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PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Spring Fling


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 5:00 a.m. March 9, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Spring Fling
Ron Griffin checked out flooring made of coconut shown by Montgomery's Carpet Plus designer Lynn Johnson and manager George Garmon.
Ron Griffin checked out flooring made of coconut shown by Montgomery's Carpet Plus designer Lynn Johnson and manager George Garmon.
Deborah Gerard and Liz Smith showed of fashions by Premier Designs Jewelry.
Deborah Gerard and Liz Smith showed of fashions by Premier Designs Jewelry.
Maggie Villani, of AM-PM Mailing Service, with Karen Jones, of the Chamber.
Maggie Villani, of AM-PM Mailing Service, with Karen Jones, of the Chamber.
Dave and Rosita Haas checked out the various companies represented.
Dave and Rosita Haas checked out the various companies represented.
Jahna Leinhauser, of the Chamber, announced door prizes and vendors.
Jahna Leinhauser, of the Chamber, announced door prizes and vendors.
Traci Willingham and Robyn Faucy, of the American Cancer Society, told guests about upcoming Relay for Life events.
Traci Willingham and Robyn Faucy, of the American Cancer Society, told guests about upcoming Relay for Life events.
MGA Insurance's Jon Talamas, Karen Tulman and Jason Nestlerode
MGA Insurance's Jon Talamas, Karen Tulman and Jason Nestlerode
Donna Staub and Celia Stickler, of Gold Pros.
Donna Staub and Celia Stickler, of Gold Pros.
Linda Delgado, left, and Janet Rifkin, right, did a spinal screening on Mark Walzer.
Linda Delgado, left, and Janet Rifkin, right, did a spinal screening on Mark Walzer.
Megan Lott and Kim Sevin, of Air & Energy
Megan Lott and Kim Sevin, of Air & Energy
Jim Althouse, of Infinity Technology Solutions, checked out the various booths.
Jim Althouse, of Infinity Technology Solutions, checked out the various booths.
Lee Denzik, Debbie Fruehauf and Steve Howell represented Bright House.
Lee Denzik, Debbie Fruehauf and Steve Howell represented Bright House.
Cheryl Richert of the Manatee Chamber doled out raffle tickets.
Cheryl Richert of the Manatee Chamber doled out raffle tickets.
Renee Butz, of Anytime Fitness, with Nadiene Raia, of Money Mailer Direct Marketing
Renee Butz, of Anytime Fitness, with Nadiene Raia, of Money Mailer Direct Marketing
Nick Zec, of Boyd Insurance & Investment, center, caught up with Teri Mills and Laura Strub-Potter, of Construction Supply of Southwest Florida.
Nick Zec, of Boyd Insurance & Investment, center, caught up with Teri Mills and Laura Strub-Potter, of Construction Supply of Southwest Florida.
Nicole Davila, of Anna Maria Oyster Bar, dished out key lime pie.
Nicole Davila, of Anna Maria Oyster Bar, dished out key lime pie.
Joy Yohn, with her children, Christian, Camryn and Joshua, checked out the animals brought by Big Cat Habitat.
Joy Yohn, with her children, Christian, Camryn and Joshua, checked out the animals brought by Big Cat Habitat.
Chance, a 3-year-old ape from Big Cat Habitat, spent time with Rose Zavala.
Chance, a 3-year-old ape from Big Cat Habitat, spent time with Rose Zavala.
Gary Humphreys came out with his mom, Betty.
Gary Humphreys came out with his mom, Betty.
Gremlin, a ring-tailed lemur from Big Cat Habitat, ate raisins.
Gremlin, a ring-tailed lemur from Big Cat Habitat, ate raisins.

 

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