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Sarasota Chamber throws centennial bash at art museum

Oct. 22 celebration was held at Sarasota Art Museum/


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 9:48 a.m. October 24, 2021
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It's an understatement to say the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce has been busy the last 100 years.

The organization has been instrumental in the workings and progress of Sarasota, from encouraging businesses to contribute to the area over the decades to recently installing 30-foot murals recognizing that progress. 

The chamber invited some of its most devoted members and supporters to a Centennial Celebration at the Sarasota Art Museum on Oct. 22.

Guests mingled, picked up food and drinks and eventually listened to  CEO and President Heather Kasten speak about the importance of the anniversary. 

Sarasota Chamber CEO Heather Kasten and board chair Dennis Murphy
Sarasota Chamber CEO Heather Kasten and board chair Dennis Murphy
Donn Githens and Pavitra Ciavardone
Donn Githens and Pavitra Ciavardone
Michelle Olivo, Lexie Guanchez and Christa Sweeney
Michelle Olivo, Lexie Guanchez and Christa Sweeney
Rafael and Jennifer Ortiz with Jessica Rogers and Linda Blair
Rafael and Jennifer Ortiz with Jessica Rogers and Linda Blair
Ross Johnston, Emory Conetta, Kaylea Schule and Steven Connell
Ross Johnston, Emory Conetta, Kaylea Schule and Steven Connell
Hermione Gilpin, Tina Scearpino, Wendy Deming and Jennifer Rominiecki
Hermione Gilpin, Tina Scearpino, Wendy Deming and Jennifer Rominiecki
Chris and Brigitte Gallagher
Chris and Brigitte Gallagher
Jason Good and Sarasota Art Museum Executive Director Virginia Shearer
Jason Good and Sarasota Art Museum Executive Director Virginia Shearer
Elizabeth Gay, Jan Hetland and Katheryn Carr
Elizabeth Gay, Jan Hetland and Katheryn Carr
Nathan Pyatte, Sasha Housman and Arkady Medovoy
Nathan Pyatte, Sasha Housman and Arkady Medovoy
Bill and Robyn Sadlo
Bill and Robyn Sadlo
Beth Green and Scott Bush
Beth Green and Scott Bush
Renee Phinney and Glen Rieth
Renee Phinney and Glen Rieth
Marie Graziosi and Emily Meacham
Marie Graziosi and Emily Meacham
Krzystof Blihuszewski and Robert Stafecki
Krzystof Blihuszewski and Robert Stafecki
Veronica Brady and Keith Monda with Laura and Rick Kingsley
Veronica Brady and Keith Monda with Laura and Rick Kingsley
Alex Dustin, Melissa and Joe Hembree, Nicole Peterson and Deborah Pollard
Alex Dustin, Melissa and Joe Hembree, Nicole Peterson and Deborah Pollard

 

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