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Sharon Hillstrom, Bradenton Area EDC; Chris Ciaccio, IMG
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Mark Smith, Mandy Thompson, Feld Entertainment
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Kim Kramer; Dr Brad Laudicina, The Eye Center; Ben Bakker, Michael Saunders & Company
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Raymmar Tirad, Sarasota Underground; Diane Bernal, Key Glass
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Ken Burke, Hometown News USA; Josua Lowe, Raymond James; Brian Volner, C1 Bank
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Johnette Isham, Realize Bradenton; Wayne Poston, Bradenton Mayor; Micki Poston, Suncoast Behavioral Center
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Deborah Alridge; Tangy Alridge, Flowers Bakery; Janeen Joyner, Bay Care
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Tara Williams, John Laurie, Mystery Slimick, BB&T
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Brando Fetzer, NDC Construction; Ryan Belmont, Grant Curtan, CORE Construction
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Cherie Bjaland, Dashing Dingo Pizza; Jaymie Carter, Michael Saunders & Company
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Jaimie Davis, Chef Jacque Allen, Robert Rawls, S.E.High School Culinary
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Carol Probstfeld, SCF; Bill Murphy
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Tamara Zelaya, John and Carol Rice, Shane O'Keeffe, Rice's Appliances and TV
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Carol Laudicina, Manatee County; Dr. Paige Gillenwater, The Eye Center; Krystal Laudicina, Moody Elementary
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Manatee EDC 28th Hobnob
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Rachel Infanti, Anthony Gagliano, Career Source Suncoast
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It was the biggest networking event--and picnic--of the year at the Bradenton Area EDC 28th Annual Hob Nob at Dolphin Aviation.
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