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Sarasota News Leader December 20, 2013 Page 62 JOHN DUMBAUGH RECEIVES LEGACY AWARD FROM HABITAT Sarasota attorney John D. Dumbaugh of the law firm of Syprett Meshad has been recognized with the Legacy Award by Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, the nonprofit organization has announced. Dumbaugh received the award during Habitat's Dec. 8 annual banquet, held at Church of the Psalms. Habitat Executive Vice President Fred Scheerle presented the award to Dumbaugh in honor of Dumbaugh's 20-plus years of service to the organization, which includes providing pro bono legal services to new homeowners and serving as a board member and recording secretary, a news release says. "It's been a privilege for me to work with Habitat for Humanity Sarasota to help fulfill the dream of homeownership for members of our community who have had limited options or resources for housing," says Dumbaugh in the release. In addition to providing new homeowners with title and closing services, Dumbaugh has assisted Habitat with legal aspects of several subdivision developments, including Lime Lake, Jordan's Crossing and Beacon Place, as well as in the acquisition of properties and other matters, the release notes. "In 1991, I heard a speech about the Habitat mission and the local chapter, then called Manasota Habitat for Humanity. As a real estate attorney, I knew I could make a valuable contribution to Habitat's vision for John D. Dumbaugh/Contributed photo growth," adds Dumbaugh in the release. "It's been a wonderful opportunity to be of service, and I am deeply honored to receive the Legacy Award." Dumbaugh is Florida Bar Board certified in real estate law; he has practiced real estate and estate law in Florida since 1974, the release notes. He joined Syprett, Meshad in 1982 and became a partner in 1984. facebook.com/SarasotaNewsLeader