Our Community

For more than 90 years, Blalock Walters remains dedicated to our legacy of giving back to the communities in which we live and prosper. Our attorneys have led as presidents or chairs of many of the area’s major civic and charitable organizations including: Goodwill Industries Manasota, Goodwill Foundation, Tidewell Hospice, Sarasota Orchestra, United Way, Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, and the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation.

We also serve on various Boards of cultural and educational institutions in the Manatee-Sarasota region including: The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, USF Sarasota-Manatee, New College of Florida and its Foundation, Asolo Repertory Theatre, South Florida Museum and Realize Bradenton.

Will Robinson delivers hot meals to seniors in need for Meals on Wheels

Robert and Emily Stroud support Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Orchid Ball

Fred Moore enjoyed supporting the Manatee High School Lacrosse Booster Club golf tournament

Fred Moore enjoyed supporting the Manatee High School Lacrosse Booster Club golf tournament

Marisa Powers appointed to Turning Points board of directors

Cheers for Charity raises money at Ponies, Polo and Pearls fundraiser. L to R: Greg DeMeuse, Kristen Ehrlich, Marisa Powers, Ann Breitiner, Anne Chapman, Amanda Tullidge

Ann Breitinger, Chair of Realize Bradenton, and her fellow board members accept a grant from Together Manatee

Ann Breitinger, Chair of Realize Bradenton, and her fellow board members accept a grant from Together Manatee

Cliff Walters accepts the inaugural Robert P. Bartz Outstanding Leadership Award at Manatee Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

Cliff Walters accepts the inaugural Robert P. Bartz Outstanding Leadership Award at Manatee Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

Will Robinson, Mark Barnebey and Scott Rudacille at the Early Learning Coalition fundraiser

Will Robinson, Mark Barnebey and Scott Rudacille at the Early Learning Coalition fundraiser

Jason Levy, Greg DeMeuse and Annie Breitinger at Cheers for Charity “Pearls, Polos and Ponies” event at Sarasota Polo Club

Manatee Community Foundation “Spirit of Manatee” Awards. Bottom: Jill McGarry, Jenifer Schembri. Top: Anthony Bartirome, Charles Johnson, Matthew Lapointe, Dana Gentry

BeWell, our corporate wellbeing program, hosts a Charity Toy Drive benefiting Turning Points

Annual HOB NOB, presented by Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation. Jenifer Schembri

The Latest

Turning Points Hosts Hats, Heels and Bow Ties Fundraiser

Jun 10, 2019 | Community

We were proud to support the 2019 Turning Points Hats & Heels & Bow Ties Luncheon at Grove Ballroom on May 3, 2019. Guests showed up in hats worthy of the Kentucky Derby, fancy heels, and gentleman showed off their best bow ties, including health care and business attorney Matt Lapointe. The sold out event had a fabulous raffle and silent auction, a photo booth, and a “best of” contest.

Turning Points, located at the Bill Galvano One Stop Center, provides, coordinates, and facilitates services to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in Manatee County.

Attorneys Amanda Tullidge, Marisa Powers, Matt Lapointe and Anne Chapman attend the Turning Points Hats, Heels & Bow Ties.

Blalock Walters Supports We Care Manatee “Fun-Raiser”

Jun 10, 2019 | Community

We Care Manatee hosted their Floral-Da Fashion Show and Luncheon at The Grove in Lakewood Ranch. Blalock Walters was proud to support the event, which included beautiful fashion, lively entertainment and a floral theme. Proceeds from the event benefited We Care...

Kristen Ehrlich Volunteers for Equality Florida

Jun 6, 2019 | Community

Equality Florida, an organization striving to secure equality and justice for Florida’s LGBTQ community, hosted a booth at the Manatee County Pride Festival. Tax law and estate planning attorney Kristen Ehrlich volunteered her time collecting pledges and educating...

Cheers for Charity Raises Money for Local Nonprofits

Mar 12, 2019 | Community, News

Over 100 supporters attended Cheers for Charity's 2nd Annual Pearls, Polos & Ponies fundraiser at Sarasota Polo Grounds, resulting in $2,800 being raised for local nonprofits. Annie Breitinger, Amanda Tullidge, Marisa Powers, Anne Chapman and Kristen H. Ehrlich...

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