Philanthropy–Nonprofits

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

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

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

By Elizabeth King
October 13, 2025

Barancik Foundation in Sarasota names new president and CEO

The new leader of the family foundation will assume his role in December.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
September 17, 2025

Nonprofit serving one of Hillsborough's poorest neighborhood names CEO

Arturo Puckerin, 42, was named the new executive director and CEO of the University Area Community Development Corporation.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
September 2, 2025

Tampa nonprofit for children with disabilities closes doors

The board of directors for the Tampa-based nonprofit 21 & Change voted to formally dissolve, effective Aug. 31.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
August 27, 2025

Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County names new CEO

Alison Fraga will join the ELC of Sarasota County in late September.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
August 27, 2025

Tampa church leader arrested in forced labor, money laundering case

David Taylor, 53, and Michelle Brannon, 56, were arrested Wednesday on a ten-count indictment. Brannon is connected to a Tampa residential property worth nearly $10 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
August 26, 2025

Former USF President gifts $200,000 to Tampa Bay EDC

The money comes from former USF President Judy Genshaft's family Genspiration Foundation and will be used to launch a new internship program.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
August 22, 2025

American running Parisian library to lead Tampa's history museum

Audrey Chapuis, currently the executive director of The American Library in Paris, has been hired as president and CEO of the Tampa Bay History Center and will start in December.