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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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CAMERA READY

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
Photo by Lori Sax
Sheba Matheu and Jade Davis
Sheba Matheu and Jade Davis
Photo by Lori Sax
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
Photo by Lori Sax
Brock Leach, Katherine and Frank Martucci and Julie Leach
Brock Leach, Katherine and Frank Martucci and Julie Leach
Photo by Lori Sax
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.
Photo by Lori Sax
Callie and Nate Cowan
Callie and Nate Cowan
Photo by Lori Sax
Patrick Hilaire entertains guests during cocktail hour.
Patrick Hilaire entertains guests during cocktail hour.
Photo by Lori Sax
Children First CEO Philip Tavill with Candice Kerbel
Children First CEO Philip Tavill with Candice Kerbel
Photo by Lori Sax
Billy and Stephanie Mottram
Billy and Stephanie Mottram
Photo by Lori Sax
Lindsay Westrick, Katrina Otchet, Katie Huyck and Amanda Johnson
Lindsay Westrick, Katrina Otchet, Katie Huyck and Amanda Johnson
Photo by Lori Sax
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
Photo by Lori Sax
Tyler Noblitt and Ameilia Schade
Tyler Noblitt and Ameilia Schade
Photo by Lori Sax
The kids of Children First created handprint notecards.
The kids of Children First created handprint notecards.
Photo by Lori Sax
Kristie Scoglund and Kate Reed
Kristie Scoglund and Kate Reed
Photo by Lori
The tent sparkled for dinner right off the Gulf.
The tent sparkled for dinner right off the Gulf.
Photo by Lori Sax
Sunset view of the Venice Fishing Pier during dinner.
Sunset view of the Venice Fishing Pier during dinner.
Photo by Lori Sax
Mike and Julie Suprata
Mike and Julie Suprata
Photo by Lori Sax
Rod and Elaine Hershberger
Rod and Elaine Hershberger
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Anthony Boldo speaks before dinner.
Anthony Boldo speaks before dinner.
Photo by Lori Sax
The lobster is ready to serve.
The lobster is ready to serve.
Photo by Lori Sax
Lobsters are being served at sunset at Rockin' Lobster.
Lobsters are being served at sunset at Rockin' Lobster.
Photo by Lori Sax

 

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