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.
The Latest
Blalock Walters Sponsors September 11th Commemorative Events
It was a distinct honor to sponsor the 2021 Tribute to Heroes Memorial Luncheon at The Grove Restaurant in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Men and women in uniform, community leaders and public officials gathered to remember the hundreds of emergency workers who gave their lives to save others on the fateful day of September 11, 2001. Attorneys Will Robinson, Taylor Falkner, Marisa Powers and Mark Barenebey, and Marketing Director Jill McGarry attended the luncheon on behalf of the firm.
An annual Tribute to Heroes Memorial Service was held at the Bradenton Riverwalk Emergency Services Memorial. Land use
and local government attorney Mark Barnebey attended the service, which is a joint effort of local fire departments, law enforcement and emergency services.
Speakers at the Tribute to Heroes observance were Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown and Palmetto Mayor Shirley Groover Bryant.
“Our mantra is ‘never forget,’ and this year it is also ‘restoring American patriotism,’” said Michael Williamson, division chief of the Parrish Fire District and Tribute to Heroes event co-chair.
Jill McGarry, Will Robinson, Taylor Falkner, Marisa Powers and Mark Barnebey at Tribute to Heroes memorial luncheon.
Blalock Walters Sponsors Easter Seals of Southwest Florida’s 70th Anniversary Celebration
Easter Seals of Southwest Florida will celebrate seven decades of life changing programs on Friday, December 9th at Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Florida. The event will honor the organization's history and ensure the future for those living with disabilities. For 70 years,...
South Florida Museum Presents “Snooty Gala”, Blalock Walters Sponsors a Table, Nov 5
Blalock Walters is a proud sponsor of the 2016 "Snooty Gala" presented by South Florida Museum. This year’s Gala will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 6-11pm at South Florida Museum. The "Starstruck" theme will offer an exciting evening including dinner by...
Blalock Walters Sponsors Horne & Moon Scholarship Social, Oct 22
For the third consecutive year, Blalock Walters is proud to sponsor the Horne & Moon Scholarship Social on Saturday, October 22, 2016. This year’s “Vintage Hollywood” themed event will feature an evening of dancing, dining and a list of the community's finest...
Attorneys and Staff Donate Over 400 Pounds of Food to The Food Bank of Manatee
The Food Bank of Manatee recently challenged local businesses and organizations to collect non-perishable food items to help end "summer hunger." During a press conference, Cindy Sloan, the vice president of the Food Bank explained that summer is a busy time because...
Blalock Walters Sponsors 9th Annual Manatee County Rural Health Services Foundation Lifetime Achievement Awards, Sep 22
Blalock Walters is proud to continue our support of Manatee County Rural Health Services Foundation’s annual Edgar H. Price Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner. The event honors individuals who have positively contributed to the health and welfare of our community....
Cheers for Charity Giving Circle to Host Fundraising Event in Lakewood Ranch, July 13
Cheers for Charity, a Women's Giving Circle composed of young professional women in Manasota, will be hosting a charity event at The Ranch Grill on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. "Pony Up for Charity" guest bartending event will be a fun evening featuring Western attire, a...
Blalock Walters is Proud Sponsor of Southeastern Guide Dogs “Superheroes on Parade”
Southeastern Guide Dogs, the area's largest organization to provide guide dogs to people with visual impairments, recently announced their community sculpture campaign called "Superheroes on Parade." The campaign is a whimsical, dog-centered campaign culminating with...
Blalock Walters is Table Sponsor at Manatee Community Foundation’s “Spirit of Manatee Awards”
Blalock Walters is pleased to sponsor Manatee Community Foundation's 11th Annual "Spirit of Manatee Awards Luncheon" on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. The event, held at noon at Bradenton Area Convention Center, honors individuals and organizations that embody the...
Blalock Walters is Leadership Sponsor of 7th Annual Tidewell Hospice Signature Luncheon, Feb 12
Blalock Walters is proud to sponsor Tidewell Hospice’s 7th Annual Signature Luncheon on February 12, 2016 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Florida. This year’s keynote speaker is Joan Lunden, former host of Good Morning America, entrepreneur, best-selling author, health...
Take Stock in Children Leadership Prayer Breakfast, Feb 4
Blalock Walters is a proud table sponsor at Take Stock in Children's 9th Annual Leadership Prayer Breakfast. The event will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2015 at 7:30am at Renaissance on 9th in Bradenton. The keynote speaker is Kenneth Feld, Chairman & CEO of...
