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Co-chairwomen Jill Raleigh, Coral Pleas and Emily Walsh

Alena Miles, Lori Leutwler and Bethany Silvis

The crowd watches as David Houle speaks about the future of business.

Christine Moore and Janet Hazuda

Veronica Thames, Mark Pritchett and Sara Mapes

Taylor Aultman and Russ Bobbitt

Paul Caragiulo, 2019-2020 Chamber Chair

Ringling College President Larry Thompson and Michele Parchment

Jennifer Compton and Cabot Hart

David Houle, futurist, is the guest speaker for the annual breakfast

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan and Jeff Benninghoff

Pat Robinson, Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch of Sarasota and Ron Turner, Sarasota County's Supervisor of Elections.

David Houle, futurist, and Heather Kasten, Chamber CEO and President

First graders Grant Spoonmore, Tristan Epting, Liam Durbal and James Droge run through Hula Hoops, which was one of the obstacles at the walkathon.

First graders Kailynn Moore, Aliana Olavarria Gines and Phoebe Kersting are best friends. They walked together during the walkathon.

First graders Charlotte Miiller, Isabella Jaimes, Lauren Bittar and Eyla Yildirim love jumping over obstacles.

Kaitlyn Persaud, a first grader, tries to pop bubbles. "I like the bubbles because they're fun to play with," Persaud says.

First grader Jaden McQueen walks through a Hula Hoop. "I like that we get to run and have Kona Ice," McQueen says.

Logan Pomeroy loves hanging out with Chompy and her friend, Chloe Fullbright.

First graders Tavion Grate and Isaac Serrano try to enjoy their cherry Kona Ices in the cold weather.

First grader Ariana Henderson tries to imitate an inflatable tube man.

Parent-Teacher Organization members Kristin Pomeroy, Crystal Sedoris-Oliveira and Amanda Keitel enjoy volunteering at the walkathon.

Chompy, the school's mascot, has his turn at sliming Principal Todd Richardson while Nicole Durbal, a PTO member watches.

Kindergartner William Rasulo dumps slime on Principal Todd Richardson's head while Chompy, the school's mascot, cheers.

Kristin Pomeroy, Parent-Teacher Organization president, watches as kindergartner Cazlyn Davidson laughs while pouring slime on Principal Todd Richardson.

Principal Todd Richardson sits quietly while kindergartner Ethan Decker pours slime on his head and Kristin Pomeroy, Parent-Teacher Organization president, watches. "It got in my ear," Richardson says once Decker finishes pouring.

Principal Todd Richardson winces as kindergartner Hadley Smith dumps a cup of slime on him while Kristin Pomeroy, Parent-Teacher Organization president, holds her up.

Principal Todd Richardson anticipates his first slime from kindergartner Elijah Predgen.

Liam Odendal, a kindergartner, jumps over a hurdle during his eighth lap of the walkathon.

Nicole Cristie and Kyle Elliott

Rep. Vern Buchanan and Chuck Jacobson

Jennifer and Greg Steube

Glenn Hudson, Chuck Diggs, Maryann Stehle Diggs, Marcus and Alicia Hopkins and Rick Stehle

Kent Hayes, John Colon and Michael Haflants

Mary Ostrowski, Sean Powers and Kari Martin

Drew and Steve Chesanek with Ryan Owen

Elliot Haney and Jacqueline Feliciano

Sarah and Joe Kieffer

Missy Weishaar and Bill Truex

Guests wrapped the cocktail hour and filled the ballroom for dinner.

Fiona McFarland and Sydney Gruters

John Brown, Executive Director Mary Dougherty and Randy Benderson

Christopher Hanks, Ed Brodsky and Peter Wish

Jill Luke, Ron Turner and Shirley Brown

Former State Sen. Mike Bennett and Sharon Hillstrom with Scott and Amy Farrington

John Barnott, Lemuel Sharp III and John Brown

Amy Farrington, Attorney General Ashley Moody and former State Sen. Mike Bennett

Honoree Richard and Debbie Stehle