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PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA ribbon cutting ceremony


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 4, 2014
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA ribbon cutting ceremony
Annette Gueli and about 30 other participants helped cut the ribbon for the new facility.
Annette Gueli and about 30 other participants helped cut the ribbon for the new facility.
Brian Henly and Jennifer McKinnon share a dance.
Brian Henly and Jennifer McKinnon share a dance.
Chairwoman of the Alliance Board Annette Gueli stands in one of the new cubicles.
Chairwoman of the Alliance Board Annette Gueli stands in one of the new cubicles.
Denise Pope, Angie Kaleskas and Violeta Huesman socialize during the event.
Denise Pope, Angie Kaleskas and Violeta Huesman socialize during the event.
Pete Nessina, Stan Perkins and Nick Corizzi.
Pete Nessina, Stan Perkins and Nick Corizzi.
Robin Fernandez, Kim Davis and Larry Face tour the new facility.
Robin Fernandez, Kim Davis and Larry Face tour the new facility.
School Board Chairwoman Julie Aranibar shares laughs with John Barnott.
School Board Chairwoman Julie Aranibar shares laughs with John Barnott.
The Alliance's new office features five cubicles.
The Alliance's new office features five cubicles.
Nancy Erickson and Evan Pazkowski wait for the ribbon cutting.
Nancy Erickson and Evan Pazkowski wait for the ribbon cutting.
Lee Kotwicki, of State College of Florida, and Dennis Stover, of USF Sarasota-Manatee.
Lee Kotwicki, of State College of Florida, and Dennis Stover, of USF Sarasota-Manatee.
The new Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance facility features a meeting room capable of holding 40 people.
The new Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance facility features a meeting room capable of holding 40 people.
Allan Shaivitz and Lisa Hodo make new friends.
Allan Shaivitz and Lisa Hodo make new friends.
Lori Ruth, David and Debbie Fink, Karen Carpenter, Judy Athari and Marc Simms.
Lori Ruth, David and Debbie Fink, Karen Carpenter, Judy Athari and Marc Simms.
John Wojtyna and Lori Denny enjoy the facility.
John Wojtyna and Lori Denny enjoy the facility.
Alliance Executive Director Heather Kasten shows off her new desk.
Alliance Executive Director Heather Kasten shows off her new desk.
Barbara Zdziarski says
Barbara Zdziarski says "cheese" at her desk.
Frank Shea and Steve and Kathy Burnam enjoy drinks at the reception.
Frank Shea and Steve and Kathy Burnam enjoy drinks at the reception.
Kirk Boylston and Vanessa Baugh get to know each other.
Kirk Boylston and Vanessa Baugh get to know each other.

 

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