A hoedown unlike any other was witnessed inside the Bud N’ Mary’s barn on Oct. 19. The Islamorada Chamber of Commerce held its board installation and awards ceremony with a “Boots & Bling” theme. Attendees dressed in Western attire enjoyed a country chuck wagon barbecue dinner. Some even tried their hand at the mechanical bull. Adriana Cuomo, of SouthState Bank, was installed as the new president of the board of directors. Other board members include Jeff Evans, general manager of Green Turtle Inn; Kenny Gentes, electrician; Rob Stober, attorney with Hershoff, Lupino & Yagel; Sara Stancyzk, of Bud N’ Mary’s Marina; Craig McBay, owner of Florida Keys Brewing Co.; Jack Niedbalski, of Upper Keys Marine Construction; James Cordell, Mariners Wellness Center director; and Tammy Virguetz, of Centennial Bank.
