Suncoast Boat Show 2017 kicks off with VIP Yacht Hop

The 35th annual event began in style with an exclusive event on April 21 at Marina Jack.

  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 1:40 p.m. April 22, 2017
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As soon as they saw the bubbling champagne fountain near the entrance at Marina Jack, guests knew what they were in for at the Suncoast Boat Show 2017 VIP Yacht Hop.

Exhibitors hosted some of what Vice President of Marketing for Show Management Brett Keating calls their best customers during the VIP evening event, which featured light bites and the opportunity to see the boats at sunset.

The event was coordinated by Show Management, as are the rest of the boat show events that run from April 21-23 at Marina Jack.

Andrew Doole adds champagne to the champagne fountain at the Suncoast Boat Show 2017 VIP Yacht Hop on April 21 at Marina Jack.
Andrew Doole adds champagne to the champagne fountain at the Suncoast Boat Show 2017 VIP Yacht Hop on April 21 at Marina Jack.
Paul Flannery and Steve Stevens
Paul Flannery and Steve Stevens
Erin and Don Saba
Erin and Don Saba
Kelly Swisher and Leah Morris
Kelly Swisher and Leah Morris
Jessica Walsh and Scott Middleton
Jessica Walsh and Scott Middleton
Gretchen Bauer
Gretchen Bauer
Gretchen Bauer shows off her colorful heels from A’GACI at the Suncoast Boat Show 2017 VIP Yacht Hop on April 21 at Marina Jack.
Gretchen Bauer shows off her colorful heels from A’GACI at the Suncoast Boat Show 2017 VIP Yacht Hop on April 21 at Marina Jack.
General Manager of Marine Max Venice Aaron Kramer with Vice President of Marketing for Show Management Brett Keating
General Manager of Marine Max Venice Aaron Kramer with Vice President of Marketing for Show Management Brett Keating
Jeff Rummel, COO of Galati Yacht Sales Darren Plymale, Emma Galati, Nick Galati, Jay Dee Jackson, Mike Galati and Carmine Galati
Jeff Rummel, COO of Galati Yacht Sales Darren Plymale, Emma Galati, Nick Galati, Jay Dee Jackson, Mike Galati and Carmine Galati
Several boats were on sale at the Suncoast Boat Show 2017 VIP Yacht Hop on April 21 at Marina Jack.
Several boats were on sale at the Suncoast Boat Show 2017 VIP Yacht Hop on April 21 at Marina Jack.

 

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