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Press Release: Wagner Realty Supports the Bradenton Police Department's Bradenton Blue Foundation With Its Annual Golf Classic
Bradenton, FL, September 27, 2019 – On Friday October 11, 2019, Wagner Realty will host its third annual Golf Classic at Tara Golf and Country Club. The Golf Classic has raised vital funds for the Bradenton Police Department's Bradenton Blue Foundation, a non-profit created to support officers and our community with funds for specialty training, technology, safety equipment and community outreach.
"This has become such an important community event," notes David Eckel, Wagner Realty's President and owner, adding "supporting our local law enforcement is so important. The Golf Classic is a wonderful opportunity for like-minded people to enjoy a great day on a premiere golf course, all to benefit our men and women in blue and the greater Manatee community."
Proceeds from the Wagner Realty Golf Classic have helped the Bradenton Police Department make incredible strides in our community. "The funds from the Golf Classic enhance everything from school safety with purchases of gun safes, ballistic gear, and entry tools for School Resource Officers, to assistance in funding for two new K-9 police dogs, trained in apprehension and narcotics detection" notes Rose Hedberg, Administrative Coordinator for the Bradenton Police Department. The Golf Classic funding has also helped the department purchase new lightweight high mobility vest plates for the SWAT Team, so they can work with increased stamina without sacrificing protection.
Funding also supports "Honoring the Badge" and other holiday events that allow officers to donate gift cards, food, and toys for underserved families. "These events are incredibly important. They give kids in need a happy Christmas and enhance the bonds between law enforcement and citizens." Rose adds, "I have to say, no one puts together a better golf tournament than Wagner's Natalie Russell. She's created a world class event, right here in Bradenton, and we're so glad to be a beneficiary from these efforts."
More than 70 businesses are supporting the Golf Classic through sponsorships and/or donated auction items. "The generosity, time and effort of everyone involved, is just incredible," notes Natalie Russell, event organizer and company Operations Manager. Businesses – large and small, and individuals have enthusiastically supported The Wagner Golf Classic to support the Bradenton Blue Foundation. The show of support is evident when one sees the current list of supporters:
Mobile Bidding Sponsors: Bradenton Herald, HomeBridge Financial Services, NDC Construction Company, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, Workforce Business Solutions
Hole Sponsors: Anytime Fitness Parrish, Bank United, Benderson Development, Blalock Walters, Bradenton Blue Foundation, Bradenton Police Department, Bridgely Key, C&M Road Builders Inc., Delta Media Group, Donna Bucher & Cheryl Carson, HomeBridge Financial Services, Mission BBQ, Najmy Thompson Attorneys, Residents of River Isles, St. Stephens Preparatory School, Stearns Bank, TDS Construction, WR Title Services
Putting Green Sponsor: Cramer & Messer Families
Event Sponsors: Bridgely Key, Lancaster & Eure, Manatee Apparel Graphics, Pearl Insurance, Personal Touch Dry Cleaning, Ring Power Cat, St. Stephens Episcopal School
Hole in One Sponsor: Cox Chevrolet
Beverage Cart Sponsors: Oyster Bar Restaurant, Barnes Walker, Boyd Insurance, Superior Asphalt, Inc., Stearns Bank, Rental Network Software, TDS Construction.
Golf Cart Sponsors: , All American Home Inspections Inc., Apex Office Products & Furniture, Tom Brown, Sr., Cohen Investment Management Inc., Marc Eberhardt, Polly Gaar, Diane Gallagher, Cindy Greco, Iva Fadley-Dane & Jon Patella, Ed Kinkopf, Legal Shield, Mike Carter Construction, The Melnick Collection, RE/MAX Alliance, Rose Schnoerr, Ken Swan, T & T Shell, Margaret Watson, Willis Smith Construction, Cynthia Wonnacott,
Additional sponsors and auction items are still welcome and can be arranged by calling Natalie Russell at 941.727.2800 or emailing wagnergolfclassic@gmail.com.
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ABOUT WAGNER REALTY |
As one of the oldest real estate companies in Manatee County, Wagner Realty began operations in 1939. David C. Eckel purchased the company in January 1995 upon the death of Dick Wagner, the company's founder. Before moving to Florida, Mr. Eckel was president and stockholder of one of the largest real estate companies in New York State, ranked among the 50 largest real estate companies in the USA.
Wagner Realty is locally owned and operated and is one of the largest real estate companies in the region. Every year, for more than 20 years, Wagner Realty has been voted "Favorite Real Estate Company" by readers of the local newspaper. The company serves the entire Sarasota/Manatee region with more than 220 agents in eight offices. Wagner offers global reach as well, through its membership in The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, a broker network serving every US state and more than 50 countries. Wagner agents help buyers and sellers worldwide.
Wagner has attracted an impressive group of agents and managers, including brokers who owned another brokerage, were past presidents of the local Realtor Associations, or served as past Vice Presidents of the Florida Realtor Association. New agents who join Wagner enjoy comprehensive training, and experienced agents find the company a refreshing and productive place to call "home."
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Press Contact:
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