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Melissa LEDUC, LocalsDISH Creative Director Since graduating from Ringling School of Art and Design in 2004, Melissa has amassed 10 years of graphic design experience working for national and local publications including Women’s Running and New Beauty. She has also been the Art Director for photo shoots with a wide range of themes—notably food, fitness, lifestyle and celebrity covers. When she’s not exercising her creative muscle, she keeps active as an avid soccer player and runner. But she always makes time for her true loves: cuddling with her six rescue kitties and date nights with her hubby. To unwind after a busy work week they love to hit up their favorite local spots in Sarasota for dinner then drinks on the water for sunset. Visit MelissaMellert.com to view her portfolio. Bronze R. MAJOR Bronze has worked in the marketing, restaurant and hospitality industry for local companies with a national footprint like Publix Super Markets and Bloomin’ Brands. While at Bloomin’ Brands, Bronze was responsible for crafting, piloting, and launching the National Wine Dinner Program for Carrabba’s Italian Grill, which still continues to thrive. Bronze has an affinity for wine, a well-crafted cocktail, and various types of whiskey . . . and whiskey. A proud Florida State University graduate, Bronze has lived in Tampa Bay for 10 years. In his free time, Bronze enjoys his beautiful family, FSU football, collecting albums from local record stores, live music, being on the board of the Tampa Bay Chapter of Junior Achievement and volunteering with Big Brothers, Big Sisters. And of course, discovering the best new cocktails that Tampa Bay has to offer. disher CONTRIBUTERS g sters. w crea she always si hu week local then V he


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