100 SCENE | JUNE 2017 on the town goal is to assist in the future of the event industry and to continue to enhance guest experiences no matter the event. Jessica and the Selby events team recently attended the annual BizBash conference in Ft. Lauderdale, which covers the event industry including planning, production, new openings, events and trends in marketing, design and style. Seen were Dr. Andrew and Jeanne Marlowe, John and Kitty Cranor, Jennifer and Larry Fox, Jennifer Simms, Michael and Jennifer Rominiecki, CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Hal and Gayle Logan, Sandy Albano, Mischa Kirby, Susan Burdsall and Nina Christman. TOAST TO VENICE High excitement awaited the lucky participants of the 9th Annual Toast to Venice sponsored by the Venice Nokomis Rotary Club. Guests were greeted with gorgeous breezy weather in the perfect setting of Maxine Barritt Park on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. This fun charity event featured wine tastings and a variety of craft beers as well as the best of the best in restaurant fare to experience. By popular vote, Brewburgers won the coveted Best Restaurant trophy. Additionally, Marco’s Pizza, Sweet Treats, Venice Yacht Club, Sharkey’s, The Hungary Putter, Cedar Reef, Café Venice, British Open Pub, Flynn’s, Caribbean Pie Company and Buffalo Bill’s offered ample samplings of their wonderful fare for every taste bud! This incredibly successful event was co-chaired by Alanna Kirt and Kate Hill-Moore. Major long-time sponsors of the Toast to Venice include Venice Regional Bayfront Health and Gulf Coast Community Foundation, which were joined by new major sponsors Venice Apothecary, BMW of Sarasota, and Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. The wonderful tastings were accompanied by live music played by the Rockadials. Many local children are recipients of the funds raised: Our Mother’s House, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Project Graduation, Boys and Girls Club, Rotary Futures Resource Center, Venice sports teams, Laurel Association, Habitat for Humanity, and so many others. 30 YEARS OF EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND PLAIN YUMMINESS Big cheers to Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini as these gentlemen not only run very successful businesses, but they have impacted our community in so many ways through their donations, their volunteerism, personal kindness, caring and willing �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� opportunities arise through the businesses they support and want to see succeed. Michael Klauber opened Michael’s on East as a contemporary California bistro in 1987 and Phil Mancini joined him in 1990 when they started the Michael’s on East Catering division. Thankfully they had the vision to take on additional commercial �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� oh so many businesses that host events there, I bet it’s safe to say that this is the true ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ no, not yet! They created and launched the Gulf Coast Connoisseur Club loyalty program. Then along came Michael’s Wine Cellar for Michael’s love of wine as he’s traveled the world through the Gulf Coast Connoisseur Club. It is his travels and his desire to strengthen worldwide relationships that caused him to create the ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ in minutes every year. Most recently, they’ve become the exclusive catering partner of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for all events, which led to the recent renovation of the waterfront ballroom now called Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens. A serious toast to you, your loyal and talented team, and to your families who have supported you through it all! Salute! WHEN COMPANY IMAGE AND PERSONAL IMAGE COME TOGETHER The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWCFPRA) recognized the area’s best work in public relations achievements at its annual Image Awards Luncheon. French Riviera
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