• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Sarasota throws a Party in the Park

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted a gathering in Phillippi Park.


  • By Amelia Hanks
  • | 6:56 p.m. March 13, 2019
  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • Share

There was a bit of flavor from everywhere in Sarasota at the Party in the Park event on March 13. 

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its largest event of the year in Phillippi Park. Around 400 attendees were at the event. Businesses from all over Sarasota served food and drink to guests while reggae band Jah Movement played in the pavilion.

There were also networking-based activities and games for attendees. 

Marsha Penkert and Ellen Roberts
Marsha Penkert and Ellen Roberts
Nicole Lewis, Megan Micale, Sarah Massey and Eric Massey
Nicole Lewis, Megan Micale, Sarah Massey and Eric Massey
Larry Face, Jaime Marco, Sharna Rozin, Amy Tuten and Cynthia Carter
Larry Face, Jaime Marco, Sharna Rozin, Amy Tuten and Cynthia Carter
Rich Scherzer, Peggy Kronus, Ellen Snyder and Brett Raymaker from Willis Smith Construction served refreshments at the party.
Rich Scherzer, Peggy Kronus, Ellen Snyder and Brett Raymaker from Willis Smith Construction served refreshments at the party.
Darla and Bill Furst
Darla and Bill Furst
Michael Kulaw, Lynnea Peters and Michael Bullerdick
Michael Kulaw, Lynnea Peters and Michael Bullerdick
Dan Dykgraaf and Nick McMullen
Dan Dykgraaf and Nick McMullen
Jah Movement played for the soiree.
Jah Movement played for the soiree.
Sandrina McCloud, Kathy Maybee and Linda DiDonato
Sandrina McCloud, Kathy Maybee and Linda DiDonato
Bonita Alexander and Rebecca Nesta
Bonita Alexander and Rebecca Nesta
Claire Hoffman and Enrique Flores
Claire Hoffman and Enrique Flores
Mark and Nafi Cunningham
Mark and Nafi Cunningham
Jesse White from Sarasota Architectural Salvage served dinner.
Jesse White from Sarasota Architectural Salvage served dinner.
Newk's Eatery provided dessert.
Newk's Eatery provided dessert.
This is the Sarasota Chamber's largest event of the year.
This is the Sarasota Chamber's largest event of the year.

 

Latest News

Sarasota Police on Monday recovered a sunken, capsized boat from Hudson Bayou that had been swamped for more than three years.
  • December 6, 2025
Long-abandoned boat removed by Sarasota Police
Sarasota City Attorney Joe Polzak and City Auditor and Clerk Shayla Griggs during a meeting of the Sarasota City Commission.
  • December 5, 2025
Sarasota charter official evaluations begin this month
You'd better watch out: Tow-away zones set for Sarasota holiday parade
  • December 4, 2025
You'd better watch out: Tow-away zones set for Sarasota holiday parade
A satellite image of Hurricane Irma.
  • December 4, 2025
Hurricane season ends without Florida landfall

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Neighbors

A rendering of Florida Studio Theatre's McGillicuddy Arts Plaza.
  • December 6, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre receives anonymous $1 million gift
The moon shines between a pair of "Florida Reindeer."
  • December 4, 2025
Holiday display at Selby Gardens boasts over 2 million lights
Shane Rawley poses for a photo on Dec. 2 at Shaner's Pizzeria with his three published books. From left: "A February Thaw: A Peter Cobb Adventure," "January Freeze: A Peter Cobb Adventure" and "Peter Cobb: Three Strikes You're Out."
  • December 4, 2025
Former MLB pitcher and local pizzeria owner is an author
Laura Oliff-Maxey and Barbara Braun
  • December 4, 2025
Mothers Helping Mothers strengthens its toy drive effort
Eighth grader Mikayla Ross works with teacher Joseph Conner.
  • December 4, 2025
Tutoring nonprofit helps raise students' success rates
Sarasota City Y is a Vital Part of the Community
  • December 4, 2025
Sarasota City Y is a Vital Part of the Community

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2025 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now