By: Laurie K. Blandford
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Laurie K. Blandford is an entertainment reporter at the USA TODAY NETWORK and Gannett. She covers restaurant news and local entertainment, focusing on where to find the best food and fun activities on the Treasure Coast, while also having a background in local government and breaking news. Laurie is featured in various publications, including the Herald-Tribune Media Group and The Florida Times-Union, showcasing her diverse reporting across multiple platforms.
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Laurie K. Blandford's coverage primarily focuses on the local restaurant scene, food and beverage industry, as well as events and entertainment in Treasure Coast, Florida. Given this focus, she is likely to be interested in pitches related to new restaurant openings, unique culinary concepts, local events or festivals.
For event coverage suggestions should include upcoming events that align with her coverage areas such as food festivals or special dining experiences happening within Treasure Coast area of Florida. Additionally for private sector announcements consider pitching stories about significant changes in the local restaurant scene including grand openings or closures of notable establishments.
Considering Laurie’s strong emphasis on house & home topics alongside restaurants and food themes, she might also be receptive to pitches covering home cooking trends or profiles of unique home-based dining experiences offered by local chefs.
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