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Sarasota Chamber marks 100 years with annual breakfast

The event was held March 26 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 12:02 p.m. March 27, 2021
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The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce continued to celebrate its 100th year with its annual Chamber Breakfast held on March 26.

The 100th annual chamber breakfast had members of members of Sarasota's business community mingling, sipping coffee and eating breakfast at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. This year's event had guest speaker and Selby Gardens' Vice President for Historic Spanish Point John McCarthy remotely addressing the crowd. Attendees also heard from Congressman Vern Buchanan, Dr. Larry Thompson, and Chamber President and CEO Heather Kasten.

Ryan Hoppe, Chris Cianfaglione and Philip DiMariq
Ryan Hoppe, Chris Cianfaglione and Philip DiMariq
Marlo Turner and Shelly Van Dusen
Marlo Turner and Shelly Van Dusen
Jack Brill, Tramm Hudson and Charlie Murphy
Jack Brill, Tramm Hudson and Charlie Murphy
Tess Koncick and Pam Foster
Tess Koncick and Pam Foster
Bryan Boudreaux, Ron Marshall and Anthony Sabella
Bryan Boudreaux, Ron Marshall and Anthony Sabella
Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman and Sally Dionne
Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman and Sally Dionne
Mayor Hagen Brody and Congressman Vern Buchanan
Mayor Hagen Brody and Congressman Vern Buchanan
Tom Edwards and Chris Pfahler
Tom Edwards and Chris Pfahler
Dr. Larry Thompson, Congressman Vern Buchanan and Chamber President and CEO Heather Kasten
Dr. Larry Thompson, Congressman Vern Buchanan and Chamber President and CEO Heather Kasten
Kaveedia Moore, Keith DuBose and Kay Mathers
Kaveedia Moore, Keith DuBose and Kay Mathers
Each table had some floral decor.
Each table had some floral decor.
Dr. Larry Thompson welcomes the audience.
Dr. Larry Thompson welcomes the audience.
Congressman Vern Buchanan speaks to the assembled audience.
Congressman Vern Buchanan speaks to the assembled audience.

 

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