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