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Sarasota Chamber returns to Van Wezel for outdoor bash

The 2022 Party On The Bay was held Feb. 10.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 9:51 p.m. February 10, 2022
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The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce made a lively return to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for its Party On The Bayfront event Feb. 10. 

More than 400 supporters and vendors filled out the Van Wezel bayfront for the annual party, a chance for chamber members to meet and mingle overlooking scenic Sarasota Bay. Companies and vendors passed out drinks, food, desserts and other treats throughout the evening. 

President and CEO Heather Kasten later spoke to the crowd about the status of the chamber and what programs to look forward to this year. 

More than 400 people filled out the bayfront.
More than 400 people filled out the bayfront.
Kelly Monti, Vice President Catherine Roper, and President and CEO Heather Kasten
Kelly Monti, Vice President Catherine Roper, and President and CEO Heather Kasten
Nikash Patel and Victoria Andarcia
Nikash Patel and Victoria Andarcia
Jennifer Klobuchar and Marisa Bucci
Jennifer Klobuchar and Marisa Bucci
Ken Jimison, Ann Marie Kuffer and Jag Grewal
Ken Jimison, Ann Marie Kuffer and Jag Grewal
Dana Pierce, Denise Williams and Katlyn Doyle
Dana Pierce, Denise Williams and Katlyn Doyle
Robi Leach and Joanna Swanson
Robi Leach and Joanna Swanson
Publix had ceviche for guests.
Publix had ceviche for guests.
Melanie Lavender, Shantel Norman and Jerica King
Melanie Lavender, Shantel Norman and Jerica King
Michelle Olivo, Rene' Rupp, Molly Lawl and Dylan Lach
Michelle Olivo, Rene' Rupp, Molly Lawl and Dylan Lach
Al Frederick, Will Cromie and Arlene Buckmaster
Al Frederick, Will Cromie and Arlene Buckmaster
Allison Kummery with Kris and Jim Kraft
Allison Kummery with Kris and Jim Kraft
Ellen Snyder, Peggy Kronos and Helena Cauchon
Ellen Snyder, Peggy Kronos and Helena Cauchon
Rich Scherzer, Caitlin Chadek, Brett Raymaker, Dennis Murphy, Lauren Tominelli and Dennis Murphy
Rich Scherzer, Caitlin Chadek, Brett Raymaker, Dennis Murphy, Lauren Tominelli and Dennis Murphy
Rob Barry, Kristina Vorndran and Jodel Velarde
Rob Barry, Kristina Vorndran and Jodel Velarde
Alford Mathews, Ashley Pullon, the Oriole bird and Lana Walsh
Alford Mathews, Ashley Pullon, the Oriole bird and Lana Walsh
Jadzia and Ryan Cline
Jadzia and Ryan Cline
Jamie and Thomas Cristello
Jamie and Thomas Cristello
Brendan Ward, Ross Johnston and Daniel Long
Brendan Ward, Ross Johnston and Daniel Long
Christina Caldwell, Chad Puckett, Sean Patton and Kendall Southworth
Christina Caldwell, Chad Puckett, Sean Patton and Kendall Southworth
Johanna Lovejoy and Brian Bahia
Johanna Lovejoy and Brian Bahia
Clara Ramos and Ashley Borchert
Clara Ramos and Ashley Borchert
Stacy Liszewski and Meredith Galloway
Stacy Liszewski and Meredith Galloway

 

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