Philanthropy–Nonprofits

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

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

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

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

By Mark Gordon
December 16, 2025

$74M Naples botanical garden names interim CEO

Carl Crosetto was previously board chair for three years.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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

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.