East County proves savvy for seafood

Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton was one of several celebrity bartenders.

Pictured are Denise Barbato and Neil Bass.

Jayne Colombaro, Marla Michael and Madri Wilson enjoyed the opportunity to network.

Chris Dye of Woof Gang Bakery knows Timea Kepecz through her work with Canine Castaways.

Brooke Elias, Karl Handley-White and Nina Powers caught up with each other.

Michael Henry and Barb Kirkpatrick, both scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory, caught up with Rex James.

Debi and Rudi Kleer represented ShotPak.

Dr. Genevieve Norato, Dr. Pamela Robbins, Jennifer Naylor and Ron Farkus are pictured with Dr. Zae Zatoon, better known as "Dr. Z.Z."

Jen Witte said she is Capt. Jonnie Walker's biggest fan. Walker was one of the night's celebrity bartenders.