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Marco Island Chamber Christmas Gala, 2012

See smaller Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent (7) Citizen of the Year award winner Tarik Ayasun says that, for almost the first time, he is speechless. The Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce 35th Anniversary Celebration & Christmas Gala packed the room Sunday evening at Bistro Soleil.

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Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent (7)
Citizen of the Year award winner Tarik Ayasun says that, for almost the first time, he is speechless. The Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce 35th Anniversary Celebration & Christmas Gala packed the room Sunday evening at Bistro Soleil.

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  • Citizen of the Year award winner Dave Rice thanks the members, watched by Herb Savage.
  • Realtor Bill Filbin is honored as Volunteer of the Year.
  • Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent (7) Citizen of the Year award winner Tarik Ayasun says that, for almost the first time, he is speechless. The Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce 35th Anniversary Celebration & Christmas Gala packed the room Sunday evening at Bistro Soleil.
  • The room provides one of numerous standing ovations. The Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce 35th Anniversary Celebration & Christmas Gala packed the room Sunday evening at Bistro Soleil. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Wendy Renee & Co. provide the music. The Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce 35th Anniversary Celebration & Christmas Gala packed the room Sunday evening at Bistro Soleil. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Citizen of the Year award winner Tarik Ayasun gets a hug from Craig Woodward.
  • Craig Woodward hands over the centerpiece to Herb Savage. The Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce 35th Anniversary Celebration & Christmas Gala packed the room Sunday evening at Bistro Soleil. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

With Christmas almost upon us, and the upcoming tourist season right behind, the membership of the Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce took an evening to mingle, celebrate, and bestow awards for those who exemplify the spirit of giving.

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