The founding leaders at Three Island Monkeys and Lo' Key Island Grille have been working to support one another since they both opened on the north end of Longboat Key early this year. They welcomed community members to see how they've grown at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's latest "Networking at Noon" on Aug. 15.
Guests first partook in a tasting menu with some of Lo' Key Island Grille's popular dishes, from shrimp and crab sliders to chicken salad on toast. Attendees at the sold-out event went around the room to introduce themselves, including several new chamber members.
Afterward, they went over to the neighboring gift shop to enjoy dessert while hearing about some of the pieces crafted by Floridian artists from store owner Brigette Kubin.
Though housed in separate buildings, the stores share a property at 5620 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The restaurant recently shifted to its summer hours, now open from 2-10 p.m. daily.
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Three Island Monkeys owner Brigette Kubin greets visitors at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's "Networking at Noon" event on Aug. 15. The boutique co-hosted the event with the neighboring restaurant Lo' Key Island Grille.
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Katlyn Deak from Servpro and Sophie McDonald from The Made Cleaning Co. joined the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's Networking at Noon event on Aug. 15.
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David Baptiste, branch manager at Ameris Bank, speaks with Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members on Aug. 15 at Lo' Key Island Grille.
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Owner Irina LaRose updates Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members about the Design 2000 hair salon at the Aug. 15 networking event.
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From left, Jack Dean, Kim Bouchard, Brad Moltrup and Casey Moltrup chat before Lo' Key Island Grille dishes up a tasting menu for Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members on Aug. 15.
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Brandy Britton, director of marketing development from Bringman Roofing, networks at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's event on Aug. 15.
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Andrew Vac and Kim Verreault, president and CEO of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, welcome guests to the "Networking at Noon" event co-hosted by Lo' Key Island Grille and Three Island Monkeys on Aug. 15.
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Lo' Key Island Grille general manager Courtney Rossler and Three Island Monkeys owner Brigette Kubin co-hosted this month's "Networking at Noon" on Aug. 15.
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Julie Wilson and Jen Braden from Skyrun Sarasota Vacation Rentals dish up some of the cold appetizers at Lo' Key Island Grille.
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Zach Easton tells Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members about Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration's services, covering topics fresh on residents' minds during the active hurricane season.
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Owner Celia Moore updates attendees of the latest "Networking at Noon" about Technology Solutions.
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Three Island Monkeys owner Brigette Kubin shows off some of the aquatic-themed metalwork pieces in her shop.
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Three Island Monkeys dishes up Key lime pie and other desserts at the Aug. 15 networking event.
Dana Kampa is the Longboat Key neighbors reporter for the Observer. She first ventured into journalism in her home state of Wisconsin, going on to report community stories everywhere from the snowy mountains of Washington State to the sunny shores of the Caribbean. She has been a writer and photographer for more than a decade, covering what matters most to readers.
