Chamber Board

Dennis Bragg
President

Dennis Bragg is Co-Owner of Live Well Global with Partner Barb Schust, dedicated to Health-Wellness-Prosperity. They moved from Michigan in 2002 to enjoy a lifestyle of Fun-Freedom-Friends on the Gulf Coast. Dennis serves on the ONCC Board as well as Angels Thrift Board of Directors.

Dennis Turner
Vice President

Dennis is Co-Owner with wife Linda of Venice Olive Oil Company, two gourmet grocery stores featuring olive oils from around the world and balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy. Dennis and Linda moved to the local area in 2013 after a 30 year naval career.

John Lauffer
Treasurer

John is retired, relocated to Florida from Indiana 9 years ago and lives in Nokomis.  He has over 40 years experience as an accounting professional and does part time accounting for four clients. Married with three children and five grandchildren. He enjoys woodworking and bike riding on the Legacy Trail. He is proud to apply his professional experience and Quick Books expertise as ONCC Treasurer.

Sandy Keith
Secretary

Sandy Keith has lived in Sarasota County since 1984 and Osprey since 1994. Sandy is the Broker/Owner of Lighthouse Realty and a Florida Community Association Manager. Sandy and her husband Lloyd are happily retired from 30 + years as owners of LPM, a local Association Management business. Sandy continues to be passionately involved in Osprey's beautification, civic affairs and clean water concerns locally. She loves biking, walking outdoors and recreating in our wonderful Gulf and Bay waters.

Gail Gold

Gail Gold is an insurance agent with WhitCo Insurance Agency in Nokomis. She has been in the insurance business for 37 years. Gail is originally from Chicago and has been living in Sarasota County for 40 years. Her favorite activities are playing tennis, bike riding, swimming and playing the cello. She is a proud member of the Pops Orchestra of Manatee and Sarasota.

Kathleen Comerford

Originally from NYC, Kathleen has been a resident of the Nokomis area for more than 20 years now with her husband Edward and 2 mini schnauzers. Having spent many years in various disciplines in real estate including finance, development and design build, Kathleen currently is the broker and owner of Icon Premium Realty, a boutique real estate company located in Osprey and serving Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. She enjoys golfing, skiing and boating around our beautiful shores when not immersed in real estate.

Bill Cantrell

Bill has been a resident of Sarasota County since 1987 and currently resides in Nokomis with his wife Linda. He is a Realtor with Florida Home Team, LLC, representing the seller and buyer. Also, Bill is President of the Nokomis Area Civic Association (NACA), a 4 time recipient of the"Top 100" Golf Club Fitter award from Mizuno Golf Division, awarded "Citizen of the Year 2020" from Control Growth Now Organization and is a licensed FAA pilot. Bill is extremely excited to be part of the Osprey-Nokomis Chamber of Commerce, for the tremendous work it does within the local community.

Peter Farley Jr

Pete is the Manager of the Potter Park branch for Cadence Bank. He has 25 years of banking experience and he works with local business owners to meet their banking and credit needs. He moved to the Sarasota area in 1989 and lives in Lakewood Ranch with his wife Toni of 30 years. He enjoys exercising and spending time with his wife and 2 sons.

William F. Mannion, Jr. (a.k.a. Bix)
Past President/Advisor

Bix is a Manager with Trustco Bank’s Osprey office focusing on mortgage origination. He enjoyed a 20 year career managing a mortgage company for a small bank outside of Philadelphia. He has a 14-year-old daughter, Grace, and enjoys portrait painting and outdoor sports.