The Philanthropist

Linda Peterson: Sugar 4 Kids

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As the owners of Peterson’s Harley Davidson, Linda Peterson and her husband, Drew, hosted multiple toy drives, at multiple times...

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Taking Flight: Kevin Diemar, President, Unity Jets

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As the President of Unity Jets, a boutique-style private jet firm, it may seem as though Kevin Diemar has a front row seat to spending, but...

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Sharonda Butler Stewart: Sporty Mommas

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After years as a public school teacher in Miami, Sharonda Stewart put her career on hold to focus on her family and support her husband,...

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Micaela Wenger: Kick it Forward Miami

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Background Though only a senior in high school, Micaela Wenger is no stranger to community service. With guidance and influence from her...

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Kim Abreu: Senior Vice President at Bank of America

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Lotus House (Lotushouse.org); Carrfour (Carrfour.org) Background Abreu’s passion for the community began 25 years ago when the...

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Rita Lombardo : Shuzz

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Background Though her daily life sees her helming a successful West Palm Beach advertising and marketing agency, Rita Lombardo is no...

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Chad Bernstein: The Music Man

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Guitars Over Guns A renowned musician and teacher, Bernstein has spent much of his life drawing inspiration from music, but it was his...

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Mercedes Sorensen: A Sense of Panther Pride

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Paws For Panthers Background Counting three siblings and three children as Palmetto students and alum, Mercedes Sorensen was no stranger to...

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Paw Power – Paws 4 You

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Name: Lisa Merkin Organization: Paws 4 You paws4you.org Background: Lisa Merkin’s work with animals has been a true lifelong calling,...

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Fighting Like a Girl

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Name: Beth Armstrong Organization: Race for the Cure raceforthecure.org Background: For Armstrong, raising money for breast cancer research...

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