Siesta Key Chamber members find their rhythm at business card exchange

Sand, sounds and socializing made up the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's monthly networking event on June 21.

  • By Shane Donglasan
  • | 7:12 p.m. June 24, 2018
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About 50 members from the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce mixed and mingled at the chamber’s monthly business card exchange on June 21 at Siesta Beach Concessions. Warren Labonté, owner of the upper deck concession stand at the Siesta Key Beach Pavilion, said he normally does not open the venue for private parties, but made an exception for the chamber. The networking event featured a sand sculpture demonstration from Brian Wigelsworth, founder of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival. Members also enjoyed taking part in a group drumming activity led by Erik Dunton and Kim Scott, owners of Positive RePercussions.

Brian Wigelsworth with a sand sculpture he created for the event.
Brian Wigelsworth with a sand sculpture he created for the event.
Kirk Bradley and Ali Murphy
Kirk Bradley and Ali Murphy
Tana and Drew Darley with Debbie Cole
Tana and Drew Darley with Debbie Cole
Brooks Beuchamp and Ellen Lawlor
Brooks Beuchamp and Ellen Lawlor
Karen Mahlios and Shawn Moughlin
Karen Mahlios and Shawn Moughlin
Erik Dunton leads participants in a group drumming activity.
Erik Dunton leads participants in a group drumming activity.
Mary Metzler finds her rhythm during a group drumming activity.
Mary Metzler finds her rhythm during a group drumming activity.
Erik Dunton leads participants in a group drumming activity.
Erik Dunton leads participants in a group drumming activity.
Mia Leone and Rachel Dixon
Mia Leone and Rachel Dixon
Dozens of members shared their business cards during the chamber's monthly event.
Dozens of members shared their business cards during the chamber's monthly event.

 

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