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Philanthropy–Nonprofits

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  • June 27, 2023
Sarasota-Manatee educational foundation receives $30,000 grant

The funding is expected to expand Gamma Xi Boulé's summer internship program.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • May 30, 2023
Sanibel couple establishes $2 million charitable fund

The donor-advised fund was established through the Charitable Foundation of the Islands.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 25, 2023
Florida Aquarium launches creative plan to lure more businesses, donors

The Tampa aquarium has created a corporate membership program that aims to both raise money and create a cultural institution.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 10, 2023
Tampa synagogue, residential tower plan changed to win city approval

The new plan for a 29-story tower on piece of a local synagogue’s property has been changed to address neighborhood and to mitigate density concerns.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 28, 2023
Daughter’s drug overdose fuels insurance exec’s new life mission

Michael Ortoll scaled the peaks of the insurance industry for 30 years. But the challenge that brought him to his knees didn’t come from work.

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  • April 26, 2023
Bay park nonprofit continues restructuring with three new board members

The Bay Park Conservancy also released highlights of last year's annual report, which included a $10 million government grant.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • April 19, 2023
Tampa Bay Rays, local credit union partner for charities

Starting in May, every hit the team gets means $78 for nonprofits around the area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • April 18, 2023
$435M Sarasota nonprofit plans relocation to Tampa

CAN Community Health has been headquartered in Sarasota since 2018.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2023
Prominent Sarasota community foundation names new president, CEO

The news came less than a year following the current CEO announcing retirement plans.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 8, 2023
Bay Park Conservancy adds first full-time CFO

The $200 million park selected Steve Germaine to head up the finances.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • April 4, 2023
Former St. Pete Salvation Army employee charged in embezzlement-related scheme

Prosecutors say the payroll employee doctored records in order to collect paychecks for people no longer working in the organization.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 3, 2023
Prominent Southwest Florida nonprofit CEO to leave position

Sarah Owen has held nonprofit CEO roles for nearly 20 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma
  • 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.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2023
Prominent Sarasota architecture nonprofit names first president

The announcement comes two years after the organization was formed.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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