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Nancy Newton, Linda Pizarro and Cynthia Logan, all of Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte-North Port Association of Realtors, attended the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce banquet.

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Donna Barrett of the Cultural Center of Charlotte County, Bob Keating, also with the Cultural Center, and Miranda Fields with Just Counters & Other Stuff enjoyed meeting up with other members of the chamber during the banquet at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center.

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Sara Weirhake, with the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, welcomes Paul and Cheryl Thornton of Florida Gulf Coast University to the annual banquet on Sept. 22.

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Mike Riley was the recipient of the chamber’s most prestigious award, the Pacesetter Award, for his more than 22 years of community involvement.

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Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce past president Mark Martella, representing Martella Law Group, addresses the members attending the annual chamber banquet.

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Maureen Cerbone from L.A. Ainger Middle School was recognized for being named Teacher of the Year by her peers last spring.

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The Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center was the host of the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce’s 87th annual banquet.