2011 SandFest - 70's Disco Fever!
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It's
back! SandFest 2011 will take place at the Siesta Beach Pavilion on
Friday November 4. This year's event features a 70's Disco theme, and
will include a delicious dinner prepared by top area restaurants with a
spectacular view of a Gulf sunset as a backdrop, great 70s music,
contests, a silent auction and raffle. So dig out your best leisure
suit, grab your hot pants and step out in your platform shoes! Tickets
are limited and based on last year's success we expect to sell out -
so don't delay! Ticket prices are $25 for members and $30 for
non-members, and may be purchased individually or in tables of 10.
Tickets are on sale now at the Chamber office, and may be purchased by
phoning 349-3800 with a credit card, or in person. See you there!
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Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sponsorships
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New Member Benefit: Chamber Partners with WSRQ Radio 106.9 FM/1220 AM
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As an added benefit for our members, the Siesta Key Chamber of
Commerce has partnered with Sarasota's local talk radio station WSRQ
Radio 106.9 FM/1220 AM. WSRQ is the home to great local
programming, sports (Rays baseball, NFL & Major College Football)
and the hottest national talk show personalities such as Don Imus, Neal
Boortz, Love Line with Dr. Drew, Clark Howard, Dennis Miller and many
more. Their following has grown to nearly 10,000 local listeners daily. As
partners, WSRQ is offering SKCC Chamber members the exclusive
discounted rate for advertising that effectively cuts their lowest
published rate almost in half! You could be advertising your business,
every day, on air in :30 sec commercial spots. Included in this
exclusive offer is the recording of at least one professionally produced
radio ad, as well as the opportunity for live call in and promotion
throughout the week on local programming. For more information please contact Kent Kirschner at (941) 554-4401 or email
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Advertising on the Chamber Website
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As
a benefit of Chamber membership, you are given the exclusive
opportunity to market your business to a highly targeted audience through
our Chamber website. Year-to-date we've already had nearly 140,000
unique visitors to the site, each looking for a member business to suit
their needs. There's
no better time to join the over 100 Chamber members who utilize the
Chamber website as a value added option of membership. For more
information, including click stats & ad rates, please contact our
web masters Jim & Wendy Shurtleff from SunCoast Web at (941) 379-6463 or email at jim@suncoastweb.com or wendy@suncoastweb.com. |
| Chamber Member-to-Member Discounts |
Complete Nutrition is
offering members 25% off all purchases! If your goal is to look better,
feel better and perform better, stop by to see Matt & Bridget for a
personalized healthy solution to achieve your best results. You can
also reach the store at (941) 706-4602 or by email. 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
| The Susan G. Komen 3-day Walk for the Cure
is an amazing 60-mile journey that helps mothers, sisters, spouses and
friends get one step closer to a world without breast cancer. This fall,
hundreds of dedicated walkers doing the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for
the Cure are from the Sarasota/Bradenton/Venice area. On Sunday, October 16, between 6:00am-2:00pm they will be walking one of our longest training walks beginning at New Balance Sarasota/Siesta Key.
To show our local support, come cheer on our walkers and enjoy a
celebration lunch! Purchase a $10.00 celebration lunch ticket with 100%
of the proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Lunch will
be provided by Stonewood Grill from noon- 2:00pm. For more information
or tickets, please click here or visit www.newbalancesarasota.com
The Crescent Beach Grocery is hosting a wine tasting on Tuesday, October 18
at 6:00 pm - 8:00pm. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Suggested $5
donation at the door will benefit the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's
efforts towards the STOP Senior Hunger food drive through All Faiths
Food Bank.
J.W. Roberti, Ph.D., FAAFM, owner of GlutaSource LLC,
has been a clinical practitioner, researcher, author, academician, and
consultant for over thirteen years. Dr. Roberti strongly advocates the
usage of glutathione (GSH), given its strong association with numerous
disease processes. He will be hosting a series of free health seminars open to the public at the Super Slow Zone Fitness Complex at 2222 S. Tamiami Trail Suite D from 6:00pm-7:00pm on the following dates: Oct. 6- Explore Power Solutions for Pain & Inflammation, Oct. 12- Learn About PRP as an Alternative to Orthopedic Surgery, Oct. 19- Reducing Sensitivities in Autism, Oct. 26- Explore PRP for Cartilage Regeneration. For more information on these free seminars, please click here. Also visit www.advancedwellness.us.
Benny Kimsey of RE/MAX Alliance Group is hosting Benny Kimsey's BLUEGRASS PICNIC at Turtle Beach Saturday, Nov. 12 from 12:00 noon- 4:30 pm.
Featuring the Skeeterland Band, Carl Wade & Something Special and
The Siesta Key Boys. Bring a sack lunch and a chair. All donations go to
SW Florida American Red Cross. For more information call (941)
400-7212, email or visit www.turtlebeachbluegrass.com
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September Pics
Networking Luncheon at Capt. Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar
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Jaime
Garza, of Critical Care & Veterinary Specialists, Loyola D'Sa, of
Gateway Media, Cindy Velasco and Marc Kelly, of Wells Fargo.
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| Suzanne Munroe and Julia Shroeder, of The Sarasota Observer
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East Meets West III
Business Expo
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Phil Trego with Margie Trumbull, Siesta Key Chamber Volunteers, and Tess Herschman, of the Siesta Key Chamber
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| September New Members |
A Abbotts Family Charter
Capt. Greg Abbott
Serving Sarasota & Siesta Key (941) 302-4732 (p) Email
Website
Coconut Fresh & Maid, LLC Ms. Margaret Szymczak 5721 Savannah Drive Sarasota, FL 34231 (941) 225-0836 (p) Email Complete Nutrition Mr. Matt & Bridget Willis 3800 South Tamiami Trail Unit 112 Sarasota, FL 34239 (941) 706-4602 (p) (941) 706-4603 (f) Email Website Dwell Green of Sarasota Mr. Kevin Drelich 3149 Wilkinson Road Sarasota, FL 34231 (941) 921-6315 (p) Email Website GlutaSource, LLC Dr. Jonathan Roberti, Ph.D. FAAFM 2222 South Tamiami Trail Suite C Sarasota, FL 34239 (941) 993-4722 (p) Email Website Seaside Bride, LLC Ms. Sue Ross 3417 Belmont Boulevard Sarasota, FL 34232 (941) 321-3645 (p) Email Website Siesta Palms by the Beach The Koch Family 1125 Point of Rocks Road Siesta Key, FL 34242 (941) 349-4999 (p) (941) 349-0700 (f) Email Website Taste of Germany Ms. Tanja Hofmann 5204 Ocean Boulevard Siesta Key, FL 34242 (941) 346-1800 (p) Email |
Charming One Bedroom Condo
On The Beach
Ms. Kelleigh Gorski
6006 Midnight Pass Road
Siesta Key, FL 34242
(941) 266-4744 (p)
Email
Website
Coffee News SRQ
Mr. Ed Koehler
8499 South Tamiami Trail
Unit 224
Sarasota, FL 34238
(941) 266-4258 (p)
Email
Website
Conditioned Air
Mr. Al Benincasa
1040 Knights Trail Road
Unit A
Nokomis, FL 34275
(941) 893-6450 (p)
(941) 485-5902 (f)
Email
Website
Explorer Graphics, Inc.
Mr. Howard Partain
55 West Oak Street
Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 375-2109 (p)
Email
RE/MAX Alliance Group- Benny Kimsey
Mr. Benny Kimsey
5140 Ocean Boulevard
Siesta Key, FL 34242
(941) 400-7212 (p)
(941) 349-5537 (f)
Email
Website
Shewski Roofing, Inc.
Mr. Dave & Linda Shewski
6195 East Sawgrass Road
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 377-9896 (p)
(941) 377-3144 (f)
Email
Website
Sun Ride Pedicab
Mr. Glen Cappetta
344 Canal Road
Siesta Key, FL 34242
(941) 549-0026 (p)
Email
Website
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September Membership Renewals
Years of Membership
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Cabinet Scapes
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HoneyBaked Ham
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Molly's Chic and Unique Boutique
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New Balance Sarasota
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1
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Taste of Asia
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1
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The Sarasota Observer
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1
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Tyack & Associates LLC
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Liberty Savings Bank
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The Beach Club at Siesta Key
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Blu Que
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First Watch Restaurant
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The Seaspray Resort
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Home & Condo Rentals and Property Management, Inc.
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Computer Tutor
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7
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Clayton's Siesta Grille
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Almost Heaven Kayak Adventures
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11
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Moments in Time Photography
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Crescent Towers
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October Events
| NETWORKING LUNCHEON
Friday, October 7
Networking 11:30 am
Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Buffalo Wild Wings
4067 Clark Road (Clark Expo Plaza)
Cost: $12
Please make checks payable to Buffalo Wild Wings
RSVP by noon, October 6
to 349.3800 or email ___________________
WINE TASTING Tuesday, October 18 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Crescent Beach Grocery 1211 Old Stickney Point Road Wine & hors d'oeuvres will be provided. $5
suggested donation to benefit the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's
efforts for the STOP Senior Hunger Food Drive through All Faith's Food
Bank & Comfort Keepers. ______________________ AFTER HOURS BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE
Thursday October 20 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Libby's Cafe & Bar 1917 South Osprey Avenue $5 members $10 non members Hors d'oeurves will be provided
RSVP by noon, October 19
to 349-3800 or email
tess@siestakeychamber.com
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QUARTERLY NETWORKING BREAKFAST Wednesday, October 26 8:00 am - 9:00 am First Watch Square South 8383 South Tamiami Trail (in plaza near Westfield Mall) Cost: $10 per person Make checks payable to First Watch RSVP by noon, October 25 to 349.3800 or email to tess@siestakeychamber.com ___________________ SAFE TREATS HALLOWEEN Monday, October 31 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Siesta Key Village Family fun Halloween celebration! Enjoy safe trick or treating for kids throughout the Village. ____________________ SANDFEST 2011 Friday, November 4 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Siesta Key Beach Pavilion 942 Beach Road $25 members $30 non members Advance ticket purchase only though the Chamber at 349.3800 |
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
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
Scott Garrity
Sybil Goodman
Lee Gothier
Paula Griffin
Deborah Harvey
Linda Irish
Vern Johnson
Kathie Judkins
Kate Kochis
Shawn McLoughlin
Jan Meyers
Dale Nelson
Bob Orlando
Felix Power
Karen Rosenbloom
Sandy Schmidt
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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