- May 22, 2025
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Darren Inverso, Norton Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos, introduces Lori Ruth, Observer Media Group, as the new chairwoman for the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
Dan Buck, Jason’s Deli, and Kenneth Hoskinson, Hembree & Associates Inc., catch up during the annual membership luncheon.
Peggy Kronus, Willis Smith Construction, and Sherie Becker, membership services manager of LWRBA, enjoy the event, which drew more than 200 people.
Mark Sellner, Sellner Tax Consulting, and Steve Railton enjoy the proceedings.
Steve Shenbaum, founder and president of game on Nation, was the guest speaker at the annual membership luncheon.
David Fink, Halliday Financial, and Misty Servia, King Engineering Associates, chat during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Annual Luncheon at Polo Grill.
Nathan Bailey, SouthTech, and Brett Morris have a conversation during the annual Membership Luncheon.
Amy Gonzalez, membership coordinator of the LWRBA, and Al Benincasa, Conditioned Air Corp.,share some laughs before the event.
Jim Ryan, Decision Associates, and Don Swartz, Wagner Realty, make business connections.
Lori Ruth, the incoming chair, speaks to more than 200 guests at the luncheon.
The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance welcomed incoming chairwoman Lori Ruth, the associate publisher of the East County Observer, at its annual Membership Luncheon on Jan. 25 at the Polo Grill and Bar.
Ruth takes over from outgoing chairman Darren Inverso of Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos, P.A. She will serve in her new post for a year.
“The challenge I have is that I am following such a great year,” Ruth said. “Membership is up. I need to keep everyone excited and engaged. We plan to have a big year with speakers and luncheons.”
Ruth said so many LWRBA members are successful, she just needs to tap into that success. “I need to find their inner leader,” she said.
Besides Ruth taking over as chairwoman, the luncheon served to welcome the 2017 board of directors. The overall group has 585 members.
More than 200 people attended the ceremony.
