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The Charlotte Community Foundation held its 2012 Grants Recognition Program Wednesday at the Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club for 11 nonprofits serving Charlotte County residents. More than $52,000 in grants were awarded. Here, receiving a special grant award of $750 from the foundation is Mercie Chick, from Charlotte HIV/AIDS People Support, presented by Denis Lowry, chairman of the grants advisory council, and Brian Presley, chairman of the foundation’s board.

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Sharon Thomas and Barry Moldoff of the Animal Welfare League accept a grant award from the foundation for $1,995 from Denis Lowry and Brian Presley.

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Accepting a grant award of $7,500 from the foundation are Lynn Dorler, Ellen Harvey and Garfield Vasciana, on behalf of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County, presented by Denis Lowry and Brian Presley.

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Receiving a grant award of $5,400 from the foundation are Angela Hogan and Kevin Russell, representing the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition.

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Chris Beers, Mary Fred Clemmons, Karen LaPorte and Ellen Harvey, representing the Charlotte Local Education Foundation, accepting a grant of $5,105 from Denis Lowry and Brian Presley.

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Accepting a grant award of $2,750 for the Charlotte Players is Sherrie Moody and Lynn Ziegler, from Denis Lowry and Brian Presley.

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Representing Edgewater United Methodist Church, Mary Carr receives a grant of $3,382.

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Robert Biddulph and Kim Gaut of Hearing Impaired Persons received an award of $2,700 from the foundation’s Denis Lowry and Brian Presley.

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Carole Thorn and Dr. Judy Luccini of the Peace River Wildlife Center received a grant award of $7,000.

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Receiving a grant award of $5,000 from the CCF are Dawn Schmertmann and Scott Steele of Riding Star Ranch.

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Nancy Johnson, Nancy Prafke and Rebbecca Diemer of Team Punta Gorda receive a grant award of $4,900 from the CCF, presented by Denis Lowry and Brian Presley.

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Accepting a grant award of $6,849 on behalf of Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic from the CCF are Dr. David Klein, Suzanne Roberts, Tom Capellip and Laura Amendola.

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Receiving a special “Above and Beyond” award for service in the community is Janine Smith, from Brian Presley.

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Jimmy Dean, publisher of Harbor Style Magazine, received a special “Above and Beyond” award for service in the community from Brian Presley.