The Siesta Key Chamber is pleased to announce the 2025 Board of Directors, award recipients, and a community donation recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner, held January 30th at the Sarasota Art Museum.

Award Recipients:  Visitor Center Volunteer of the Year – Phil Trego; Shining Star – Stacey Francis, Jamacia Royale; New Member Business – NuLook Pressure Washing; Small Business of the Year – Business World Promo Supply; Large Business of the Year – Miguel’s Restaurant; Service & Leadership Award – Commissioner Mark Smith; Shawn McLoughlin Siesta Selfless Award – Kathy & Chris Elliott; Community Partner – Maureen Gresk, Siesta Beach Eats; Volunteer of the Year – Mike Sanford; and Business Person of the Year – Mike Quillen.

The 2025 Siesta Key Chamber Board of Directors are:  Eric Fleming, Board Chair; Mason Tush, In-coming Chair; Gabe Garcia, Treasurer, Doug Black, Secretary; Kara Altice Montes, Angela Carlson, Steve Cavanaugh, Kathy Elliott, Mike Granthon, Natalie Gutwein, Helene Hyland, Wendall Jacobsen, Todd Morton, Nathan Reid, and Jerry Williams.  Mike Gatz and Syd Krawczyk transitioned off the board and were recognized for their years of outstanding service and dedication.  Mike Granthon, Natalie Gutwein, and Todd Morton were welcomed as new incoming board members.

Community Donations:  Due to the continued success of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand-Sculpting Festival held November 15-18, 2024, the Chamber proudly made a $10,000 donation to the Ringling College of Art Student Scholarship Fund.

Ann Frescura
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director