12th Annual Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing
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On
Monday, May 9, the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce will host its 12th
Annual Golf Tournament in memory of former Executive Director Paul
Ralston.
This year, the golf committee has again partnered with the Ritz-Carlton Membership Club to offer an unforgettable private outing.
Because the club is typically open to members only, this presents a
unique and possibly one of a kind opportunity for Chamber members and
guests to play a round at this course.
There are still
sponsorship opportunities available to show your support and get your
name in front of tournament players and the local community. Truly,
with the deeply discounted rate we're able to offer for green fees and
dinner following the round, and the low cost, high value sponsorship
opportunities open to members, we expect to have an even better
tournament this year.
Sponsorship opportunities start as low as
$40, and the cost for a foursome is only $125 per player (includes green
fees, cart fee and dinner following the event)!
For full sponsorship and tournament details click here, or phone us at 349.3800
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2011 Siesta Key 4th of July Community Fireworks Celebration
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For over twenty years, the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce
has coordinated, funded, and hosted the annual Siesta Key 4th of July
Community Fireworks Celebration. We are proud to announce that we are
again bringing this time honored tradition back to our shores for 2011.
With
no direct taxpayer funding used to continue this local tradition, the
celebration is fully funded by generous community support. Much of the
cost is covered by sales of our hugely popular VIP packages.
Each VIP package includes:
· Convenient reserved on-site parking at Siesta Beach
· On-site catered picnic dinner for two
· Beer, wine and soft drinks
· Live musical entertainment
· Preferred viewing area for the spectacular 20-minute fireworks
· Acknowledgment in event advertising and on-site signage
Click the image below for your 2011 order form:
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Inaugural Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce
Firecracker 5K
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The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the
inaugural Firecracker 5K at Siesta Beach. The Chamber has partnered
with the Manasota Track Club to host a 1 mile fun run and a 5k run on
the morning of July 2, 2011. Every cent of proceeds from the event will go towards funding the annual 4th of July community fireworks celebration.
Click the image below to register:
If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber by phoning 349.3800 or emailing Kevin by clicking here.
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Win A Chance To Start The 2011 4th Of July Fireworks!!
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The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce will be raffling off an
opportunity to start the 2011 Siesta Key 4th of July Fireworks
Celebration. Single raffle tickets are now available and can be
purchased for $5. If you purchase 4 tickets you get a 5th ticket for
free! The lucky winner will be drawn on July 2nd and will have an
opportunity to go "behind the scenes" and view the pyrotechnic launch
site. Following their tour of the launch site, the winner will don an
official Zambelli Fireworks hardhat to actually kick-off the fireworks
celebration in front of the thousands of attendees by detonating a TNT
plunger box (think Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner). If you
have any questions or are interested in purchasing a raffle ticket
please contact the Chamber by phoning 941.349.3800 or emailing by
clicking here
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2011 Membership Drive Begins Now!!
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There is no greater advertisement for the Siesta Key Chamber of
Commerce than when our members refer other business owners to the
Chamber and we want to reward you for it!! The 2011 Siesta Key Chamber
of Commerce Membership Drive has begun and will extend until June 30. For
every member that you refer, you will be eligible for a $25 discount
off your next membership renewal. The member with the most referrals
during the drive will receive a weekend stay package to include
accommodations, car service, babysitter service, gift certificates for
food and beverage...and more!! Our charge to you is simple,
there is likely one business that you deal with in either your personal
or professional lives that is not a member of the Siesta Key Chamber -
and we want them to be a part of our community!! They're already
getting a benefit from having you as a customer and we want to not only
increase their customer base, but also provide them with all of the
benefits that a Chamber membership carries with it. Each new member
counts and we're certain that you know ONE BUSINESS that can benefit
from partnering with the Siesta Key Chamber business community. If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber by phoning 941.349.3800 or email by clicking here. |
East Meets West III Exhibitor Opportunities
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The
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Lakewood Ranch
Business Alliance, The Longboat, Lido, St. Armand's Key, and The Gulf
Coast Latin Chambers of Commerce to present East Meets West III, an
after hours business exposition.
Space
is filling up quickly as limited exhibitor spots have been provided for
each participating group. To register today, please download the
information and registration form by clicking here,
complete and return to us as soon as possible. We're already over
halfway sold out so if you're interested don't wait any longer to
reserve your space. A waiting list will be created once tables are
sold out.
Attendees
will enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be
provided. $10 to attend includes a gift bag and an opportunity to
network among Sarasota & Manatee County's finest professionals.
For sponsorship & exhibitor information, please contact the Chamber by clicking here or phoning 349-3800.
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Discover Florida Magazine - Siesta Key
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The
Discover Florida Magazine will be featuring Siesta Key Florida
representing the Central West Region of Florida in it's Summer edition.
As a fellow member of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, Discover
Florida Magazine is offering all members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce a 40% discount on any ad size of their choice.
The
Discover Florida Magazine is a four color high gloss magazine that has a
state-wide, nation-wide, and world-wide distribution. International
distribution focuses on the UK, Ireland, and Canada. In addition to
international distribution, the Discover Florida Magazine is distributed
throughout the north and southeast United States in addition to the
state of Florida. The publication has a strong distribution in the
Greater Orlando area as a major percentage of those tourists visiting
Orlando will choose to go visit a coastal city with beaches.
The magazine publishes a digital edition that advertisers are included in with website links. Please click this link to preview one of our digital publications.
The
DFM promotes Florida tourism as a whole by including regional
editorials about different cities in each of Florida's nine regions. Any
advertiser wishing to reach a targeted source of consumers would find
the Discover Florida Magazine a good medium in which to advertise. If
you have any questions or are interested in advertising, please contact
Peter Harris at the DFM office at 941-926-9234 or 941-914-4330. You can
also email Peter by clicking here.
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Chamber Member-to-Member Discounts
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Fitness Professionals
is currently offering fellow Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce members a
FREE WEEK of boot camp. The offer is currently good through May 15 and
boot camps take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. For
complete details, please call Ty at 941-926-5711. Of course, one
of the prominent goals of the Siesta Key Chamber is that our members do
business with each other. Member to member discounts are a great way to
ensure that members do business with you. It's also a great way to
thank other members for their support of the Chamber. If you
would like to participate in the member-to-member discount program, or
have in the past, please let us know by contacting Jacqueline at
941.349.3800 or jacqueline@siestakeychamber.com.
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Odds and Ends
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LeLu's Coffee Lounge to host a Breast Cancer Awareness Girl Talk "What's in My Genes? What's in My Greens?" Wednesday May 4, 2011 7:00-9:00 pm. Click here for more details.... Comfort Keepers owners
Michael and Charlotte Jones were recently awarded the President's Award
for outstanding business performance at the Annual Comfort Keepers
Conference. This is the eighth year they have received this award.
Congratulations to Gladys Hawkins from the Sarasota Florida Comfort
Keepers for winning the Comfort Keeper of the Year award for the
Southeast Region! Click here for the press release... CB's Saltwater Outfitters
was named Orvis Outfitter of the Year at the 25th Annual guide &
dealer rendezvous in Wyoming this week. This is a very prestigious award
that is chosen from among numerous Orvis-Endorsed Outfitters throughout
the U.S. Mr. CB's has been an Orvis Outfitter on Siesta Key for more
than 15 years. Congratulations!!... The 2011 Sarasota Tarpon Tournament hosted by the Sarasota Sportfishing Anglers Club will be held from May 21st - June 26th. Click here for more details.
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April Pics
April1 Luncheon at Prestancia
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Toni Artusa, of PuroClean, and Carol Snodgrass, of A Better Solution, with Captain Frank of Private Custom Charters
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| Beth Messer and Mary Pat Radford, of Little Sprouts, with Sherri Johnson, of Johnson Legal of Florida
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April 21 Business Card Exchange at Cosimo's Too!
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Pam Lutz, of Cornerstone Solutions Group, and Chrisy Kasper, of Serendipity, with Sondra Conk, of Our Town
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Ted
Sipes, of Super Sipes Window Cleaning, Judy Zlock, of Remarkable
Photography, Alana Tomasso, of Cunningham Property Management, and Bob
Kirscher, of Broken Egg
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| April New Members |
Beach Way Pool Home
Mr. James Clair
5614 Beach Way Drive
Siesta Key, FL 34242
(847) 520-3666 (p)
(847) 520-7337 (f)
Email
Doctors Express Mr. Richard Kimsey 2901 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239 (941) 364-4379 (941) 364-4371 Email Website Gulf Beach Resort Motel Ms. Debbie Stirling 930 Ben Franklin Drive Lido Beach, FL 34236 (941) 388-2127 (p) (941) 388-1312 (f) Email Website Ooh La La French Bakery Ms. Teresa Bencie 2705 Mall Drive Sarasota, FL 34231 (941) 922-0169 (p) (941) 966-6151 (f) Email Website Siesta Key Community Ms. Lourdes Ramirez PO Box 35231 Siesta Key, Fl 34242 (941) 346-2830 (p) Email Website |
Bobcat Disposal of Sarasota
Ms. Kerstin Muise
7247 Delainey Court
Sarasota FL, 34240
(941) 556-1426 (p)
(941) 556-1430 (f)
Email
Website
Gerdes Construction
Mr. Daniel Gerdes
5265 Office Park Boulevard
Suite 101
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 727-3706 (p)
(941) 727-7536 (f)
Email
Website
Just 4 Paws
Ms. Moya Nunn
5645 Churchill Downs Road
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 923-3082 (p)
Email
Website
Legacy Grille
Mr. Tom Kouvatsos
6606 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 225-7208 (p)
(941) 225-7201 (f)
Email
Website
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April Membership Renewals
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Years
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Member Name
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21
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Turtles Restaurant
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21
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Comcast Cable
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21
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Siesta Key Hardware & Garden, Inc.
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18
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Javier's Restaurant & Wine Bar
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16
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Siesta Sports Rentals
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15
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Atlas Insurance Agency, Inc.
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14
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Siesta Key Sailing
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13
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Gumbo Limbo Vacation Rentals, Inc.
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13
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Sunny Day Guide
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11
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Resort Quest SW Florida
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11
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Smuggler's Cove Adventure Golf
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11
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Weddings of Sarasota
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10
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A Beach Bungalow on Siesta Key
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10
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Beach & Bay
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9
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Beach Palms of Siesta Key Village
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9
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Smith Architects, P.A.
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9
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Super Sipes Window Cleaning
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9
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Waterside Realty, LLC
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8
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Accommodations by Waterside, LLC
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8
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Magnolia House
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7
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Siesta Key Chapel
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6
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Lee Courtney Enterprises, Inc.
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5
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ABC Rentals, Inc.
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4
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Siesta Key Watersports
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3
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Mattison's Fourty-One
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3
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Signs By Tomorrow
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2
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LeLu Coffee Lounge
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2
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Physicians Group, LLC/800-ASK-GARY
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2
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Sarasota Bay Explorers
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1
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Badger Bob's Appliance and Air Conditioning
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1
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Leggett Medical Group
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1
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Regions Mortgage
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1
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Sand Petal Weddings
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1
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The Damex Corporation
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1
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The Hub Baja Grill
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May Events
| AMBASSADORS LUNCHEON
Friday May 6
Networking: 11:30 am
Lunch: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Legacy Grille
6606 South Tamiami Trail
Cost: $12 per person Please make checks payable to Legacy Grille RSVP by noon, May 5
to 349-3800 or email
tess@siestakeychamber.com
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12th ANNUAL SIESTA KEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Monday May 9
11:30 am Registration
1:00 pm Shotgun
Ritz-Carlton Members Club 15150 70th Terrace East Bradenton, FL 34202 Open to members & guests Single Players $125 Team of Four $500/ $125 ea. Dinner Only $35 Sponsorship opportunities available For more information on registration or sponsorships, click here Pre-registration required to the Chamber 349-3800 or email _________________ AFTER HOURS BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE Thursday May 19 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Eager Beaver Car Wash 6449 South Tamiami Trail All attendees will receive a free car wash coupon! $5 members $10 non-members Members get in at no cost when accompanied by a non-member
RSVP by noon, May 18
to 349-3800 or email
tess@siestakeychamber.com _________________ AMBASSADORS BREAKFAST Wednesday May 25 8:00 am - 9:00 am Cafe Continental Patisserie 5221 Ocean Boulevard Cost: $10 per person Make checks payable to Cafe Continental
RSVP by noon, May 24
to 349-3800 or email
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Chamber Committees
| GOVERNMENT ISSUES
Troy Syprett, Chairman
Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar
Meets the 1st Wednesday
of most months at
the Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar.
"GIC"
monitors local, state and federal government activities and issues
impacting Chamber members, and reports their analyses to the Board for
use in formulating positions.
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AMBASSADORS
Barbara Cain, Chairwoman
Liberty Bank
Meets the first Thursday
of most months at
the Chamber.
The
Ambassadors are the Chamber's membership marketing arm. They devise
strategies for membership recruitment and retention, welcome new members
and host the Chamber's monthly networking events.
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TOURISM
Maria Bankemper, Chairwoman
Holiday Inn Express
Meets the second Wednesday of most months at the Holiday Inn Express.
The
Tourism Committee is the principal tourism marketing arm of the
Chamber. It develops strategies and policies to maximize the number of
visitors to Siesta Key and the surrounding community.
The Chamber
is continually seeking new committee members. Should you have an
interest in joining one, phone the Chamber office at 349-3800, or e-mail
to kevin@SiestaKeyChamber.com.
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Chamber Personnel
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OFFICERS
Cheryl Gaddie
CGdesigns
Chairwoman
Mark Smith
Smith Architects
Chair-Elect
Russell Matthes
Daiquiri Deck
Treasurer
Felix Power
Prudential Palms Realty
Secretary
Aimee Holmes
Hyatt Siesta Key Beach Immediate Past Chair
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Maria Bankemper
Holiday Inn Express
Trish Ivey
Pelican Press
Tom Kouvatsos
Village Cafe
Sheila Lewis
Siesta Sports Rentals
Dave Magee
The UPS Store
Brad Stewart
Captain Curt's
Alana Tomasso
Cunningham Property Management
Aledia Tush
CBs Saltwater Outfitters
Stephen Voigt, Sr., Esq.
Voigt & Voigt, PA
Frank Zeckel
Coldwell Banker - Siesta Key Team
CHAMBER STAFF
Kevin Cooper
Executive Director
Tess Herschman
Visitor Services Manager
Jacqueline Abney
Membership Services Manager
CHAMBER VOLUNTEERS Ruth Bader
Sharon Bencie
Marc Blum
Delores Borek
Ted Borek
Maureen Buchanan
Arlene Esslinger
Mike Fisher
Scott Garrity
Sybil Goodman
Lee Gothier
Paula Griffin
Deborah Harvey
Vern Johnson
Kathie Judkins
Kate Kochis
Shawn McLoughlin
Jan Meyers
Dale Nelson
Bob Orlando
Felix Power
Karen Rosenbloom
Sandy Schmidt
Helen Sikorski
Paula Stein
Craig Sterlace
Alana Tomasso
Phil Trego
Ardith Tromley
Margie Trumbull
Angelika Wanless
Rhonda Wiggins
Judy Zlock
NOTE: THE CHAMBER IS IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL VISITOR CENTER VOLUNTEERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT TESS AT THE CHAMBER OFFICE.
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Contact Us
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Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
5118 Ocean Boulevard
Siesta Key, FL 34242 USA
phone 941.349.3800
fax 941.349.9699
info@siestakeychamber.com
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