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Chamber Connection Newsletter
October 2026
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October marks the beginning of a new fiscal year for the Chamber, and we’re stepping into it with plenty to celebrate!
We’re excited to welcome new members to our Board of Directors, bring home the title of Best Local Business Community Partner in WFLX FOX 29’s Viewer’s Choice Awards, and share our brand-new 2026–27 Visitor Guide, hot off the press. Our Tourism team also recently attended the Governor’s Conference on Tourism, bringing home fresh ideas, industry trends, and inspiration to strengthen how we promote our destination.
And what better way to close out the year than with our biggest fundraiser? Golden Hour in the Garden was a wonderful evening of community, connection, and support for the Chamber’s mission.
We’re proud of the momentum we’ve built and excited for what’s ahead. Here’s to another great year of supporting our businesses, promoting our community, and working together to make the Sebastian River Area an even better place to live, work, and visit.
Friendly reminder to all members: Season is upon us, so make sure your brochures, business cards, menus, and rack cards are stocked at our Welcome Center. Our foot traffic averages 17,000 per year!
Britney Melchiori
Chief Executive Officer
Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce
ceo@sebastianchamber.com
| | Welcome New Board Members | | |
Dan Bowen
Elected Director
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Suzanne Gallagher
Appointed Director
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Nicolette D'Agostino
Elected Director
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Harvey Gowin
Appointed Director
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Kimball Stadler
Elected Director
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Sue Skirvin
Appointed Director
| | New Visitor Guide is Here! | | | | |
We’re excited to announce that the new Sebastian River Area Visitor Guide has arrived!
Packed with local places to stay, dine, shop, explore, and experience, the guide is one of the ways we showcase our incredible community, and the businesses that make it special, to visitors throughout the year.
Stop by the Chamber to pick up your copy! And a big thank you to all of our members and advertisers who helped make this year’s guide possible.
| | Welcome to our New Members | | |
Deep South Honey Company, LLC
Sebastian , FL 32958
(772) 532-0726
www.Deepsouthhoneycompany.com
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East Coast Tiki Tours
Mulligan's Marina
806 Indian River Drive
Sebastian, FL 32958
(347) 541-7704
www.eastcoasttikitours.com/florida/
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Filet Show Fishing Charters
Sebastian , FL 32958
(321) 693-4918
www.filetshow.com/
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Flowers By Monica Kelly
920 US Highway 1, D-1
Sebastian, FL 32958
(954) 856-6243
www.flowersmonicakelly.com
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KLW LLC
Sebastian , FL 32958
(312) 388-5035
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Polarity Energy Healing Therapy
Indian River County
(732) 690-6993
www.polarityenergyhealing.com
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911 Pests Experts
900 Jasmine Ln., 2B,
Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 646-4294
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A Star Above Senior Home Care
1551 US Highway 1, #141,
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(720) 280-5115
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Dock Life Homes
101 NE 3rd Ave., Suite 1500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(772) 800-2042
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Sebastian Ladies Charitable Foundation
Sebastian, FL 32958
(765) 524-6718
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Networking Breakfast
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Care Net Pregnancy Center of IRC
1355 37th St Suite 301, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Don't forget your business cards for a chance to win our Member Spotlight!
Members are welcome to bring an item to raflle at the breakast.
Free Members / Prospective Members
Registration will close Thursday, October 1, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
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Coffee with the Mayor
Monday, October 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Beeb's Beans
1101 US Highway 1 Suite B
Sebastian, FL 32958
Registration will close Sunday, October 4, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
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Chamber Board of Directors Installation and Chamber Awards
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Marsh Landing Restaurant
44 N Broadway Street, Fellsmere, FL 32948
Sponsored by: Spirit of Sebastian
Don't forget your business cards for a chance to win our Member Spotlight!
Enjoy 50/50 and Member Raffle Giveways!
Members are welcome to bring an item to raffle at the luncheon.
Register online in advance and save $5
$25 Members / $30 Non-Members
Check-in begins at 11:30
Registration will close Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
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Business Nite Out
Join us for Hors D'oeuvres and Hauntings
Thursday, October 15, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce
700 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958
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Registration will close Thursday,
October 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
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Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Thursday, October 22, 2026 l 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lulich Health & Wellness
1069 Main Street
Sebastian, FL 32958
Join us for bubbly, live music, raffles and giveaways!
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Registration will close Thursday,
October 22, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
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Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Thursday, October 29, 2026 l 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
ABI - Absolute Best Insurance
13000 US Highway 1 Suite 3
Sebastian, FL 32958
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Registration will close Thursday,
October 29, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
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City Updates & Notices
Sebastian | Fellsmere
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Municipality Bid Opportunities | |
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Sebastian is accepting bids for 27-01-ITB, SERVER ROOM MODIFICATIONS AND NEW HVAC SYSTEM INSTALLATION. The solicitation document outlining the scope of services is available from the City of Sebastian’s Euna eProcurement Portal.
Link: https://cityofsebastian.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities
A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:00 am local time in the City Council Chambers located at 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958.
Questions are due on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 2:00 pm local time. All questions shall be directed to the City of Sebastian’s Euna Procurement Portal.
Bids are due on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time.
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The City of Sebastian Bids & RFP's
How to view and participate:
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Visit VendorLink: https://www.myvendorlink.com/external/bids
- From the Agency dropdown menu, select “City of Sebastian” to view only the City’s solicitations.
- If you’re interested in submitting a bid or proposal, you’ll need to register with VendorLink (registration is required to participate).
| | Hometown News Media Group | | September 2026 Recap of Events | | |
Speaker Series Luncheon
Speaker: Jonathan Orozco GPC, Development Director of the Source
Location: Capt Hirams
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Golden Hour in the Garden
33rd Annual Lifestyle & Media Auction
Presented by Cleveland Clinic & Concordia Group
Location: Spirit of Sebastian
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Golden Hour in the Garden...What a Night! ✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Golden Hour in the Garden Lifestyle & Media Auction! It was a beautiful evening filled with great food, live music, friendly bidding, and plenty of fun, all in support of the Chamber and our mission.
A special thank you to our presenting sponsors, Cleveland Clinic and The Concordia Group, our host sponsor Spirit of Sebastian, our event sponsors, generous auction donors, volunteers, and everyone who raised a paddle and placed a bid.
We’re grateful to our business community for making this year’s auction such a wonderful success!
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