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Longboat Key Chamber networks with neighbors

Chamber members enjoyed an evening of mingling with the Manatee and Anna Maria island chambers.


  • By Katie Johns
  • | 12:31 p.m. December 2, 2016
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The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce took a short field trip to Anna Maria Island on Dec. 1.

Longboat members networked with members of the Manatee and Anna Maria Island chambers of commerce for the Tri-Chamber Island Business After Hours at Sandbar Restaurant.

The Manatee High School Drumline performed for the crowd before raffle prizes were handed out.

Sandi Haynes, Jane Hunter and Kristin Landstrom of Affordable Custom Lines and Designs
Sandi Haynes, Jane Hunter and Kristin Landstrom of Affordable Custom Lines and Designs
Darla Hood of Financial Integrity Group, David Wolfe of Wolfe Media and Tim Shelby of Financial Integrity Group
Darla Hood of Financial Integrity Group, David Wolfe of Wolfe Media and Tim Shelby of Financial Integrity Group
Joshua Stewart, Vince Ciccarello and Susan Loughren
Joshua Stewart, Vince Ciccarello and Susan Loughren
Jane Hunter and Mike Doll
Jane Hunter and Mike Doll
Bruce Meyer of United Way and Richard Curtis of Keller Williams Realty
Bruce Meyer of United Way and Richard Curtis of Keller Williams Realty
Kim Brownstein, Bob Perraud and Suzanna Fonow of Water’s Edge of Bradenton
Kim Brownstein, Bob Perraud and Suzanna Fonow of Water’s Edge of Bradenton
Vicki Bartz of Tidewell Hospice, Janet Murphy of Rodan + Fields and Paul Murphy of International Manufacturing Solutions
Vicki Bartz of Tidewell Hospice, Janet Murphy of Rodan + Fields and Paul Murphy of International Manufacturing Solutions
Julie Kirkwood of Adventure Away, Wayne Genthner of Wolfmouth Charters and Walton Loos of Adventure Away
Julie Kirkwood of Adventure Away, Wayne Genthner of Wolfmouth Charters and Walton Loos of Adventure Away
Pat and Danielle Pollak of Serve to Protect
Pat and Danielle Pollak of Serve to Protect
The Manatee High School Drumline performed for guests at the Tri Chamber Island Business After Hours.
The Manatee High School Drumline performed for guests at the Tri Chamber Island Business After Hours.
The Manatee High School Drumline performed for guests at the Tri Chamber Island Business After Hours.
The Manatee High School Drumline performed for guests at the Tri Chamber Island Business After Hours.
The Manatee High School Drumline performed for guests at the Tri Chamber Island Business After Hours.
The Manatee High School Drumline performed for guests at the Tri Chamber Island Business After Hours.
Michael Vejins of Raymond James, Nancy Taussig of Barefoot Weddings  and Sherrill Sokol of AFC Urgent Care
Michael Vejins of Raymond James, Nancy Taussig of Barefoot Weddings and Sherrill Sokol of AFC Urgent Care
Barbara Murphy, Mary Jo Lombardo and Lois Ann Gift
Barbara Murphy, Mary Jo Lombardo and Lois Ann Gift
Terri Kinder, vice president of Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, Jahna Allen, vice president of community development for the Manatee Chamber, Deb Wing, Anna Maria Island Chamber and Jacki Dezelski, executive vice president of the Manatee Chamber
Terri Kinder, vice president of Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, Jahna Allen, vice president of community development for the Manatee Chamber, Deb Wing, Anna Maria Island Chamber and Jacki Dezelski, executive vice president of the Manatee Chamber

 

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