Philanthropy–Nonprofits

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By Elizabeth King
March 27, 2025

Prominent Sarasota nonprofit leader to retire after 10 years

Teri Hansen, the president and CEO of Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, was initially hired as the organization's first employee.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Beth Luberecki
March 18, 2025

Nonprofit land conservation group spreads word of name change

Big Waters Land Trust underwent a rebranding to better align its mission with its identity.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
March 3, 2025

Goodwill Manasota opens new donation center in Lakewood Ranch

The Goodwill donation center is in a “prime position,” according to the nonprofit’s senior director of real estate.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
February 25, 2025

Naples nonprofit formed to help small citrus growers

Save Florida Citrus Groves Foundation is aiming to help small growers "bring abandoned citrus groves back to life."

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
February 21, 2025

Retired Miami car wash owner donates $20M to SWFL nonprofits

The gift from Stephen Saks, 94, includes $11 million for the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Elizabeth King
February 14, 2025

12 from region on Forbes best employers lists, including No. 1 spot

Raymond James, Shriners Hospitals for Children and Publix are on a list of the best large and midsize employers compiled by Forbes.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
February 13, 2025

Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee lands $4M gift for aquatic facility

Local entrepreneur and philanthropist Ronnie Shugar has donated $4 million to go toward a state-of-the-art aquatic facility on the Greenspon Campus for Jewish Life.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
January 31, 2025

Naples hospital gets $7.5M donation for orthopedic surgical center

The gift is from Naples philanthropist Scott and Kathleen Kapnick.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Laura Lyon
January 31, 2025

Complicated yet successful Tampa Bay nonprofit merger draws national attention

The Boys & Girls Club now want to show others how its done. "We couldn't find any reason why we should not merge," the CEO says.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Laura Lyon
January 29, 2025

Tampa-based community nonprofit awarded $15 million grant

The funds will be used to construct a development center and infrastructure.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Laura Lyon
January 28, 2025

Prominent Tampa beer entrepreneur donates $2M to USF for two causes

The longtime craft brew businessman is generating philanthropic buzz.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
January 24, 2025

Naples billionaire: Why and how he's giving away his fortune

Scrappy self-made Naples billionaire Tom Golisano is approaching $1 billion in lifetime donations to nonprofits. Business principles guide his giving.