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Volume 126 l May 2023

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Congrats, Gamal!

For his volunteerism to the Chamber, Gamal Megherfi of First Citizens Bank, was recognized by our Ambassadors Team as Ambassador of the Month at the group’s meeting on May 3. Gamal also supports us as a Director on the Chamber Board. If you would like to volunteer with us as a member of the Ambassadors Team, reach out to Chamber President Tom Morrissette. The group meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 8:15 a.m.

Our sincere thanks to the following businesses who joined the Chamber during the past four weeks. To learn more about them, please visit www.CentralChamber.biz

The Barrington

RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

Melissa Peters

901 Seminole Boulevard, Largo, FL 33770

727-585-5900

MarketingDirector@BarringtonSL.com

www.barringtonseniorliving.com

Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School

SCHOOLS

Carmen Prevost

6410 11th Avenue N., Largo, FL 33773

727-547-4526

prevostc@pcsb.org

www.pcsb.org/fitzgerald-ms

Peace Advocacy Group

HEALTH CONSULTANT

Claudia Cometa

2519 McMullen Booth Road, #510-267, Clearwater, FL 33761

909-844-6443

Claudia@PeaceAdvocacyGroup.com

www.PeaceAdvocacyGroup.com

Riverchase Dermatology

HEALTH CARE

Annette Megherfi

1122 Druid Road E, Clearwater, FL 33756

727-461-2282

amegherfi@rivershasederm.com

www.RiverchaseDermatology.com

Viking Title, LLC

TITLE AGENCY

W. Josh Brown

475 Central Avenue, Suite 205, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

727-258-2671

Josh@SendTheVikings.com

www.SendTheVikings.com

Next Week - LET YOUR LEADERS KNOW HOW YOU FEEL!

Registration 4:30 PM; Program/Reception 5:00 PM

Cambria Hotel

15015 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach FL, 33708

$15.00 per seat *LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE

Cost includes light hors d'oeuvres and one (1) drink ticket.

Registration is through Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber.

Get your ticket here: 2023 Legislative Wrap-up & Happy Hour

Welcome, Statewide Mortgage

Brian Kennedy, of Statewide Mortgage Company, Inc., was presented with his official Chamber membership plaque by Chamber Ambassadors (from left) Samantha Fenger of Uniti, Wendy Swertfeger of LegalShield/IDShield and Trudi Greig of Hancock Whitney Bank. Statewide Mortgage is located at 1601 East Bay Drive in Largo. Learn more about them at www.StatewideMortgageCoInc.com

Florida travelers expected to set new travel records for Memorial Day weekend

More Floridians are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend than ever before, with crowds exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

Florida gas prices continue drop for third consecutive week

Florida gas prices are continuing to fall for the third consecutive week. On Sunday, the state average was $3.48 per gallon. That’s the lowest price since Apr. 6 and 8 cents lower than last week.

Leaders departing at prominent Jacksonville-area nonprofits

A recent report about Florida nonprofits predicted that one-third of their current leaders were likely to depart by 2025. In the Jacksonville area, a host of them are already on their way.

Central Florida ranch voted top glamping destination nationwide

Westgate River Ranch Resort, located about 90 minutes south of Orlando, was chosen by voters as number one on a list of the Top 10 glamping spots in the U.S.

Live Local Act brings potential relief, problems for affordable housing in Sarasota County

A new state law that provides historic investment in affordable housing could bring relief to the severe crisis that is squeezing thousands of Sarasota County families and businesses.