience in stitches as this year’s host.
Les McCurdy, owner of McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, had the audience in stitches as this year’s host.
Doug Neumann, Melanie DiVirgilio, Greg Bustle and Chad Campbell
Doug Neumann, Melanie DiVirgilio, Greg Bustle and Chad Campbell
Robin Parsons, Amanda Vercheski, Pam Lutz and Annette Gueli
Robin Parsons, Amanda Vercheski, Pam Lutz and Annette Gueli
Cindy Saunders, Carol Anziano and Suzanne Teicher
Cindy Saunders, Carol Anziano and Suzanne Teicher
Yvonne Schloss and Dr. Noel
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