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PHOTO GALLERY: Bulls, Blues and BBQ


  • By Mallory Gnaegy
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PHOTO GALLERY: Bulls, Blues and BBQ
Roni Belmont with Suncoast Digital Press enjoys some ribs from Anna Maria Oyster Bar.
Roni Belmont with Suncoast Digital Press enjoys some ribs from Anna Maria Oyster Bar.
Tom Roberts, with A New Approach; Nancy Erickson, with ARC Point Labs; and Dr. Winny Rush, with Argosy University
Tom Roberts, with A New Approach; Nancy Erickson, with ARC Point Labs; and Dr. Winny Rush, with Argosy University
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Jim Perrone, with WellsFargo; Charmian Miller, with The Florida Center; Linda Greaves, with The Florida Center; and Michelle Shad, with Athlein
Frank Maggio, with Insignia Bank and Young Professionals Group Sarasota; and Tara Booker, with Jewish Family and Children’s Services
Frank Maggio, with Insignia Bank and Young Professionals Group Sarasota; and Tara Booker, with Jewish Family and Children’s Services
Jason Johnston, with IBE; and Frank Pellegrino, with Home Services Review
Jason Johnston, with IBE; and Frank Pellegrino, with Home Services Review
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Jarrett James, with Hickory Hollow
RJ Howson, of the RJ Howson Band
RJ Howson, of the RJ Howson Band
Don Herndon, Caroline Tanner and Julie Smith, with Easter Seals Southwest Florida
Don Herndon, Caroline Tanner and Julie Smith, with Easter Seals Southwest Florida
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Edith Bossa, with Buffalo Lodging, Judy Athari with Buffalo Lodging, and Cherebka Stebbins, with Hampton Inn Sarasota
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Jeanette Mihailovic and Dave Gustafson, with Bradenton DDA, with Clayton and Sarah Robertson, with VHB
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Jamie M. Smith, with Florida Clinical Research Center; and Lynn Elkes, with Selwin

 

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