Philanthropy–Nonprofits

By Jim Stinson
January 30, 2024

Prominent Tampa restaurant family honored by vision nonprofit

Longtime restaurateur Richard Gonzmart and daughter Andrea Gonzmart Williams will be honored as "people of vision."

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
January 22, 2024

Junior Achievement to induct SWFL business leaders into Hall of Fame

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida announced three area business leaders as laureates to be inducted into the JA Business Hall of Fame.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
January 11, 2024

VP seeks adventure outside of Tampa nonprofit

In learning how "the first step is the scariest," National Pediatric Cancer Foundation executive Casey Taylor pushes herself to handle bigger and tougher steps.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
January 10, 2024

Nonprofit mental health CFO finds escape playing ice hockey

Competition, constant improvement and camaraderie drive Ronne Apicella’s passion for a sport played on something decidedly un-Florida: a sheet of ice.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
January 9, 2024

Bradenton foundation with $200M in assets names first-ever CEO

Wendy Deming, a nonprofit executive with more than 25 years experience in the region, has been named CEO of the Bishop-Parker Foundation.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
January 4, 2024

Education foundation pays $6M for prime downtown Sarasota property

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County has bought a piece of property on Washington Boulevard in downtown Sarasota that, until last year, housed Michael Saunders & Co.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jim Stinson
December 18, 2023

Tampa General Hospital picks up 'transformational' donation

Following what Tampa General Hospital calls a "transformational" gift, its children's hospital will be renamed "Muma Children's Hospital at TGH" in honor of donors Pam and Les Muma.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
December 14, 2023

Food bank names C-Suite leader to oversee fleet, logistics, supply chain

Bill Haley, who spent nearly 40 years with engine manufacturing giant Cummins, has been named chief logistics and supply chain officer with All Faiths Food Bank in Sarasota.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
December 13, 2023

With 1.3 million pound gift, Publix doubles produce donation to food banks

Publix is closing out the year with a second announcement of a major produce donation.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
December 7, 2023

International philanthropy couple donates $25M to Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Jerry, retired co-CEO of a meat processing giant, and Karen Kolschowsky have donated $25 million to Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, with the money geared toward innovation, education and research.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
November 28, 2023

Former Macy’s, Neiman Marcus CEO joins SMH Foundation board

A former CEO and board chairman of department store giant Macy’s, Terry Lundgren, has been named to the board of the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
November 27, 2023

Prominent Naples children nonprofit promotes two officials

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, recently promoted two long-time staff members.