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Find out morePhotography by Lori Sax December 12, 2016
Audrey Barrientos, Esther Espinal, Latin Chamber; Omar Esi, Mapa International
photo by Lori Sax
Eleuterio Salazar, candidate for mayor, City of Bradenton; Sheryl Wilson, Manasota Democratic Party; Charlie Wilson, Charles Wilson Construction
photo by Lori Sax
Delia Smith, Turning Points; CJ Garcia, Capitol Marketing; Lucy Lipides, LWR Democratic Party
photo by Lori Sax
Kathryn Brightbill, Manatee Democratic Party; Noelia Voigt, Miss Teen Sarasota
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Victor Barrientos, Jimmy Boilla, volunteers, Gulf Coast Latin Chamber
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Jormarie Beaman, Palmetto High School; Ryan Beaman, All Faiths Food Bank
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Ivelis Roman; Eva Gonzalaz, Gulf Coast Latin Chamber and Michael Brady Lynch Firm
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Denise Gonzalez; Luis Ignacio, LIG Cars
Elizabeth Anzellin, Keller Williams; Jason Fromi, Florida Blue; Marina Besadalombana, International Trade Hub, Port Manatee
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Barbara and Ed Kaberna, Barbara Feeds Kids
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Dr. Juan Nunez, Shellie Nunez, language consultant
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photo by Lori Sax
Victor and Jannette Mandes, American Integrity Insurance
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