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Rockin' Lobster enjoys picture-perfect night on the Gulf


  • By Lori Sax
  • | 4:12 p.m. November 2, 2025
Co-chairs Jennifer and Blake Rolley and Co-chairs Nicole and Adam Cromie
Co-chairs Jennifer and Blake Rolley and Co-chairs Nicole and Adam Cromie
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What: Rockin' Lobster

Benefiting: Children First

When: Nov. 1

Where: Sharky's on the Pier

Co-chairs Steve and Redenta Picazio
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Elizabeth Stamoulis and Mark Creech
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Allysa Simons and Radmila Djurich
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Sheba Matheu and Jade Davis
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Bob Ripley and Jessica Rogers, vice president of philanthropy
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Tom and Lindsie Bury
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Brock Leach, Katherine and Frank Martucci and Julie Leach
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Robbin Redd and William Russell
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Guest watch the sunset before dinner.
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Callie and Nate Cowan
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Patrick Hilaire entertains guests during cocktail hour.
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Children First CEO Philip Tavill with Candice Kerbel
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Billy and Stephanie Mottram
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Lindsay Westrick, Katrina Otchet, Katie Huyck and Amanda Johnson
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Jason Johnson, Chad Westrick, Matt Otchet and Mike Huyck
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Ashley and DeJay Salmons
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Keyur Kurani and Kelli Roach
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Jarod and Janiece Hunter with Matt Malone
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Alisa and Curtis Craig
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Matthew Kern and Seinin Opacic
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Lance Bergman and Kathleen Sullivan
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Tyler Noblitt and Ameilia Schade
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The kids of Children First created handprint notecards.
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Kristie Scoglund and Kate Reed
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The tent sparkled for dinner right off the Gulf.
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Sunset view of the Venice Fishing Pier during dinner.
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Mike and Julie Suprata
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Rod and Elaine Hershberger
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Anthony Boldo speaks before dinner.
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The lobster is ready to serve.
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Lobsters are being served at sunset at Rockin' Lobster.
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