Village Gazebo Dedicated to Charlie Valentine
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In a touching ceremony appropriately held on Sunday, February 14 - Valentine's Day, the Chamber dedicated the Siesta Key Village Gazebo to the memory of former Chamber Executive Director Charlie Valentine. A bronze plaque, mounted on the inside of the Gazebo and made possible through the generosity of Richard Dear, Jennifer and Steve Moore, the Siesta Key Village Association, Smith Architects, P.A. and the Chamber was unveiled during the ceremony. A reception, held at and sponsored by the Broken Egg, with additional food provided by Crescent Beach Grocery, followed the ceremony.
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Siesta Spring Stimulus Extended to April 30!
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Andy "Uncle Sam" Reeves, Chairman of the Chamber Ambassadors, announces that the Spring
Chamber membership drive, the Siesta Spring Stimulus has been extended
to April 30! Help your Chamber grow, and win big prizes!
For
each new member that you sponsor between now and then, you'll receive
one chance in a drawing for a luxurious mini-vacation. The prize
includes:
A gorgeous Gulf-view, two-bedroom/two-bath two-night accommodation courtesy of Sarasota Surf and Racquet;
A romantic dinner for two at Ophelia's on the Bay; and
An invigorating kayak rental for two or kayak tour for two courtesy of Siesta Sports Rentals.
In addition, recruit five or more members by March 31, and receive one-half off your next membership dues billing.
So
carry a stack of membership applications with you, and "talk up" the
Chamber! To download a copy of the membership drive flyer, click here. You can obtain membership applications by phoning or stopping by the Chamber office, or download the form by clicking here. |
| Big Shot Volleyball Season Kickoff |
The Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau is sponsoring the 2010 4C Totally Light 2GO Season Kickoff volleyball tournament at Siesta Key Beach on March 6th and 7th. The event is organized by East End Volleyball and is the first stop on a summer long tour that will end in Siesta Key on the weekend of October 16th. The event is expected to attract over 150 teams from across the state of Florida and the eastern United States. Registration will begin on Saturday at 8:00 am, for players competing in various men's and women's divisions.
The Chamber will be on hand to distribute goodie bags to participants and answer visitor inquiries (organized by TChamber Tourism Committee Chair Maria Bankemper). For more information, click here or contact Richard Heiles at 631-355-1293.
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| SKVA Children's Easter Party and Egg Hunt |
The Siesta Key Village Association will be hosting its annual Children's Easter Party and Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 9 AM to Noon at Beach Access #5 at the intersection of Ocean Blvd. and Beach Road. All children ages 1 to 6 are invited to register and participate.
This special event is sponsored by the Siesta Key Village Association and the Beach Bazaar. Activities will include: the Easter egg hunt, face painting, games, photo opportunities with the Easter bunny, a fire truck and ambulance to explore and the Sheriff's mounted patrol.
All Easter eggs will contain prizes donated by Siesta Key Village merchants. Each child who registers will also receive a bag filled with goodies. Children should bring something to carry their collected eggs in.
Free trolley service donated by Siesta Key Island Trolley will be available from the public beach. Participants are encouraged to park at the public beach and ride the trolley to Siesta Village.
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| Odds n' Ends |
The Daiquiri Deck has reshaped its menu by offering more Oysters, Ceviche Dishes and additional Appetizers and Entrees. Each guest can now observe food preparation by their Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar Chefs at the new Fresh Seafood Display Counter......Suncoast Communities Blood Bank has announced the launch of a new campaign to motivate student donors. The campaign, "How Far Would You Go to Save a Life," utilizes eye catching posters, t-shirts and a one-minute video to speak to students in their own language, and may be viewed by clicking here.....Congressmen Vern Buchanan and John Mica (Vice Chairman, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) will conduct a public meeting to discuss the region's transportation needs at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at the Harry Sudakoff Conference Center, 5845 General Dougher Place in Sarasota. To RSVP, phone Danny Bilyeu at 941-951-6643.....Chamber Visitor Services Manager Tess Herschman asks that members with literature in the Chamber Visitor Center ensure that it is up to date and on-hand in sufficient quantity.....The 3rd Annual Siesta Key Beach 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness will be held on April 17 at 7:30 am.
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February
Pics
February 2 Luncheon at Blu Smoke Island Grill
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Speaker Bill Lloyd with Easter
Seals staff members Julie Smith and Caroline Tanner
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Bob Parkinson and Casey Stevens
enjoy lunch
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February
18 Business Card Exchange and
Ribbon Cutting
at Foxy Lady/Sassy Hair
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Sassy Hair staff, with SKCC
Chairman Cheryl Gaddie, cut the ribbon
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Bobbi Tuccinardi and Alina
Michalowski
enjoy the festivities
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February 24 Breakfast at SKOB
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Andy
"Uncle Sam" Reeves discusses the membership drive with members
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Guests
enjoy a fantastic breakfast at the SKOB
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Gala Bella at Whispering Sands
Galina Kraus
20 Whispering Sands Dr. #1103
Siesta Key, FL 34242
(941) 544-0049 phone
(941) 366-6847 fax
Harmony Health
Acupuncture and Herbs
Josh Zimmer, AP
1910 Robinhood St
Suite F
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 330-3355 phone
joshzimmer@harmonyhealth
srq.com
www.harmonyhealthsrq.com |
Professional Coaching & Consultative Services of Southwest FL
Dr. Jonathan W. Roberti, CNHP, CMC, CHES
5572 Cape Aqua Drive
Sarasota, FL 34242
(941) 993-7050 phone
drjroberti@gmail.com
Rocketman
Alan Feins
1888 Stickney Point Road
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 923-2096 phone
(941) 923-2346 fax
afeins@comcast.net
www.rocketmanshop.com |
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February Membership Renewals
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| Years |
Member Name |
| 29 |
Captiva
Beach Resort |
| 22 |
Sarasota
Trophy & Awards |
| 21 |
Beach
Bazaar of Sarasota |
| 21 |
Excelsior
Beach to Bay Club |
| 21 |
Harbor
Towers Yacht Club |
| 21 |
Michael
Saunders & Co. |
| 21 |
Midnight
Cove |
| 21 |
Tropical
Beach Resorts |
| 20 |
Big
Olaf Creamery |
| 20 |
Casa
Blanca Apartments & Villas |
| 20 |
Coldwell
Banker Real Estate |
| 20 |
Crescent
Royale Condos |
| 20 |
Crystal
Sands Condominium |
| 20 |
Fisherman's
Cove |
| 20 |
Gulf
& Bay Club |
| 20 |
Gulf
& Bay Club Bayside |
| 20 |
Sandpiper
Beach Club |
| 20 |
Sea
Club V Beach Resort |
| 20 |
Sea
Shell Condominium |
| 20 |
Siesta
Breakers Condo |
| 20 |
Siesta
Key Hardware & Garden, Inc |
| 20 |
Siesta
Royale Apartments Inc. |
| 20 |
Siesta
Sands on the Beach |
| 19 |
CB's
Saltwater Outfitters |
| 19 |
Our
House At The Beach |
| 19 |
Stringer
Management, Inc. |
| 19 |
Sunrise
Cove Condominium |
| 18 |
Beach
Terrace Condominiums |
| 18 |
Siesta
Beach Resort & Suites |
| 18 |
Siesta
Dunes Beach Condominiums |
| 17 |
Banyan
Tree Beach Resort |
| 17 |
Siesta
Key Getaways |
| 16 |
Davidson
Drugs |
| 16 |
Sunset
Royale |
| 16 |
Used
Book Heaven |
| 15 |
Bungalows
By-The-Sea |
| 14 |
Carrie's
Rentals |
| 13 |
Economy
Tackle/Dolphin Dive Center |
| 13 |
Salon
Capelli/Aveda Concept |
| 12 |
A
Wedding Dream In Paradise |
| 12 |
Aloha
Beach Front |
| 12 |
Calusa
Lakes Golf Club |
| 12 |
Felix
Power - Prudential Palms Realty |
| 12 |
J.
Robert & Eileen Parkinson |
| 12 |
Michael
Saunders & Co. - Liljeberg |
| 10 |
Rental
Depot Wedding, Tent & Event Co. |
| 10 |
Sea
Club II Vacation Rentals |
| 9 |
Sunnyside
Properties |
| 8 |
A
4 Bedroom In Siesta Key |
| 8 |
Edward
Jones |
| 8 |
Sarasota
Kennel Club |
| 8 |
Seaside
Resort Rentals & Management |
| 7 |
John
Cannon Homes, Inc. |
| 7 |
The
Old Salty Dog |
| 6 |
AAA
Travel |
| 6 |
Geldi-Mercier
Team/Ilene Mirman Realty, Inc. |
| 6 |
Siesta
Publications, Inc. |
| 5 |
Coldwell
Banker Property Management |
| 4 |
Air
Master Heating & Cooling |
| 3 |
Bee
Ridge Self Storage |
| 3 |
DEX
Imaging, Inc. |
| 3 |
Easter
Seals Southwest Florida, Inc. |
| 3 |
Mako
Web Sale LLC |
| 3 |
Welcome
Guide Map - CJ Publishers |
| 2 |
Elite
Realty Group of Sarasota |
| 2 |
House
of the Sun - Unit 215 Gulf Front |
| 2 |
Paradise
Island |
| 2 |
Siesta
Key Beach House Rental |
| 2 |
Siesta
Key Island Visitor |
| 2 |
South
Trail Liquors & Fine Wines |
| 2 |
The
Nanny |
| 2 |
The
Oasis Cafe |
| 2 |
The
Seaspray Resort |
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| March Events |
AMBASSADORS'
NETWORK LUNCHEON
Tuesday March 2
Networking: 11:30 am
Lunch: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Captain Curt's
1200 Old Stickney Point Rd.
Speaker
Tom Knight
Sarasota County Sheriff
$12 members and guests
RSVP by noon, March 1
to 349-3800
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AMBASSADORS'
NEW MEMBER RECEPTION
Thursday March 4
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Siesta Key Chamber Office
(in Davidson Plaza)
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BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE
Thursday March 18
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Kroaky's Karaoke
4400 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231
$5 members / $10 guests
RSVP by noon, Mar. 17
to 349-3800
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"GOOD MORNING SIESTA KEY" BREAKFAST
Wednesday March 31
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
5238 Ocean Boulevard
$10 members and guests
RSVP by noon, Mar. 30
to 349-3800
TO DOWNLOAD A PRINTABLE
CALENDAR WITH ALL
MARCH EVENTS
IN .PDF FORMAT CLICK
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Department of Corrections
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The Februray newsletter failed to acknowledge credit to Garrity Photography for the photos taken at the Business Card Exchange. Thanks, Scott!
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Chamber Committees
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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
Andy Reeves, Chairman
Branch Banking & Trust Co.
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 third Tuesday
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
jim@SiestaKeyChamber.com.
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Chamber Personnel
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OFFICERS
Cheryl Gaddie
Brad Stewart
Captain Curt's
Chair-Elect
Russell Matthes
Daiquiri Deck
Treasurer
Rosenda Calloway
AAA Travel
Secretary
Aimee Holmes
Hyatt Siesta Key Beach
Immediate Past Chair
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Maria Bankemper
Holiday Inn Express
Rich Cunningham
Cunningham Property
Management
Tom Kouvatsos
Village Cafe
Sheila Lewis
Siesta Sports Rentals
Felix Power
Prudential Palms Realty
Mark Smith
Smith Architects
Stephen Voigt, Sr., Esq.
Voigt & Voigt, PA
Frank Zeckel
Coldwell Banker -
Siesta Key Team
CHAMBER STAFF
Jim Haberman
Executive Director
Kevin Cooper
Membership Services Manager
Tess Herschman
Visitor Services Manager
CHAMBER VOLUNTEERS
Ruth Bader
Sharon Bencie
Janet Bohland
Delores Borek
Ted Borek
Maureen Buchanan
Arlene Esslinger
Bill Garrison
Sybil Goodman
Lee Gothier
Deborah Harvey
Vern Johnson
Tina Johns
Ken Kiesewetter
Kate Kochis
Shawn McLoughlin
Jennifer Mueller
Dale Nelson
Bob Orlando
Jean Pokorny
Felix Power
Karen Rosenbloom
Sandy Schmidt
Helen Sikorski
Paula Stein
Alana Tomasso
Phil Trego
Rhonda Wiggins
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
www.siestakeychamber.com
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