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Philanthropy–Nonprofits

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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
  • For Subscribers Only
  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 22, 2023
Board chair chosen for Sarasota foundation focused on supporting students

Financial industry executive Susan Hines has been elected chair of the board of the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 17, 2023
Sarasota arts foundation chooses former Miami ballet exec as CEO

The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation has made Tania Castroverde Moskalenko its new CEO.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz
  • November 17, 2023
Wildlife center, animal rescue facility advances on $2.5M expansion

The Sarasota County project is underway while also raising funds to finish it.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 16, 2023
Sarasota hospice foundation names new president

Tidewell Foundation has named Delesa Morris president, removing the interim tag.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 9, 2023
Sarasota botanical gardens sets opening for first phase of $72M project

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens says its first phase of its three-phase master plan for its downtown Sarasota campus will open to the public Jan. 11.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 4, 2023
Opera legend's widow to help deliver $30M performing arts center to Naples

Luciano Pavarotti's foundation will open its first center outside of Europe.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson
  • November 2, 2023
Top St. Pete developer, former ambassador dead at 93

Business giant Mel Sembler was a top donor to the Bushes and conservative causes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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