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Phil Galvano Classic a hole-in-one for education

Eagle Sponsors of the 20th annual Phil Galvano Classic enjoyed an exclusive lunch and private round of golf May 12, at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.


  • By Kristen Herhold
  • | 1:40 p.m. May 13, 2016
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Eagle Sponsors of the 20th annual Phil Galvano Classic enjoyed an exclusive lunch and private round of golf May 12, at the Resort at Longboat Key Club. Guests included football legend Dan Marino.

The May 13 tournament, at the Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch, drew more than 200 people.

Proceeds from the event will go toward the Manatee Education Foundation.

Dan Marino, State Senator Wilton Simpson and State Senator Bill Galvano
Dan Marino, State Senator Wilton Simpson and State Senator Bill Galvano
State Senator Bill Galvano, second from left, with son, William, wife, Julie, and son, Michael
State Senator Bill Galvano, second from left, with son, William, wife, Julie, and son, Michael
Ryder Bilter and Robby Tingler, who helped caddy the private round of golf for sponsors
Ryder Bilter and Robby Tingler, who helped caddy the private round of golf for sponsors
Steel drummer Rick Andre
Steel drummer Rick Andre
Harrison Fuller, Parry Foster and Gunner Anzaldi, who helped caddy the private round of golf for sponsors
Harrison Fuller, Parry Foster and Gunner Anzaldi, who helped caddy the private round of golf for sponsors
Matt Mardones, Sylan Tribble and Ryan Gilman, who helped caddy the private round of golf for sponsors
Matt Mardones, Sylan Tribble and Ryan Gilman, who helped caddy the private round of golf for sponsors
State Senator Bill Galvano with Heather Turnbull and Tracie Hamersley, of Eagle Sponsor Mardi Gras Casino
State Senator Bill Galvano with Heather Turnbull and Tracie Hamersley, of Eagle Sponsor Mardi Gras Casino
Felipe and John Colon, of Wells Fargo Advisors, Tom DeRita, of Place of Hope, and Laurie Gregan, of Preferred Parking Solutions
Felipe and John Colon, of Wells Fargo Advisors, Tom DeRita, of Place of Hope, and Laurie Gregan, of Preferred Parking Solutions
Leah Brown, of Bright House Network, with dad, Mike Knowles, retired Manatee High School golf coach
Leah Brown, of Bright House Network, with dad, Mike Knowles, retired Manatee High School golf coach
The event featured custom-made Oliva cigars.
The event featured custom-made Oliva cigars.
Matthew Yost, Mary Glass, executive director of the Manatee Education Foundation, and Brody Enwright
Matthew Yost, Mary Glass, executive director of the Manatee Education Foundation, and Brody Enwright

 

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