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  • May 9, 2026
Fort Myers United Way leader exits, organization names interim CEO

The move follows a leadership change at the Tampa-based United Way Suncoast.

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  • April 28, 2026
Tampa Bay Bucs exec named new CEO of United Way Suncoast

Kourtney Sanchez will take on the CEO role June 1.

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  • April 7, 2026
Florida Aquarium receives donated AquaFence flood barrier

The Norwegian-based company is donating the Tampa General Hospital-tested flood barrier to the aquarium.

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  • April 6, 2026
Sarasota Children's Museum signs 19K-square-foot lease

The lease for the museum is contingent on Sarasota County school board approval.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • March 30, 2026
Collier affordable housing nonprofit launching portal to ease searches

The Housing Alliance is looking to double a $100,000 grant to create the program that will streamline options.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • January 16, 2026
Shuttered SWFL college lives on with $10M scholarship fund

Hodges University closed in August 2024.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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