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, Sarasota 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, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, New College of Florida and its Foundation, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (formerly named South Florida Museum) and Realize Bradenton.

Attorneys Mark Barnebey (far left) and Marisa Powers (far right) joined City of Palmetto officials in helping serve City staff during their Employee Appreciation Luncheon

Celebrating International Women's Day with community partners of Manatee County Habitat for Humanity.

Attorneys Mark Barnebey (far left) and Marisa Powers (far right) joined City of Palmetto officials in helping serve City staff during their Employee Appreciation Luncheon

Sarasota Chamber Small Business of the Year Finalist L to R Amanda Tullidge, Matt Plummer, Jill McGarry

Attorneys Mark Barnebey (far left) and Marisa Powers (far right) joined City of Palmetto officials in helping serve City staff during their Employee Appreciation Luncheon

Anna Maria Island Community Center's Big East fundraiser

Attorneys Mark Barnebey (far left) and Marisa Powers (far right) joined City of Palmetto officials in helping serve City staff during their Employee Appreciation Luncheon

Attorney Will Robinson and our real estate team have been helping Manatee County Habitat for Humanity close on their homes for nearly a decade, but each time is as exciting as the first!

Attorneys Mark Barnebey (far left) and Marisa Powers (far right) joined City of Palmetto officials in helping serve City staff during their Employee Appreciation Luncheon

Attorneys Mark Barnebey (far left) and Marisa Powers (far right) joined City of Palmetto officials in helping serve City staff during their Employee Appreciation Luncheon

Sisterhood for Good “Spring Sensations” Fashion Show. L to R: Jenifer Schembri, Jill McGarry, Ann Breitinger, Amanda Tullidge

Sisterhood for Good “Spring Sensations” Fashion Show. L to R: Jenifer Schembri, Jill McGarry, Ann Breitinger, Amanda Tullidge

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

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

Tidewell Foundation Signature Luncheon; L to R: Jodi Ruberg, Jenna Meltzer, Mark Clare, Anne Chapman, Robert Stroud

Manatee Chamber of Commerce Manatee Young Professionals MVP Awards Dinner; L to R: Chuck Johnson, Jill McGarry, Dan VanEtten, Taylor Falkner, Jenna Meltzer, Mark Barnebey

Bob Blalock receives the Robert P. Bartz Award for Outstanding Leadership

PACE Center for Girls Luncheon; First Row Anne Chapman, Marisa Powers, PACE graduate Sandra. 2nd Row luncheon guest, PACE student, Jill McGarry, Taylor Falkner, Jenna Meltzer

The Latest

Blalock Walters Sponsors Tidewell Foundation Signature Luncheon

The firm of Blalock Walters was a proud Visionary Sponsor of the Tidewell Foundation Signature Luncheon.

This year’s luncheon was a tribute to U.S. military veterans and featured keynote speaker, former Army Major and Bronze Star recipient, Dr. Sudip Bose.,

Dr. Bose provided a powerful message on preparing for life’s most difficult moments and living your life with intention.

The Tidewell Honors Veterans donor-funded program has served more than 21,000 veterans in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties. It provides specialized care that recognizes the unique challenges that exists in military families – all at no cost to them.

 

Jodi Ruberg, Jenna Meltzer, Mark Clare, Anne Chapman, Robert Stroud

Nicole Plummer, Robert Stroud, Mark Clare, Jenifer Schembri, Jenna Meltzer, Jodi Ruberg, Anne Chapman, Matt Lapointe

Blalock Walters Honored as Employer of the Year

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce and Manatee Young Professionals held their annual MYP MVP Awards on February 17th, 2022 at Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. Blalock Walters was awarded "Employer of the Year" for implementing creative and intentional initiatives to...

Turning Points Hosts Hats, Heels and Bow Ties Fundraiser

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...

Blalock Walters Supports We Care Manatee “Fun-Raiser”

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

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...

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