Tidewell Foundation has announced the appointment of Valerie Vitale as director of philanthropy and Kristen Falzone as creative services manager.

Manatee Community Foundation recently hired Jacob Kinsel as director of finance and operations. 

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the elevation of Sarasota architect Jonathan Parks to its College of Fellows. Parks is the founder and principal-in-charge of Sarasota-based Solstice Planning and Architecture; he was honored for his achievements in design.

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort was recently included in Travel + Leisure's 2025 "It List" of Best New Hotels.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties was recognized as a Champion for Youth by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, an honor awarded annually to clubs that rank among the top 10 percent nationwide for advocacy efforts on behalf of local youth.

Keller Williams New York City announced that Nicole Gary has been named exclusive sales and marketing agent to represent Sarasota's new Bath + Racquet Residences & Club.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota has announced the appointment of Keren Shani-Lifrak as executive director.

 Animal Rescue Coalition, a spay and neuter clinic in Sarasota, recently welcomed Jennifer Kalbacher as its new clinic manager.

The Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation board of directors has elected Jeffrey McCurdy to join the board as a director. McCurdy has served on the Barancik Foundation’s investment committee since 2020.

 Halfacre Construction Company recently hired Kristina Croswell as its new business development manager.

Booker High School recently announced that 15 Cambridge AICE students have received awards from Cambridge International Education—part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment and the University of Cambridge—to acknowledge their outstanding performance on the 2024-25 Cambridge examinations.

All 15 students representing State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota's Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate Club's Bradenton and Venice chapters were honored with awards at the Florida FBLA Collegiate State Leadership Conference in Orlando in March.

Sarasota-based Caldwell Trust Company has expanded into Vero Beach and announced the appointment of David L. Osgood as executive vice president and market director for that region.