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Chambers of commerce barbecue on the beach

The Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key Chambers of Commerce mingle with Tri-Chamber event.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 8:30 p.m. June 2, 2016
  • Longboat Key
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Business owners dug their toes in the sand for the Tri-Chamber Business & BBQ on the Beach Thursday evening at Sandcastle Resort on Lido Beach. 

The annual event brings together members of the Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island Chambers of Commerce to network and promote barrier island businesses. 

Nancy Taussig, Barefoot Weddings and David Pilston, Save Our Seabirds
Nancy Taussig, Barefoot Weddings and David Pilston, Save Our Seabirds
The Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key was the setting for the Tri-Chamber BBQ on the Beach.
The Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key was the setting for the Tri-Chamber BBQ on the Beach.
Olivia Willis of Island Directory tries some Tennessee style ribs.
Olivia Willis of Island Directory tries some Tennessee style ribs.
Tammy Halsted, Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Beth Jacobson and Victoria Jacobson.
Tammy Halsted, Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Beth Jacobson and Victoria Jacobson.
Joel Trippiedi, G.Fried Flooring, Allie Hueter, Building Connections and Jack Dean of Montgomery's Carpets Plus
Joel Trippiedi, G.Fried Flooring, Allie Hueter, Building Connections and Jack Dean of Montgomery's Carpets Plus
Jim Berger, Ramada Waterfront Hotel and Ron Fuller of Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen
Jim Berger, Ramada Waterfront Hotel and Ron Fuller of Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen
Performer Mike Sales played guitar and sang for guests.
Performer Mike Sales played guitar and sang for guests.
Bob Erker, Liz and Jay Sparr, Jan Gaudreau, Carol Erkey, Longboat Key Rotary Club president and Andy Sawyer
Bob Erker, Liz and Jay Sparr, Jan Gaudreau, Carol Erkey, Longboat Key Rotary Club president and Andy Sawyer
Eddie Kirsch and Rob Wells of Visit Sarasota County
Eddie Kirsch and Rob Wells of Visit Sarasota County

 

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