Rodney Potter, 73, was named Distinguished Citizen of the Year today, just hours before the gates open at 5 p.m. for the official start of the 2010 Manatee County Fair.
Potter's friends and family managed to keep the honor a secret, bringing the Bradenton native to the VIP luncheon under the guise of a fundraiser.
As dozens of well-wishers rose to honor Potter under the fair's main tent, he entertained the crowd with humor and grace after humbly accepting the award.
In every nomination received for Potter, the writer noted that he was the best at dodging the spotlight for everything he has done. He was chosen for his behind-the-scenes philanthropy and charitable work, particularly with the First Baptist Church of Bradenton and the Manatee Historical Village.
Read more in Friday's edition of the Bradenton Herald.
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