Photo provided by the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce
The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its 2026 Annual Dinner at TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach.
President and CEO Charlie Justice reported 132 new members and 23 graduates of the Leadership Institute. He said the chamber distributed $150,000 to 60 businesses through a partnership with the Glazer Family Foundation. He also said the chamber continued advocacy efforts in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C., supporting beach nourishment funding and opposing offshore drilling near Florida’s coast.
Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner
The chamber recognized three organizations:
- Tampa Bay Watch, Protector of the Beaches Award for environmental restoration and education that protect the shoreline and local economy.
- Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside, Office Tradition Award for fostering workplace culture and advancing affordable housing.
- Clean Eatz, Business Excellence Award for chamber involvement and community collaboration.
The chamber inducted its 2026 Board of Directors and installed Tim Johnson of Waterfront Realty as chairman, succeeding Scott O’Berry.
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