Philanthropy–Nonprofits

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By Laura Lyon
August 30, 2024

Tampa nonprofit tech incubator CEO to step down

Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of Tampa innovation hub Embarc Collective, announced she will be stepping down from her post effective Jan. 1, 2025.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Laura Lyon
August 28, 2024

Two Tampa Bay nonprofits to receive mental health funding grants

Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of the state's Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, is providing $2.4 million to seven nonprofits for mental well-being services and support.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
August 8, 2024

Child welfare nonprofit names new board officers

The Safe Children Coalition named three new officers for its board of directors.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Laura Lyon
August 7, 2024

Nonprofit military contractor has lofty goals with $13M St. Pete facility

A new packaging facility in St. Petersburg will help companies with high-tech packaging needs, especially for microchips.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
August 3, 2024

Tampa nonprofit laying off 150 employees due to state funding cuts

Lutheran Services Florida is cutting staff in a program aimed at helping refugees to acclimate.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Laura Lyon
July 15, 2024

Tampa nonprofits focused on community well-being join forces

The company merger is set for January 2025.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
June 26, 2024

Sarasota community foundation adds board members, appoints officers

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County makes changes to its board as the new fiscal year approaches.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
June 11, 2024

Sarasota community foundation CEO announces retirement

Roxie Jerde, the head of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, will retire in June 2025.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
June 10, 2024

Area Anheuser-Busch owner joins board of Naples family nonprofit

The newest board member for Better Together is the head of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Elizabeth King
June 4, 2024

Insurance firm wins contest, donates $10K to Sarasota cancer foundation

The nonprofit helps families whose children are battling cancer.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
June 4, 2024

$7.7M donation is largest ever for Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee received an historic donation from a local philanthropist.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
April 18, 2024

Prominent Naples philanthropist gives $5M to developmental disabilities nonprofit

The STARability Foundation in Naples, with a mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has received a $5 million donation.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Elizabeth King
April 16, 2024

Historic $93M in donations funds Sarasota Memorial's cancer center

As the demand for cancer care grows, the campus of the Jellison Cancer Institute expands with help from philanthropists making historic contributions to the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.