• Sharon Ashton, former mayor John Delaney’s press secretary, is out as the CEO of The Boardwalk Group. Kathy Brady, chief financial officer and a majority shareholder, said Boardwalk’s chairman, David Graham, will assume Ashton’s responsibilities. “Sharon has some great communications skills, but ultimately we made a decision that she was not the best fit for our organization . . . we all wish Sharon well in her future endeavors,” said Brady.
• Bruce B. Humphrey has joined the law firm of Lewis, Longman & Walker P.A. as a senior associate. Humphrey works in the areas of eminent domain and property rights.
• Christene Ertl is the new attorney at Brennan, Manna & Diamond.
• As executive chef of the new Amsterdam Sky Cafe in the City’s sports complex, Prentice Davis will probably face huge crowds every Sunday. But Davis is used to feeding large appetites. Amsterdam owner Mark Jackson said Davis used to cook for Oprah Winfrey as a chef in Chicago. Davis served Michael Jordan as well. Also, there were no parking problems at last week’s grand opening. Jackson was offering valet service.
• Rabbi Shmuel Novack has contacted the City about displaying a Menorah in City Hall during Chanukah. Novack also requested that Mayor John Peyton participate in a ceremony honoring the Jewish holiday.
• Turner Plumbing in San Marco is not going out-of-business. Their big sale followed by boarded windows was to prepare for major remodeling. They are also constructing a showroom.
• Brunet-García multicultural advertising & public relations has a new address on Hendricks Avenue. They’re sharing space with Fishleg Studios, a photography, PR and web design company.
• Our condolences to County Court Judge Tyrie Boyer. Boyer’s grandmother, Mary Ethel, who celebrated her 100th birthday Sept. 18, passed away over the weekend. Services are being held today at 11 a.m. at the Murray Hill United Methodist Church.
• Coming soon to Five Points: Marble Slab Creamery. The ice cream chain already has stores in Tinseltown and Mandarin.
• Healing Edge, which features massage therapy, is opening Oct. 23 on the Southbank across from Reddi-Arts. It’s owned by River City Band director Bobi McGinnis’ daughter.
• The area boss for the Florida department of Transportation is Aage Schroeder and his first name is pronounced “OOO-jah.” not far from the University of Georgia’s pronunciation of its abbreviation UGa. But don’t tell Aage — he’s a big Gator.
• Final tally: the Chamber’s Leadership Trip to Dallas will have 162 people. They’ll board planes early next Wednesday for the three-day mission.