Jamie Kahns and Bob Kahns with Bank of America and Tim Estep, the manager for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, get into the western theme for the alliance's Hob Nob.
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Lindsay McSweeney with the Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library sat alongside librarians Fiorella Colacci and Hayley Rigatti to provide information to a very special group.
The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance was hosting its Hob Nob BBQ on Oct. 30 at the library.
"Some people didn't know the library was here or have been in it," McSweeney said. "It's been a great opportunity to learn about the library."
It was one of the side benefits of the Hob Nob, which serves as a fun, but important, networking event.
Approximately 400 people attended the 35th annual Hob Nob, which LWRBA President and CEO Brittany Lamont said generates funds for hurricane relief.
The LWRBA took over the Hob Nob from the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation last year.
Approximately 20 businesses showcased their services during the western-themed event, which featured live music, food and drinks.
"We wanted to help people feel a sense of getting back to normal," Lamont said. "We wanted to come together while also supporting businesses that were impacted by the hurricane, especially on the island."
Jamie Kahns and Bob Kahns with Bank of America and Tim Estep, the manager for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, get into the western theme for the alliance's Hob Nob.
Photo by Liz Ramos
Lisa Lia and Laurie McCracken can't wait to try the food and drinks from the various companies at the Hob Nob.
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Young Leaders Alliance members Janeth Gonzalez, Kristie Calandro, Jordan Sebastiano and Sierra Nunn pass out popcorn to Hob Nob guests.
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Rachel Forsyth with 1-800 Packouts and Amplify Communications Consulting's Kristen Theisen dress for the occasion.
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Bank OZK's Jose Lescano and Fifth Third Bank's Ernesto Izquierdo make connections at the Hob Nob, which had approximately 400 attendees.
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Austin Gill, Aaron Downard, Jesse Daniels and Phil Roth play as the Jesse Daniels Band. The band performs country music.
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First Citizens Bank's Lisa Lawler and Greg Poznanski make an entrance at the Hob Nob. Lawler says she was going for a Barbie theme with her cowgirl hat and heart-shaped sunglasses.
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Heather Koester and Jacquie Johns with Invigorate Nexus connect with others in the business community at the Hob Nob.
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Fiorella Colacci and Hayley Rigatti, who are librarians at Lakewood Ranch Library, and Lindsay McSweeney with the Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library share information about the new library with Hob Nob attendees.
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Doug Lacrosse joins Seacoast Bank's Susan Blackburn, Diana Correa and Mike Moschella at the Hob Nob.
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Lori Cashi with Coldwell Banker, Bruce Abramson with KW Commercial and Paula Cashi and Tami Cashi with Coldwell Banker make their rounds at the Hob Nob.
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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's Jacquie Weller and Millie Lacey say the Hob Nob is a great, fun night out.
Managing Editor Liz Ramos previously covered education and community for the East County Observer. Before moving to Florida, Liz was an education reporter for the Lynchburg News & Advance in Virginia for two years after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism.
