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Chamber members hob nobs with elected officials

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted the event on April 6 at Amore.


  • By Katie Johns
  • | 9:26 p.m. April 6, 2017
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As you neared the back patio of Amore Restaurant on April 6, it was evident that the members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce was doing what they do best- networking.

The chamber held its annual Hob Nob Thursday evening giving Chamber members the chance to mingle with local elected officials. Various commissioners and other town leaders were present to answer any questions and socialize with fellow locals.

Before Chamber President Gail Loefgren could introduce each elected officials, she had Howard Rooks, owner of Amore, make an announcement. The popular Longboat hotspot will be moving to Burns Court following its closing in May.

Commissioner Jim Brown and Chamber President Gail Loefgren
Commissioner Jim Brown and Chamber President Gail Loefgren
Yvonne Schloss, Mike Doll and Dominique Kohlenberger
Yvonne Schloss, Mike Doll and Dominique Kohlenberger
Aurora Kane and Andrew Vac
Aurora Kane and Andrew Vac
Town Manager Dave Bullock, Betsy Benac, Warren Simonds and Chris Caswell
Town Manager Dave Bullock, Betsy Benac, Warren Simonds and Chris Caswell
Wendy Hamilton and Danielle Pollak
Wendy Hamilton and Danielle Pollak
Michael Garey, Commission George Spoll and Fran Blum
Michael Garey, Commission George Spoll and Fran Blum
Debbie Shaffer, Gary Hill and Skip Wasserman
Debbie Shaffer, Gary Hill and Skip Wasserman
Former Mayor Jack Duncan and Suzy Brenner
Former Mayor Jack Duncan and Suzy Brenner
Audra Snyder and Eric Steeves
Audra Snyder and Eric Steeves
Vice Mayor Ed Zunz and commissioner Randy Clair
Vice Mayor Ed Zunz and commissioner Randy Clair
Irina LaRose, Pat Mock and Penelope Mabry
Irina LaRose, Pat Mock and Penelope Mabry
Rob Wagner, Donna and Mark Meador, Tonya Atchison and Yvonne Schloss
Rob Wagner, Donna and Mark Meador, Tonya Atchison and Yvonne Schloss
Susan Phillips and Steve Branham
Susan Phillips and Steve Branham
Karen Rushing, Clerk of Court and Controller and Police Chief Pete Cumming
Karen Rushing, Clerk of Court and Controller and Police Chief Pete Cumming
IT Director Jason Keen and Planning, Zoning and Building Director Alaina Ray
IT Director Jason Keen and Planning, Zoning and Building Director Alaina Ray

 

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