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Bloomingdale-Riverview Business Owners, Schools React to Boston Bombing

Residents are invited to share their prayers and thoughts about today's bombing on Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch.

Share your prayers, thoughts and concerns for those who were at the Boston Marathon today when two explosions rocked the finish line, killing three and injuring scores.

See the reaction of area businesses and community organizations here and please add any of yours to the comments below.

The following comes from our Facebook News Feed:

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Fit Girl Fitness: For all whom are impacted by the events in Boston that are making me speechless, my thoughts and prayers go out to all.

Designing Interiors Inc.: God Bless the people of Boston on this tragic day, one that should have been filled with joy!

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Aroma, Bath and Body: Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the injured and all the Boston families tonight! Our hearts are with you!

Durant Cougar Football: From the Durant football family, coaches and players, we send out thoughts and prayers to the people affected in Boston!

My Family Chiropractic: Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those injured in the Boston Marathon. We are all affected and this devastation saddens my heart.

Luna Blue - Tampa Bay rock cover band: Stay strong and be vigilant, Boston.

Clarke Automotive Systems: Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Boston.

The Comfort Zone Spa & Salon: Our thoughts and prayers are with those connected to the Boston Marathon. Let's all pray for every victim and family!

Kemp Design Services: We hope and pray that no one else gets hurt in Boston. Praying for the victims and their families.

Chris's Plumbing Service: Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the tragedy in Boston.

242 On The Move: #prayingforboston

The Brandon, Riverview and SouthShore Montessori Schools: Our prayers go out to those in Boston. Be strong; the world is with you.

Primrose Schools: Our thoughts and prayers are with those injured today at the Boston Marathon, their loved ones and the City of Boston.

Brandon Bikeworks: Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the events at the Boston Marathon.

Maria Maranda State Farm Insurance: Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of this horrific attack in Boston. God Bless America.

Tampa Bay Rays: We are all Bostonians today. We remember those lost, and keep those affected and their families in our thoughts. Thank you for your support of these efforts to remember those affected by yesterday's shocking events.

Bishop Coaching & Consulting Group: If the intention was to tear us apart, you failed. Boston, and America, for that matter, are only going to be stronger. #PrayForBoston

Magruder Agency: How quickly lives change. Prayers to the people in Boston.

Delightful Sounds: Our prayers are with you, Boston.

Salon Jennifer & Company: Thinking of the Boston community today ...

HorseFleet Academy: HorseFleet Academy is saddened by the events in Boston yesterday. Today we will be sending positive thoughts to all those that were affected by this tragedy.

Feed The Bay: Our hearts are heavy as the news comes out of Boston! We join the country in praying for the victims, families and runners!

Strong Signal Wireless: Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved in today's tragedy in Boston. :'(

Bleu Salon: Our hearts go out to those affected in Boston. Make sure you hug your loved ones; we never know what might happen tomorrow.

Bodyworks Health & Wellness Center (Pearl Chiarenza): Our prayers go out to all in Boston.

Panera Bread: Our thoughts are with all those affected by today’s tragedy at the Boston Marathon.

Write your own reactions or note to the victims of the Boston bombing by commenting beneath this story. 


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