Weekly Update Newsletter June 7, 2017

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1 Weekly Update Newsletter June 7, 2017 Greetings! Whew! Our 22 nd Annual Awards Dinner was last night and we are still reeling in the aftermath glow. It was truly a spectacular event and many were recognized and honored to be nominated by their peers. Not only were the nominees recognized but so where all the finalist for the Clearwater Beach Taste Fest and Restaurant Week. It was right out of Hollywood with all glitz and glam! The Business Awards winners were announced to the surprised audience of a packed Ballroom at the Opal Sand Resort. This was the most elegant and elaborate banquet our Chamber has ever had. Kudos to the Opal and their entire staff for showing what they do in such an exceptional way. Please see the list below of all those who so deservingly received their Awards in the most prestigious way. The Clearwater Beach Taste Fest and Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week took the floor as well to announce the winners during one of the most popular events for our community. Whoops and hollers could be heard from those who discovered they won for "Best Of..." and the room was filled with excitement. There were several emotional moments during the evening and one was when Rick Norberg was recognized with the Chairman's "Beach Chamber Heroes" Award by Mary Reischmann. You could hear a pin drop when Mary delivered her speech and she recognized Rick's for his commitment and support of our Beach Chamber. Rick has Chaired our Chamber's largest fund raiser for the last three years, the Clearwater Beach Taste Fest and Restaurant Week. Thank you, Rick, for your leadership and for being our Chamber's Hero! Sincerely, Darlene Kole President/CEO Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce

2 As an Elite Sponsor, Clearwater Gas System, Morton Plant Hospital & Shephard's Beach Resort sponsor ALL of the Chamber events. June ~2017 Business Awards~ 7, , ~Small Business of the Year~ Click the icon below to join our mailing list! CALENDAR ~Non Profit Business of the Year~ ~Large Business of the Year~ SAVE THESE DATES! June 20th 7 Chamber Trade Show June 29th Mingle at Surfside Tap House ~New Business of the Year~

3 What's On The President's Plate? ~Tourism Person of the Year~ Trisha Rodriguez Coppertail Pasta Surfside Tap House For more President's Plate pictures Click here ~Volunteer of the Year~ Carolyn "CC" Veltre Come join our Clearwater Beach Chamber Golf Tournament Committee and help us plan another hole in one event! Please Contact our Golf Tournament Chairman, Kristi Watson for more information. Click Here to New rendering of the bus stop just East of the East Shore Resort! ~Chamber Hero Award~ Rick Norberg 2017

4 Visitors Guide Congratulations to the 2017 Taste Fest & Restaurant Week Winners! ~Best Booth~ ~Best of Taste~ View Flip Book Request Hard Copy A Friendly Reminder! ~Best Appetizer~ ~Most Enthusiastic Chef~ Chef Hector Hernandez ~Best Entree~ ~Best Server~ Yudis Avila Trouble finding parking

5 on Clearwater Beach? Explore our interactive parking map to see all the available options! To View ~Best Dessert~ ~Best Bartender~ Matt Moscato LOCAL SPORTS LINKS ~Best Overall Experience~ ~Chairman's Award~ Michael Mastruserio Such an exciting and elegant night at the Clearwater Beach Chamber 22nd Annual Awards Banquet! Arts & Entertainment

6 Capitol Theatre Ruth Eckerd Hall Straz Center Sunset Cinema Dunedin Fine Arts Center First Florida Frontier The Dali Museum LIVE AMPLIFIED St. Pete/Clearwater Beach Chamber Staff Darlene Kole President/CEO Roberto Rubi Office Manager Michael Freed Web Content Manager Haley Cameron Brand Strategist Sydney Veimau Administrative Assistant Office Volunteers John Cagle Irmhild Karpinski ~Thank you to all of our Sponsors~ Chamber Mascot

7 Maria Coquina 2017 Executive Officers Mary Reischmann Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa Chairman of the Board Juli Norberg Pier House 60 Marina Hotel Vice Chairman Special Events Chair Jason Zelenak Crabby's Dockside Treasurer Frank Dame Clearwater Maine Aquarium Past Chairman Members At Large Billy Day East Shore Resort Nominating Chair Jason Gibertoni Florida Free Rides Committee Chairs Philippe Beau BEAU Institute Education/Research Chair Darlene Cagle Flower Market Florist Membership Chair Julia Cassino Crabby's Seafood Restaurants Chalk Art Festival Chair Joe Malinowski Tampa Bay is Awesome Tourism/Marketing Chair David Rajaram SunTrust Bank

8 Redevelopment/BED/Gov. Affairs Dennis Rodriquez Clearwater Ferry Service Parking/Traffic/Infrastructure Rick Norberg Jimmy's Fish House Restaurant Week Chair Kristi Watson Tropic Boat Tours Golf Tournament Chair Surf Style Visitor Center Kathy Murray Manager Volunteers Nancy Gardinier Ed Patch Connie Marynard Marilyn Mundo Debi McCreary Rob Radomski Visitor Center/Corporate Office 429 Poinsettia Ave Clearwater Beach, FL

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