On a balmy October evening, ChamberSOUTH leadership gathered at the Sonesta Bayfront in Coconut Grove for the 85th Anniversary Chairman Gala, honoring Claudia A. Cancio, Chairman. Presented by First National Bank of South Miami, guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’œuvre on the terrace, a fine dinner, skits by actors from the Actor’s Playhouse presentation of “Toxic Avenger,” a silent auction, awards and dancing.
For the annual award ceremony, the Chamber’s Gavel Club (past chairs), co-chaired by Dr. John Gentile and Baptist Health’s Ricardo Forbes, presented awards: the L. Russell Norton Award for Community Service to Wayne Brackin of Baptist Health, and the Steven J. Cranman Award for an elected official’s “above and beyond” service. State Senator Rene Garcia (District 38) and State Representative Holly Raschein (District 120) were recipients.
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- Award Recipient Wayne Brackin with wife Shaida and Pete and Veronica Flores.
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- Chairman Claudia A. Cancio, Ricardo Forbes and Phillis Oeters of Baptist Health, Rep. Holly Raschein and Bob Levy, long-standing political strategist.
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- Members of the Gavel Club announcing the Awards.
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- Claudia A. Cancio, Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava and Mary Scott Russell.
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- “Toxic Avenger” cast member performing for gala guests.
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