Ringling College of Art and Design has named John A. Chopka its vice president for enrollment management and marketing.

Ben Quartermaine has been selected as Sarasota County’s director of the newly structured Stormwater Department.

Oysters Rock Hospitality was named Hospitality Business of the Year at the 2025 Frank G. Berlin Sr. Sarasota Business Awards presented by the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources received the 2025 Conservation Award from the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials for its work on the Land Acquisition and Management Program rebranding and community education plan.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat recently announced the appointment of Ellen Sandor to its board of trustees. Hermitage trustee David Green has been recognized as emeritus trustee; Carole Crosby has been elected to continue as board president, with Stephanie Jones stepping into the role of vice president and Steve Adler and Sondra Biller continuing as the board's treasurer and secretary, respectively.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has announced Amelia Swiecki of Sarasota as the award recipient of the 2025 Virginia B. Toulmin Leadership Scholarship. Swiecki is a rising junior at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, pursing a bachelor of science degree in environmental studies with minors in biology, film and Spanish. She will receive a $15,000 scholarship.

West Coast Pediatrics has announced the addition of Dr. Jessica Wishnew to its team of pediatric professionals. 

All Star Children’s Foundation has announced the appointment of Clare Price and John Hoskins to its board of directors.