Rockin' Lobster digs into a good time for Children First

The Hershbergers show family is everything: Rob, Elaine and Reid enjoy a night of music and lobster.

With help from Keith Johnson it's no surprise that CEO Philip Tavill was able to auction off several 'first-in-line' table spots for $1,000 each.

Having fun in the sand at sunset are Erik and Camilla Popham and Mark and Kathleen Lyda.

Rockin' the bibs are true lobstah connoisseurs and Mainers, Susan and Irwin Singer.

VP of Philanthropy Jessica Rogers gives an enthusiastic welcome to everyone in attendance at the 12th Rockin' Lobster.

Presenting sponsor JP Morgan Chase's Bonnie Bolton gives heartfelt thanks for the support directed to Children First.

Sean Bruenner, Sam Schalk, Michelle Atkinson and Andrew Sweat enjoy a Gulf of Mexico sunset.

Belle and Greg Stikeleather enjoy a night out in support of Children First.

A collection of musicians play as The Kollections and cover everything from Sinatra to Bruno Mars.

Scott Lowery and Joanne Kline wait in line for their lobster dinner.

Peggy Popham and Jan Shoemaker Means are enjoy a breezy evening.

Barefoot friends Alexi Hornacek and Emilio Montiel enjoy a kick-back evening.

Robert Goberman, Alici Ouellette and Jessica Blagdon

Sharky's servers and carvers Kaley Houston, Alex Surdu, and Lilly Bakulski prepare to fill plates.

Todd Keebaugh and Haley Geoffroy planned a clothing color palate most suitable for a beach party.

Susan Hines, Lori Turkovics and April Kidwell beam with bright smiles at this super-energetic event.

Philip Tavill and Chris Moyer

Chefs prepare fresh lobster for Children First's Rockin' Lobster event.

Themed around a traditional lobster dinner served gulf-side, Children First presents the 12th annual Rockin' Lobster at Sharky's on the Pier.

Janna and Joshua Kim with Albert and Nicole Perrella

Stan and Jo Rutstein enjoy the breezy evening and the featured lobster dinner.

Is Cindy McCollum excited about the Maine course?

Volunteer registrars include Laura Spencer, Flora Oynick, Maria Contreras and Leslie Ignatovski.

Children First staff greet guests: VP of Philanthropy Jessica Rogers, Assoc. Dir. of Communications Evan Ackerman, Philanthropy Engagement Officer Linda Bair and Assoc. Dir. of Donor Relations Alyssa Simon

Yvonne Harper, Capricia Whiting and Kwame Alexander sell handmade notecards benefiting Children First.

Children First hosted the 12th annual Rockin' Lobster at Sharky's on the Pier for 275 guests.

While Sharky's on the Pier is open, the Venice Pier remains closed due to three recent hurricanes.