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Democrats gather for first luncheon on the season


  • By Dora Walters
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 9, 2010
  • Longboat Key
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Democrats gather for first luncheon on the season
Dr. Susan MacManus speaks to the crowd of more than 75 people.
Dr. Susan MacManus speaks to the crowd of more than 75 people.
Arthur Ancowitz and Rosemarie Myerson
Arthur Ancowitz and Rosemarie Myerson
Club President Murray Blueglass
Club President Murray Blueglass
Commissioner David Brenner and Jerry Hammond
Commissioner David Brenner and Jerry Hammond
Barb and Bob Elliott
Barb and Bob Elliott
Leonie Goldfarb and Nancy Eisenstat
Leonie Goldfarb and Nancy Eisenstat
Nancy Kane, Jackie Salvino and Henrieta Barkey
Nancy Kane, Jackie Salvino and Henrieta Barkey
Andy Maass and Alan Sprintz
Andy Maass and Alan Sprintz
Harriet Marks
Harriet Marks
Joseph and Ora Mendels
Joseph and Ora Mendels
Augie Schmitz
Augie Schmitz

 

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