Leap Day mixer takes over Georges for the night

Last night's Chamber mixer at George's felt like a holiday party. It was one of the largest Chamber events in quite awhile and lots of new faces stopped in to mix and mingle. Maybe it was the Leap Day that brought out the party spirit in everyone. Above from left are Melissa Nicole Aguilera, Marcela Monjalve and Marianela Toledo.


From left are Lyn Maldonado, Mari Castillo-Scalzulli, Harlene Kennedy, Lily Arango.


From left, Andres Lemos, real estate broker, from the Grove Chamber, host of last night's event, with Francois DelFosse, owner of Georges. Chris Cooney and Margaret Cadillo Fronefield.


Delicious complimenary hors d'oeuvres were passed around all night.


Kayla Rusk, with her dad, Sebastian Rusk of Social Buzz TV; Lauren Rabasa and Ada Rojas from the Mayor's office; Monica Chaviano, John Cohen.


The Real Housewives of Coconut Grove? Nah, they're Erica Fortun, Sandy Masciatti, Margot Zafra and Michelle Jreige.


Tony Noboa, Chamber prez, with Jose Javier Rodriguez, running for State Rep. and Jeff Pankey, from the Chamber Board.


Lilia Garcia, Monty Trainer, Margaret Cardillo Fronefield, Allen Benowitz.


Elaine and Dominic Lamberti, in back, Kristan Lamberti with Peter Laird; at right: Frank Silva, Jeff Pankey.


Russell and Susan Newman, Sandra and Ronald Lacayo.


It was great seeing so many new faces this month. Lots of Grove business owners attended as well as people from outside the Grove who came to visit.