Our owner
Shannon Gruber, CEO
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Shannon GruberShannon is the Owner and Operater of Toasted Associates. Born and raised in St. Petersburg, FL, she is an avid paddle boarder and enjoys being on the water. She is devoted to her daughter, her work, and the City of St Petersburg.
Being a theater major, this fearless leader loves to entertain. She has been in the service industry for 20+ years and has the ability to create a "flawless" experience. Currently certified and credentialed, this concierge is bound enchant! |
OUR STORY
Special Event Room Origins
In 1982, Shannon's uncle, Robert (Bob) Gruber, was paralyzed from the waist down while serving in the Navy. It just happened to be the same year Shannon was born, so she only knew him in the chair. Shannon lived near her uncle, so they spent a lot of time together. He collected an array of Nautical and Western decor that beautified his home. After his death in 2012, an upstairs area at the event center, was transformed into a pub — in Bob's memory. The walls are adorned with his amazing collections. He always had the door open to anyone who wanted to have a good time, so that is what we will continue to do in his memory.
In 1982, Shannon's uncle, Robert (Bob) Gruber, was paralyzed from the waist down while serving in the Navy. It just happened to be the same year Shannon was born, so she only knew him in the chair. Shannon lived near her uncle, so they spent a lot of time together. He collected an array of Nautical and Western decor that beautified his home. After his death in 2012, an upstairs area at the event center, was transformed into a pub — in Bob's memory. The walls are adorned with his amazing collections. He always had the door open to anyone who wanted to have a good time, so that is what we will continue to do in his memory.