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by Wayne T. Price
FLORIDA TODAY

The Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast named Bryan and Melinda Ridgley as its volunteers of the year.

George Mikitarian, the commission's board chairman, said the Ridgleys were recognized for "their service to the EDC, with a new type of passion, commitment, determination and a gut for knowing what's right when they see it."

The Ridgleys formally received their recognition Wednesday night at the commission's annual investors meeting in Melbourne.

The couple traveled across the country and spent a considerable amount of time reviewing the policies and practices of other economic development commissions to see what systems worked best and how to apply them locally.

They also worked on recruiting new investors to the commission and helped in retaining members.

Bryan Ridgley, 31, was born and raised in Brevard County and is the broker-owner of Ridgley Commercial Realty in Melbourne.

Melinda Ridgley, 30, is an accounts supervisor at Brandt Ronat + Co. on Merritt Island.