Lakewood Ranch's Cheers for Charity raises the bar
3 Keys hosts an event which features Giving Circle bartenders.
By
Berkley Mason
| 11:30 a.m. July 27, 2017
East County
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Lakewood Ranch's Michelle Cross wanted to give back to the community, so she joined the Cheers for Charity Giving Circle.
She just didn't know she would be serving the community drinks.
Cross was just one of the Cheers for Charity guest bartenders who worked during their Summer in the Keys fundraising event July 26 at 3 Keys Brewing and Eatery in Bradenton.
"I am having so much fun," Cross said. "I got to pour a lot of beer."
A percentage of the sales went to charity and the fundraiser also included a raffle, a tropical photo booth and a disc jockey.
The proceeds went to the Visible Men Academy, Family Network on Disabilities, The Mark Wandall Foundation and Vintage Paws.Â
"This is where we get the majority of our funding," said Cheers for Charity member Annie Breitinger. "It is also a great way to meet potential new members."Â
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East County's Sierra Butler, Mike Gilkison and Stacey Gilkison toast during the event.
The Cheers for Charity event carries a tropical theme.
Lakewood Ranch's Amanda Tullidge pours a cold beer 3 Keys Brewing and Eatery during her shift as a guest bartender.
Cheers for Charity member Amy Morris practices her bartending skills.
Kristin Wolfrum and Christina Goldberg represent the Mark Wandall Foundation.
Bradenton's Joey, Janae and Jodie Kerns supported the event.
East County's Jill Gass and Parrish's Heather Roembke try out the tropical photo booth.
Vintage Paws volunteers Amy Fischer and Edie Anderson are in the house.
Flamingos spice up the decorations.
Bradenton's Tracey Vita and Steve Peebles check out raffle prizes.
Cheers for Charity members Annie Breitinger and Marisa Powers dress for the occasion.
Cheers for Charity member Michelle Cross gets tips from 3 Keys Brewing and Eatery bartender Kira Ceriga.
Myakka City's Alexander Lockhart and Jenifer Schembri support the event.
Cheers for Charity member Sierra Butler hopes she has the lucky raffle ticket.
Cheers for Charity members Olivia Horne and Paige Laudicina show off their raffle tickets.
Potential raffle prizes just wait to be won.
Bradenton's Justin and Amelia Powers arrive for the event.
