Masonry Association of Florida, Inc. Fastest Trowel Contest

Words: Dave Pfeffer, Joe Lesstino, Mike RyanThe Masonry Association of Florida, Inc. will hold its seventh annual Fastest Trowel Contest at the St. Lucie Fairgrounds in Fort Pierce, Fla., on June 23. Registration and set-up will commence at 7:30 AM, with the men's competition held at 10:00 AM.

Other activities include a women's fastest trowel competition and family activities.

For more information, call Dave Pfeffer at 561-239-1400; Joe Lesstino at 561-741-8209; or Mike Ryan at 561-307-0708.
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