Connect Magazine July/August 2018 | Page 8

In the Community

Highlighting members of the Royal Palm Coast Realtor ® Association who spend their time outside of the office helping others and contributing to the betterment of the Southwest Florida community .
Gloria Tate , Raso Realty ( 2nd from L ) was named 2017 Citizen of the Year by Lee County Commissioners in March of this year for her selfless dedication to helping and giving back to the community .
Erik Elsea , Jones & Co . Realty , is involved in ShelterBox , placing life-saving boxes around the world that include tools and emergency shelter for families displaced by natural disasters . The charity has helped more than 1 million people since 2000 .
Nancy Williamson , Realty World-C Bagans 1st , spends Wednesday nights feeding people at her church - Lehigh Acres Nazarene . They started the program after Hurricane Irma and decided to keep it going .
John Wiley , EXP Realty , leads a team each year for a 3-day Anti- Bullying program for 6th graders . Schools are mandated by the state to provide an Anti-Bullying program but it is not funded . It ’ s a life changing event for the school and students , who learn about their value and worth and how they can make a difference .
Linda Biondi , Raso Realty , serves as Vice Chair of the Cape Coral CRA Board of Commissioners . Here she is pictured ( 4th from L ) with other city leaders breaking ground on the SE 47th Terrace Streetscape .
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Doreen Falcone and her Coldwell Banker Residential agents participate in many charity events through the CARES foundation . They give back to organizations such as Toys for Tots and Ronald McDonald House by donating toys and funds raised through special events .