SRQ's Frederick Piccolo Wins Florida Airports Council's Aviation Leadership Award

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The Florida Airports Council (FAC) presented Fredrick J. Piccolo, president and CEO of the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority, with the 2024 Aviation Leadership Award. The award is presented to an airport professional who has demonstrated outstanding service and contributions to the Florida airport
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Gulf Coast Community Foundation has announced the promotion of Kelly Borgia to director of brand engagement, the selection of Carol Martin Brown as chief financial officer and the addition of Emily Joslin as philanthropic advisor.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Platinum Award Winner for program excellence in 2023.
Grimes Galvano has announced the promotion of Paola Stay to associate attorney.
Williams Parker has announced that Michael J. Wilson, the firm’s president, has been named chair-elect designee of the Tax Section of the Florida Bar.
Sarasota Opera has expanded its development staff and promoted a longtime employee. Brenda Tamm has been named patron giving and operations manager, Davis Wolfe has been named patron giving associate, and Karen Misantone has been named leadership giving officer.
Soleta Golf Club has announced the appointment of Aaron Crooks as head golf professional.
Carter Psychology Center has added Dr. Michael G. Railey to its team, a combat veteran who focuses on psychological and diagnostic assessments for both clinical and forensic needs.
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast has announced the expansion of its board of trustees with the addition of two new members: James Caldwell and Patrick Pedonti. Caldwell and Pedonti join trustees Robert W. Brown, chair; Sherry Davis, vice-chair; David Crawford, secretary; Mario Bernardis, treasurer; Patrick Carlton; Elizabeth Moore; Eileen Scudder-Zimmermann; and Daniel Vigne in guiding the not-for-profit’s work.
Clark Financial Partners has announced that Ken Clark and Annie Clark have partnered with ValuTeachers, an organization that helps to educate school employees about their retirement benefits.