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The Venice Area Board of Realtors has awarded $40,000 in scholarships to 20 area students, with each receiving $2,000, the orga- nization has announced. The money came in as proceeds from the board's annual golf tournament, yard sale and other fundraisers, a news release explains. State Sen. Nancy Detert matched the board's $20,000 to double the amount of the awards, the release points out. Since 1992 the Board has donated more than $260,000 to local graduating seniors, the release notes. This year's recipients are David Holcomb, Lisa Fusco, Collin Naaman, Alexandra Flerlage, Patrick Collins, Katie Dunn-Rankin, Cassandra Kasmirski, Andre Juliao, Taylor Hughes, Brenna Steffanni, Chase Leonhard, Taylor Hill, Deaven Palm, Gianna Pecora, Olivia Russo, Douglas Orther, Carly Grimes, Morgan Meadows, Jordan Rosa and Jordan Cunningham, the release says. All will be Venice High graduates with the exception of Katie Dunn-Rankin and Carly Grimes, who both attend Pine View School in Osprey, the release adds. % VENICE BOARD OF REALTORS AWARDS $40,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS The honored students gather with members of the Scholarship Committee of the Venice Board of Realtors. Contributed photo Sarasota News Leader May 2, 2014 Page 79