The Rockin' Lobster beach party was hosted Nov. 3 at Sharky's on the Pier in Venice.
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Kayleigh Omang
| 7:59 a.m. November 4, 2018
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As the sun sank off in the horizon the Suncoast, guests mingled on the beach and under the tent at Sharky's on the Pier in Venice.
The annual Rockin' Lobster beach party was hosted Nov. 3, and is their second event at Sharky's this week.
Cold drinks and an appetizer buffet were enjoyed before the program began. Vice President of Philanthropy Jessica Rogers opened the program with the welcome. Then the guest speaker, Fitz Otis, came on stage to talk about his experience as being a Children First dad.
The beach party continued with a lobster meal, roasting marshmallows by the fire on the beach and a firework show.
Co-Chairs Keith and Adrienne Johnson, Janna and Joshua Kim with Andree and Mike Keebaugh
Vice President of Philanthropy Jessica Rogers, Speakers Mishya and Fitz Otis and President and CEO Philip Tavill
A hand collage showed guests what their donation would go towards at Children First.
The centerpieces were made by Krystel Beall.
Rollie and Cindy Horton
Lobsters were the center of the night.
Dan and Donna Love
Guests roasted marshmallows after dinner.
HelloGorgeous set up a photobooth.
Tony Salas and Rachael Laughlin
Daniel and Amy Hammon
Debbie Shapiro, Barbara Barrett and Fran Nitschke
Amy and Stefano Ragozzino
Marge and Vinnie Maisto
Kirsten Olson, Frank Ford and Kim Reuter
Steve and Melissa Reid with Elaine, Alanna and Jeff Densmore
Co-Chairs Joshua and Janna Kim with Helena and Doug Black and Daniel and Clarice Dokko
Steve and Christina Brown
The Josh Carroll Band played upbeat tunes.
An appetizer bar was set up before the seated dinner.
Scarlett Guy and Katie Huyck
Children First hosts two events at Sharky's on the Pier each year.
Tiki torches were set up along the beach to help keep guests warmer.
Chairs were set up around the campfire.
The sun sank below the horizon during the event.
Vice President of Philanthropy Jessica Rogers welcomes guests to Rockin' Lobster.
Fitz Otis was the featured speaker for the evening.
