Florida's leaders come together for annual meeting

Leadership Florida's Annual Meeting hosted a dinner June 16 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 9:46 a.m. June 17, 2018
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Leadership Florida hosted its Annual Meeting June 14-17.

The annual meeting hosted a full schedule of activities including presentations, performances from the local arts and award ceremonies. 

On June 16, Leadership Florida hosted a dinner for attendees at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. As the final night of the weekend, attendees celebrated with class photos, watched performances from Sailor Circus, enjoyed a social hour, followed by a dinner and dancing.

Sen. Garrett Richter, Veronica Brady, Sen. Mike Bennett and Dee Bennett
Sen. Garrett Richter, Veronica Brady, Sen. Mike Bennett and Dee Bennett
June and David Cussen
June and David Cussen
The tables were decorated with orchids.
The tables were decorated with orchids.
The Leadership Florida Annual Meeting was hosted June 14-17.
The Leadership Florida Annual Meeting was hosted June 14-17.
Marion Hoffmann, Diane Egner and Kathy Betancourt
Marion Hoffmann, Diane Egner and Kathy Betancourt
Khori Whittaker and Stephen Hall
Khori Whittaker and Stephen Hall
Ken Hoffman, Fay and Brian Armstrong and Cathy Brown-Butler
Ken Hoffman, Fay and Brian Armstrong and Cathy Brown-Butler
Sailor Circus performed for the attendees throughout the evening.
Sailor Circus performed for the attendees throughout the evening.
Emma Clarke is thrown into the air by Kevin Moore and Jake Peterman.
Emma Clarke is thrown into the air by Kevin Moore and Jake Peterman.
Mike Carter, Teresa Rawe and Bob Richardson
Mike Carter, Teresa Rawe and Bob Richardson
Tamela Eady and Brad Baker
Tamela Eady and Brad Baker
Olivia Thomas and Marjorie Floyd
Olivia Thomas and Marjorie Floyd
Rick Bisio and Christine Johnson
Rick Bisio and Christine Johnson
Jim Shirley, Bill Johnson and Tom Nolan
Jim Shirley, Bill Johnson and Tom Nolan
Joe and Co-Chairwoman Geri Waksler
Joe and Co-Chairwoman Geri Waksler
Kelly and Melissa Caldwell, Robin Diesel, Joseph Wiendl and Jaymie Carter
Kelly and Melissa Caldwell, Robin Diesel, Joseph Wiendl and Jaymie Carter
Teresa Rawe, Jim Templeton, Amanda Horne, Mayor Wayne Poston and Ashley Brown
Teresa Rawe, Jim Templeton, Amanda Horne, Mayor Wayne Poston and Ashley Brown
Julie Morris and Jono Miller
Julie Morris and Jono Miller

 

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