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  • By Mark Gordon
  • March 25, 2026
Sarasota mental health nonprofit pushes to hit $4M fundraising goal

Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast is $400,000 away from hitting $4 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • March 19, 2026
Tampa eye care nonprofit closes on property for new $16M center

The 30,000-square-foot facility will serve 20,000 students annually in need of free vision health services.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • February 26, 2026
Barancik Foundation grants $11M to housing, arts, education, hunger groups

Two of the grants from the Sarasota-based foundation were for more than $1 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • February 23, 2026
Parc Center for Disabilities to open St. Petersburg location

The new children’s services center expands the program’s early intervention, therapeutic programs and family support services.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King
  • January 29, 2026
Nonprofit to buy building for Sarasota apprenticeship academy

Suncoast Apprenticeship Academy has launched a $7.8 million fundraising campaign as it plans to purchase and renovate property on Fruitville Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • January 26, 2026
Prominent Tampa couple pledges at least $7M for educational program

Pam and Les Muma have pledged a $5 million donation to the Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay program, in addition to $2 million to $3 million in operational support.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • January 16, 2026
Shuttered SWFL college lives on with $10M scholarship fund

Hodges University closed in August 2024.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • January 9, 2026
Global mountain-climbing Sarasota couple seeks new challenges

Jennifer and Dan Vigne look for hikes and climbs where they can push themselves mentally and physically.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • January 8, 2026
Collier housing nonprofit gets $50,000 to educate homebuyers, renters

The Housing Alliance and an affiliate will use the funds to expand an education program.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • January 5, 2026
Sarasota nonprofit CEO finds her zen by creating, teaching ancient Japanese art

Megan Howell has taken her love for the culture — and art — of a country some 7,300 miles away to new levels.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • December 16, 2025
$74M Naples botanical garden names interim CEO

Carl Crosetto was previously board chair for three years.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • December 16, 2025
Naples senior center founder, prominent social services advocate dies at 75

Jaclynn Faffer, founder and CEO of Baker Senior Center Naples, built Collier County’s first dedicated senior center.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • December 1, 2025
Sarasota nonprofit gets $25k for mental health

The money will fund mental health therapists working onsite with residents of Harvest House in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2025
$1.2M land donation benefits Pines of Sarasota

Proceeds of the 2.2-acre parcel's sale will benefit the Pines of Sarasota Foundation, which helps care for Pines of Sarasota residents who have outlived their resources.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 10, 2025
Community Foundation of Sarasota County names new CEO

The new leader, Jessica Muroff, has held leadership roles with United Way Suncoast and Girl Scouts of West Central Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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