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Longboat Key Chamber members network during after hours

The members enjoyed a cash bar, appetizers and complimentary massages.


  • By Katie Johns
  • | 7:10 p.m. August 23, 2016
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New Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce member, Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar of Bradenton Beach, hosted the chamber’s monthly Business After Hours on Aug. 23.

Chamber President Gail Loefgren said this was the first time the chamber held an event at the restaurant and was surprised at the large crowd since the location is so far north.

About 60 chamber members enjoyed a cash bar and appetizers, as well as complimentary massages from Sea-Renity Beach Spa.

 

Juliette Valin of the Longboat Key Club and Kathy Callahan of Michael Saunders and Co.
Juliette Valin of the Longboat Key Club and Kathy Callahan of Michael Saunders and Co.
Pat Mock and Sandra LaRose, both of Design 2000 Nails
Pat Mock and Sandra LaRose, both of Design 2000 Nails
Tammy Halstead of Longboat Key Chamber Board of Directors, Tom Scholz of Kool Stuff, Ed Nugent of Cornerstone and Chamber president Gail Loefgren
Tammy Halstead of Longboat Key Chamber Board of Directors, Tom Scholz of Kool Stuff, Ed Nugent of Cornerstone and Chamber president Gail Loefgren
Debbie Shaffer of Veterain Air and Jack Dean of Montgomery Carpets Plus
Debbie Shaffer of Veterain Air and Jack Dean of Montgomery Carpets Plus
Aurora Kane and Carla Lesar, both of Century 21
Aurora Kane and Carla Lesar, both of Century 21
Trey Kiser of Out of the Blue Marketing, Ron Fuller of Surf Shack, Allan Zuckerman of Beach Breeze Weddings, Liana Vitorino of Amore and DJ Jorge Rodriguez
Trey Kiser of Out of the Blue Marketing, Ron Fuller of Surf Shack, Allan Zuckerman of Beach Breeze Weddings, Liana Vitorino of Amore and DJ Jorge Rodriguez
Shona Otto of Madison Avenue Advertising Sales and Marketing, Michelle Sampson of Cool Today and Irina LaRose of Design 2000 Nails
Shona Otto of Madison Avenue Advertising Sales and Marketing, Michelle Sampson of Cool Today and Irina LaRose of Design 2000 Nails
Amanda Escobio of Sea-renity Beach Spa gave complimentary massages during the chamber’s business after hours.
Amanda Escobio of Sea-renity Beach Spa gave complimentary massages during the chamber’s business after hours.
Lupe Zepeda and Vicki LaMotte, both of South Lake Design
Lupe Zepeda and Vicki LaMotte, both of South Lake Design
Captain Wayne Genthner of Wolfmouth Charters and Ed Nugent of Cornerstone
Captain Wayne Genthner of Wolfmouth Charters and Ed Nugent of Cornerstone
Howard Rooks of Amore and attorney Ralf Brookes
Howard Rooks of Amore and attorney Ralf Brookes
DJ Jorge Rodriguez and JoDene Moneuse of Wagner Realty
DJ Jorge Rodriguez and JoDene Moneuse of Wagner Realty
Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar employees Shannon Dunnan, manager, Sue Shinko, general manager and Fred Bartizal, owner
Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar employees Shannon Dunnan, manager, Sue Shinko, general manager and Fred Bartizal, owner
Aurora Kane of Century 21, Andrew Vac of Matusiak/Vac Real Estate and Tammy Halstead of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce
Aurora Kane of Century 21, Andrew Vac of Matusiak/Vac Real Estate and Tammy Halstead of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce

 

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