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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

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Blalock Walters Serves Manatee Habitat for Humanity in More Ways Than One

Apr 8, 2019 | Community, News

Jill McGarry
Marketing Director

Gregory S. DeMeuse, Esq.
Real Estate Law

Everyone deserves a decent place to live.

No matter who we are or where we come from, we all deserve to have a decent life, to feel strength and stability day after day, and to know we have the power to take care of ourselves and our children. We support Manatee Habitat for Humanity in their mission to build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

Our support of Manatee Habitat for Humanity continues throughout the year. Our real estate department provides Manatee Habitat assistance with residential property acquisition as well as commercial leasing, and most importantly, facilitating the financing mechanisms and conducting the closing services that enable Habitat for Humanity to provide affordable housing to worthy homeowners.

“There are few moments throughout my year that are as rewarding as seeing a new homebuyer get the first set of keys to a house they’ve always dreamed of owning,” said real estate attorney Greg DeMeuse. “Being involved in the process is personally gratifying and receives great appreciation from Habitat for Humanity and all the participants in their program.”

Jill McGarry, Blalock Walters marketing director, serves on the Habitat for Humanity board of directors and is chair of its marketing committee.

Most recently, Blalock Walters sponsored the Manatee Habitat for Humanity International Women’s Day luncheon at The Grove in Lakewood Ranch. International Women’s Day celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. This special event highlighted the achievements of empowered women and celebrated their impact on quality of life locally and globally.

The two keynote speakers are women of incredible resilience, strength, and dedication to the community:

Teresa Mast has broken the stereotypical boundaries by owning and running her own construction company in a male-dominated industry for 26 years.

Manatee Habitat Achievement Awards winner Yesenia Garcia-Lorenzano shared her touching story of perseverance and strength.

Yesenia Garcia Lorenzano, Manatee Habitat for Humanity Achievement Award winner is pictured with her coworkers from Step UP Suncoast. Barbara Patten, Step UP Executive Director and Diana Shoemaker, Habitat Executive Director.

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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