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Philanthropy–Nonprofits

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  • February 23, 2023
Nonprofit sets up fishing charters for disadvantaged kids

Chasten Whitfield was just 16 when she began these fishing charters. Now she hopes to make it a full-time job.

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  • By Brian Hartz
  • February 21, 2023
Largo nonprofit that aids children names new CEO

Chris Letsos, a 25-year veteran of youth and community development organizations, will lead Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay.

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  • February 14, 2023
Prominent Sarasota architecture nonprofit names first president

The announcement comes two years after the organization was formed.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 8, 2023
Auctioneer business rebrands, changes name

Scott Robertson will remain at the helm of Scott Robertson Auctioneers.

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  • January 26, 2023
Nonprofit commences search for executive director

The board announced Jennifer Abbott would step into the interim position during this time.

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  • January 5, 2023
Health care nonprofit CEO to retire

Rafael Sciullo will officially step down on Jan. 11 after being with Empath Health since 2013.

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  • January 4, 2023
Nonprofit commits $1 million to Boys & Girls Club rebuild

The club in North Port was devastated by Hurricane Ian.

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  • December 15, 2022
Interim president named at Sarasota nonprofit

The announcement was made nearly a month after the former president stepped down.

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  • December 8, 2022
Bradenton nonprofit names new executive director

Karen Corbin has been with the organization for three years.

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  • November 25, 2022
Interim executive director named at Sarasota nonprofit

Rhonda Leiberick will be working alongside a Gulf Coast Community Foundation initiative to grow the nonprofit and expand its reach.

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  • October 28, 2022
CEO, president named at Sarasota community, human services nonprofit

The eight-month search concluded with Helene Lotman chosen to step into the role in the new year.

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  • October 20, 2022
Education nonprofit named semifinalist for $1 million prize

RCMA is one of 32 up for the Yass Prize.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • June 16, 2022
Sarasota nonprofit announces promotion, two new hires

Kelly Borgia has been with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation since 2018.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2022
Sarasota nonprofit secures state's first underwater aquaculture lease

The lease will be used for clam restoration and research.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2022
Prominent Sarasota nonprofit CEO announces retirement

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation grew significantly under Mason Ayres’ leadership.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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