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BEST OF MANHATTAN HONORS<br />
historian Dennis, Skechers<br />
“Anyone thinking of running for city council should read Jan Dennis’<br />
history of Manhattan <strong>Beach</strong>,” Councilman Steve Napolitano advised<br />
attendees at the Manhattan <strong>Beach</strong> Chamber of Commerce<br />
Best of Manhattan <strong>Beach</strong> awards, last month at Verandas <strong>Beach</strong><br />
House. Napolitano presented Dennis with the Bob Meistrell Local<br />
Legend award. She has written eight books about Manhattan <strong>Beach</strong><br />
history, beginning with “A Walk Beside the Sea,” published in 1978.<br />
The All Around Best of Manhattan award was presented to Skechers.<br />
This year is the 25th anniversary of its founding in a Manhattan<br />
<strong>Beach</strong> garage. Today it has sales worldwide of over $3.5 billion.<br />
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PHOTOS BY KEVIN CODY<br />
Best of Manhattan Awardees<br />
Bob Meistrell Local Legend Award: Jan Dennis<br />
All Around Best Manhattan: Skechers<br />
Making a Difference: MB Education Foundation<br />
Home Sweet Home: Matt Morris Development<br />
Dine Manhattan <strong>Beach</strong>: Mangiamo<br />
Small and Mighty: The Ripe Choice<br />
Shop MB: Wright’s<br />
Outstanding Recognition Awards<br />
Man’s Best Friend: Bay Animal Hospital<br />
Best Cocktail: The Strand House<br />
Legendary MB: The Kettle<br />
Hidden Gem: Putin’ on Productions<br />
Kids Matter Too: Manhattan Parks and Rec<br />
Home Away from Home: The Shade Hotel<br />
Make Me Beautiful: Aqua Salon<br />
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1. Jan Dennis is congratulated by Manhattan <strong>Beach</strong> Councilman<br />
Steve Napolitano on being named the <strong>2017</strong> Bob Meistrell Local<br />
Legend.<br />
2. Manhattan <strong>Beach</strong> resident Emmett Miller, an ABC national<br />
news reporter and a recipient of the Walter Cronkite Award emceed<br />
the evening.<br />
3. Skechers' Jennifer Clay and Robyn Curren.<br />
4. Manhattan <strong>Beach</strong> Ed Foundation CEO Farnaz Golshani Flechner<br />
with members of the board.<br />
5. Women Owned Business awardees Angela Bennett and<br />
Franca Stadvec of Fit On Studios.<br />
6. Evan Zapf of Matt Morris Development accepts the Home<br />
Sweet Home award.<br />
7. Home Sweet Home presenter Ed Myska, Grand Pointe Bank.<br />
8. Councilmembers Steve Napolitano and Dave Lesser introduce<br />
Dine MB winner Mangiamo.<br />
9. The Ripe Choice owner Tammy Lipps (center), accepts the<br />
Small and Mighty Award with her chef, and presenter Sherry<br />
Kramer.<br />
10. Chamber CEO Mark Lipps and Manhattan Toyota's Bradley<br />
Sperber present the Shop MB award to Wright's.<br />
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22 Easy Reader / <strong>Beach</strong> magazine • <strong>Nov</strong>ember 9, <strong>2017</strong>
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