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PHOTO GALLERY: YPG at Ivory Lounge


  • By Nick Friedman
  • | 12:16 p.m. April 3, 2015
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The Sarasota Young Professionals Group met for its regular after hours event last night at Ivory Lounge.

Abigail Oakes , Aaron Baker and Murray Devine
Abigail Oakes , Aaron Baker and Murray Devine
Adam Davis and Ben Culbertson
Adam Davis and Ben Culbertson
Brad Heiny, Katy McBrayer and Vamsee Chappidi
Brad Heiny, Katy McBrayer and Vamsee Chappidi
Earl Young and Chrissy State
Earl Young and Chrissy State
group
group
Guitar
Guitar
Jeannesse Castro and Kristen Pyne
Jeannesse Castro and Kristen Pyne
Katelyn Watkins and Amber Delehanty
Katelyn Watkins and Amber Delehanty
Marissa Mort and Jonathan Whitney
Marissa Mort and Jonathan Whitney
Marne Gaston and Veronica Hernandez
Marne Gaston and Veronica Hernandez
Marissa Mort and Jonathan Whitney
Marissa Mort and Jonathan Whitney

 

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