Off the Clock goes to Harry's for the holidays

Longboat Key
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The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrated Christmas at Harry’s Continental Kitchens on Thursday, Dec. 8. It was a warm winter evening. Members sipped cocktails, networked and had a merry good time on the outdoor patio.

Each year, members are asked to bring ornaments that represent their businesses. Wagner Realty’s Jonna Kinney brought a tiny red door decorated with a wreath, fitting for a Realtor and no explanation needed.

Reva Jackson looked for a dollar sign or something money related to represent Cadence Bank, but couldn’t find anything, so she decided on a little red drum and focused on cadence.

“It’s a military term. Some people don’t know what that means,” she said. “But it means to march in rhythm together. We want to be in sync with our customers.”

Kim Urbuteit from Home-tech represented with a golden lock box. And because hands-on and active so well describes the young team at Fitness Quest, Gabriella Giordano handpainted a sand dollar ornament.

To kick off the new year, Off the Clock will head to Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Sarasota from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11.

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Lesley Dwyer

Lesley Dwyer is a staff writer for East County and a graduate of the University of South Florida. After earning a bachelor’s degree in professional and technical writing, she freelanced for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Lesley has lived in the Sarasota area for over 25 years.