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LWRBA hosts monthly Membership Luncheon

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford vamps up support for his team during Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members' monthly networking event.


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 11:11 a.m. June 18, 2015
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Nearly three months before the 2015 NFL season kicks off in September, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford is vamping up support in East County for the team. Ford spoke to Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members June 17, at the group's monthly Membership Luncheon, held at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom. Attendees enjoyed lunch, networking and Ford's presentation on his team's status, draft picks and other football specifics. 

Alliance Executive Director Heather Kasten and Bucs Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford chat before Ford's presentation.
Alliance Executive Director Heather Kasten and Bucs Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford chat before Ford's presentation.
Nora Dorsett, Jami Bickhardt and Sami Mannina make new friends at the monthly event.
Nora Dorsett, Jami Bickhardt and Sami Mannina make new friends at the monthly event.
Stu Henderson, Franklyn Robinson and Steve Padgett are sports, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, fans.
Stu Henderson, Franklyn Robinson and Steve Padgett are sports, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, fans.
Brad Jones says cheese beside Aimee Benett and Tammy Lennox.
Brad Jones says cheese beside Aimee Benett and Tammy Lennox.
Sharon Torregrossa and Beth McCarthy enjoy cold cocktails and networking.
Sharon Torregrossa and Beth McCarthy enjoy cold cocktails and networking.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers representatives Chris Spano, Amy Saxon and Austin Fetzer sow support for their NFL team.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers representatives Chris Spano, Amy Saxon and Austin Fetzer sow support for their NFL team.
Cindy Moore and Samantha Fruchey share laughs before the event.
Cindy Moore and Samantha Fruchey share laughs before the event.
Annabelle Newland and Julia McIlrevey share stories before the presentation by Bucs C.O.O.
Annabelle Newland and Julia McIlrevey share stories before the presentation by Bucs C.O.O.
Jennifer Steube, Jennifer Rust and Sally Schule are Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans.
Jennifer Steube, Jennifer Rust and Sally Schule are Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans.
Shelly Glenn, Brian Long and Jennifer Bryan are excited about the guest speaker.
Shelly Glenn, Brian Long and Jennifer Bryan are excited about the guest speaker.
Brian Ford, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football team, describes the latest happenings of his team.
Brian Ford, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football team, describes the latest happenings of his team.

 

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