Sarasota Chamber Honors Robert Lane of Kerkering Barberio

March 23, 2022 – Sarasota

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) will award Robert Lane, managing shareholder of Kerkering Barberio, the Spirit of Sarasota Award at the 2022 Annual Chamber Breakfast presented by Shumaker. This Friday, March 25, the event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota and is already sold out. 

The Spirit of Sarasota Award, sponsored by HH Staffing Services, recognizes Rob Lanes’ commitment to the growth of the Sarasota area business community. Mr. Lane has impacted and continues to impact numerous organizations in Sarasota County, including the Association for Corporate Growth, Gulf Coast CEO Forum, Leadership Florida, Leadership Sarasota, The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce,  The Bay Park Conservancy, United Way Suncoast,  S.C.O.P.E., The Sarasota EDC, and Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. HH Staffing’s President/CEO, Darrin Rohr, said that this award goes to the most deserving Sarasotan, who has contributed so much to our great city.

“Rob’s fingerprints of dedicated involvement are woven throughout the entire Sarasota community. So many of our non-profits and local organizations have greatly benefitted from Rob’s expertise and business acumen on their Boards- including the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce,” said Heather Kasten, President/CEO. 

To continuously serve as a valuable resource for the community, attendees will hear from Sarasota Chamber President/CEO Heather Kasten and Board Chair Dennis Murphy of Gulfside Bank about business community updates. The event also features Natalie Johnson,  ViDL Solutions Chief Visionary Officer as a keynote speaker on the topic of Courageous Leadership.

“Shumaker is a Business law firm that understands the needs of businesses. We are proud to be the premier business law firm in Sarasota and on the west coast of Florida,” declared GSCC Board Member and Shumaker Partner Dan DeLeo. “We are proud to be presenting sponsor at the Annual Chamber Breakfast and to support our businesses and community.”

Sponsors include Shumaker, Baltimore Orioles, Kerkering Barberio, VensureHR, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, Gulfside Bank, HH Staffing, Tidewell Foundation, Tommy’s Express Car Wash,  Grapevine Communications, and Palm Printing.

The event is sold out. Please contact kmonti@SarasotaChamber.com to be waitlisted.  

To schedule an interview or to cover the event, please e-mail jvelarde@SarasotaChamber.com.