Visit Sarasota County (VSC) recently announced that Dr. Larry Thompson, president emeritus of Ringling College of Art and Design, will receive VSC's inaugural Florida’s Cultural Coast Legacy Award.

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that Budge Huskey, chief executive officer, will transition to the role of executive chairman of the company effective Jan. 1, 2027 and continue to serve as vice chairman of Peerage Realty Partners and Peerage Group Sotheby’s International Realty. Jackie Thiel, who has served as president for just over two years, will succeed him as president and chief executive officer.

One Stop Housing has announced the appointment of Frankie McKinnely as president of its property management division. 

Florida Trend magazine has named Selby Gardens president and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki to the Florida 500, a list of Florida’s most influential business leaders representing 500 candidates across major industries. 

Sarasota Memorial Hospital was named one of Florida’s best in Newsweek’s national list of “Best-in-State” hospitals. The health care system also honored Dr. John Abu with its 2026 Lifetime Achievement award and Dr. Steven Halbreich with its 2026 Physician of the Year award. Additionally, Dr. Joel Baker was named Sarasota campus chief of staff and Dr. Daniel Murphy will begin the second of his two-year term as chief of staff for the hospital's Venice campus.

Sunshine From Darkness has announced the honorees for its 2027 Inspiring Hope dinner: Judge Charles Williams and Judge Erika Quartermaine.

The Palmetto Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) received two statewide awards at the 2026 Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) Annual Conference: one for its estuary preserve cleanup and environmental stewardship initiative in the Innovative Blight Management Programs category and another for the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa in the Outstanding New Building category.

Michael Saunders & Company (MSC) has announced that the commercial real estate team and business operations of Florida ROI Commercial Property Brokerage, a Tampa-based firm, have transitioned to its MSC's commercial division.

Williams Parker has named  Amy L. Concilio, Gail E. Farb and George Parpas as partners at the firm.

ALSO Youth has announced its 2027 board of directors: Lana Bruce (president), Renee Autumn Ray (vice president), Mark Cole (secretary), Matthew Mitchell (treasurer), Steve Bennet, Caitlin Brunk, Mike Keane, Seth Mercantel and Leanndra Yates.

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance has announced its board of directors for the 2027 calendar year: Nick Feather, Capstan (chair); Chris Williams, Aginto (incoming chair); Wayne Parrish, Rite Technology (past chair); Philip Reber, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (deputy chair); Tieler Gittleman, WealthGen Advisors (secretary); Ali Carter, Mauldin & Jenkins (treasurer); Zach Buffington, Williams Parker (legal counsel); Evan Barniskis, Mote Marine; Bryan Boudreaux, Bank of Tampa; Marnie Buchsbaum, Nathan Benderson Park;  Kathy Collums, Gulfside Bank; Courtney DePol, CIS Solution; James Fanto, Shumaker; Beth Green, Raymond James; Nicole Hackel, Lakewood Ranch; Kent Hayes, Tandem Construction; Stu Henderson, Fawley Bryant Architecture; Jen Horvat, Out-of-Door Academy; Ryan Hyatt, Willis Smith  Construction; Kent Jimison, MCR Health; Christina Kavanagh, School District of Manatee County; Sandy Shahinian Levins, Lakewood Ranch; Rob Lewis, Sarasota County; Keith Pandaloglou, Lakewood Ranch Community Activities; Bryan Parnell, Manatee County;  Kaitlyn Perez, KPC; Lori Ruth, Observer Media Group; Jamie Smith, State College of Florida; Jennifer Storch, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System; and Casey Welch, University of South Florida.

Ryan McDonald has joined Core Commercial Group.

Neal Land & Neighborhoods has appointed Quentin Alexander as property accountant.