Longboaters trade briefcases for putters

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its Business After Hours event at The Fish Hole.

  • By Brynn Mechem
  • | 10:19 a.m. May 22, 2019
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After clocking out of work on Tuesday, Longboaters headed to the green ... the green mini golf course, that is, as they participated in the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours networking event. 

The event, held at The Fish Hole on Bradenton Beach, allows businessmen and women the opportunity to network outside of office hours. 

Participants were split into groups of four. After 18 holes, the three golfers with the fewest amount of strokes received prizes provided by The Fish Hole.

In addition to golfing, participants mingled over fried chicken and sandwiches.  

Mary Ann Brady celebrates her hole in one.
Mary Ann Brady celebrates her hole in one.
Tonya Atchison, Jimmy Bonner, Debbie Shaffer and Ron Fuller
Tonya Atchison, Jimmy Bonner, Debbie Shaffer and Ron Fuller
Paul Tippet lines up his shot.
Paul Tippet lines up his shot.
Tonya Atchison celebrates her hole in one.
Tonya Atchison celebrates her hole in one.
Mary Ann Brady, Carol Peschel, Chrissy Stites and Suzy Brenner
Mary Ann Brady, Carol Peschel, Chrissy Stites and Suzy Brenner
After several attempts, Debbie Shaffer is excited to have putt the ball in the hole.
After several attempts, Debbie Shaffer is excited to have putt the ball in the hole.
Irina LaRose is annoyed she missed her putt.
Irina LaRose is annoyed she missed her putt.
Chrissy Stites has a moment of zen before taking her first putt.
Chrissy Stites has a moment of zen before taking her first putt.
Paul Tippet, Christy Tippet, Maggie Hicks and Michael Drake
Paul Tippet, Christy Tippet, Maggie Hicks and Michael Drake
Ron Fuller can't believe he scored a hole in one.
Ron Fuller can't believe he scored a hole in one.
John Renkawitz lines up his first shot.
John Renkawitz lines up his first shot.
Jimmy Bonner lines up his putt.
Jimmy Bonner lines up his putt.
Irina LaRose, Scott Kuykendall, John Renkawitz and Allie Hueter
Irina LaRose, Scott Kuykendall, John Renkawitz and Allie Hueter
Participants wandered off Longboat and onto Bradenton Beach for Tuesday's Business After Hours.
Participants wandered off Longboat and onto Bradenton Beach for Tuesday's Business After Hours.

 

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