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Please see Social Security, page 16 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS online at BrevardBusinessNews.com EDC’s CEO Lynda Weatherman joins Veterans Board of Directors, appointed by Florida State Senate President Bill Galvano to serve “I am honored to be appointed to Board of Veterans By Sarah Levanti Florida, an organization that was established to encourage [email protected] recently retired or separated military personnel to make Marketing & Communications Florida their home,” said Weatherman. “I have always felt Economic Development Commission that these highly trained and professional personnel are an integral strength in our workforce, keeping Florida a Lynda Weatherman, president and CEO of the highly competitive place to do business. I look forward to Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space participating in furthering the vision of ensuring that Coast, was appointed to serve on the Veterans Florida Florida is the most veteran–friendly state in our nation.” Board of Directors by Florida Senate President Sen. Bill “The Veterans Florida Board of Directors is excited to Galvano. welcome Lynda Weatherman as our newest member.