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2nd annual Sarasota YMCA Adult & Youth Achievers Luncheon

Nearly 200 guests attended Sarasota YMCA's 2nd annual Adult and Youth Achievers Luncheon on Monday, June 1, at Michael's On East.


  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • | 2:52 p.m. June 1, 2015
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The Sarasota YMCA hosted its 2nd annual Adult and Youth Achievers Luncheon on Monday, June 1, at Michael's On East. Nearly 200 guests attended the event, where more than $120,000 of scholarships were awarded during the luncheon. The luncheon was also a celebration for The Achievers Program's 25th anniversary. 

Sam Dannheisser, Samantha Watkinson and Deborah Weber
Sam Dannheisser, Samantha Watkinson and Deborah Weber
Alene Fowler and Vic Scully
Alene Fowler and Vic Scully
Robin Jordan, Linda Ferdinand and Daisy Kirce
Robin Jordan, Linda Ferdinand and Daisy Kirce
LaRue Merrill and Dr. Louis Robison
LaRue Merrill and Dr. Louis Robison
Michael Suarez, Charles Martin III and Charles Martin II
Michael Suarez, Charles Martin III and Charles Martin II
Hank Battie, Courtney Smith and Jone Williams
Hank Battie, Courtney Smith and Jone Williams
Sandra Eddins and Ajiane Lee
Sandra Eddins and Ajiane Lee
Alene Fowler and Vic Scully
Alene Fowler and Vic Scully
Danea Pezan, Juliana Arias and Hadassa Pierre
Danea Pezan, Juliana Arias and Hadassa Pierre
Tracy Spalsbury and Gail Fagan
Tracy Spalsbury and Gail Fagan

 

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