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Sarasota Chamber networks on island time

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce welcomed members to an tropical-themed Hob Nob.


  • By Anna Brugmann
  • | 7:33 p.m. March 23, 2017
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It wasn't difficult for Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce members to feel the island vibes during the Chamber's annual Hob Nob at Phillippi Estate Park on March 23. 

Four hundred and fifty guests were greeted with a cheerful "Aloha," given a lei and their choice of beer, champagne or a pina colada. If that weren't enough, the mellow melodies of reggae band Jah Movement serenaded guests into an island state of mind. 

Guests were all given tropical leis
Guests were all given tropical leis
Claran Farrell, Curtis Tirey, Joanne Owens and Alex Twigg
Claran Farrell, Curtis Tirey, Joanne Owens and Alex Twigg
Ky-mani Caies joined his parents, Damie Caies and Shantel Norman of Jah Movement, on stage.
Ky-mani Caies joined his parents, Damie Caies and Shantel Norman of Jah Movement, on stage.
Shantal Norman performans during the event.
Shantal Norman performans during the event.
Missy and Steve Weishaar
Missy and Steve Weishaar
Chloe Vega, Kimberly Manooshian, Dede Jones and Jessie Kapek
Chloe Vega, Kimberly Manooshian, Dede Jones and Jessie Kapek
Kristen Vanhemelrijek, Anthony Massucca and Allen Prewitt
Kristen Vanhemelrijek, Anthony Massucca and Allen Prewitt
Alex Trigg and Molly Laramie play corn hole at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob.
Alex Trigg and Molly Laramie play corn hole at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob.
Violet Cooper enjoys a cupcake.
Violet Cooper enjoys a cupcake.
Jordan Hallam and Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Cooper
Jordan Hallam and Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Cooper
Craig Green and Freddie Alban
Craig Green and Freddie Alban
Nikki Difiore
Nikki Difiore
Barbara Harrison, Michael Kline and Danielle Pollk
Barbara Harrison, Michael Kline and Danielle Pollk
Caitlin Verrinder and Veronica Murphy
Caitlin Verrinder and Veronica Murphy
Nathan Putrum, Ayla Goggin, Brittney Nesmith, Amy Anthofer and Jonathan lester
Nathan Putrum, Ayla Goggin, Brittney Nesmith, Amy Anthofer and Jonathan lester
Debbie Z. Lattuga, Jessica Uglik and Mirco Uglik
Debbie Z. Lattuga, Jessica Uglik and Mirco Uglik
Sheryl Pember, Roxanne Sima and Tom Scholz
Sheryl Pember, Roxanne Sima and Tom Scholz
Erica Wuorio, Heather Cline, Elaina Mand and Gana Gilkey
Erica Wuorio, Heather Cline, Elaina Mand and Gana Gilkey
Valerie Yates and Marlon Brown
Valerie Yates and Marlon Brown

 

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