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The 25 Most Powerful People in Sarasota

From business leaders to activists, elected officials and philanthropists, these are the people shaping Sarasota’s future.

04/02/2025 By Kim Doleatto, Lauren Jackson, Cooper Levey-Baker, and Megan McDonald

Fast Track

The Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Adds Two New Team Members

Plus: Manatee County has a new acting administrator, Selby Gardens selects a new chief operating officer and more new hires and promotions.

08/07/2023 By Staff

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Selby Foundation CEO to Retire

Plus, the Hermitage names its new Curatorial Council members, Williams Parker will expand to Waterside Place and more.

08/15/2022 By Staff

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All Star Children's Foundation Names New Clinical Director

Chelsea Hernandez will oversee a comprehensive, multidisciplinary clinical approach to working with children and families involved in the child welfare system.

04/20/2022 By Staff

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All Star Children's Foundation Appoints CEO

Dr. Sharon Ghazarian has served as All Star’s chief research officer since July 2020.

12/06/2021 By Staff

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All Star Children's Foundation Adds Two Team Members

They are Mary Bane Stevens and Renee St. Laurent.

10/08/2021 By Staff

Grants

Barancik Foundation Grants $250,000 to All Star Children's Foundation

The funds will help All Star focus on program delivery and research.

07/02/2021 By Staff

Awards

All Star Children’s Foundation Founders Recognized With Key to City of Sarasota

The couple was honored for their longstanding commitment to protecting vulnerable children.

04/22/2021 By Staff

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All Star Children’s Foundation Adds Two Board Members

Ashley Coone and Noah Riner have both joined the foundation's board of directors.

12/22/2020 By Staff

Partnerships

All Star Children’s Foundation, Heart Gallery of Sarasota Announce Partnership

The partnership is designed to help area youth spend less time in foster care.

12/08/2020 By Staff

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All Star Children's Foundation Names Chief Program Officer, Chief Research Officer

Dr. Kristin Hoffman and Dr. Sharon Ghazarian both previously worked for Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.

08/24/2020 By Staff

Good Deeds

Local Organizations Donate to All Star Children’s Foundation

The $5,000 grant will furnish one of the foundation's six foster family homes.

07/06/2020 By Staff

Grants

International Design Society's Sarasota Chapter Awards Grant to All Star Children’s Foundation

The $20,000 grant will help fund All Star’s education, therapeutic and clinical initiatives.

06/25/2020 By Staff

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All Star Children’s Foundation Adds New Clinical Team Members

Each clinician has expertise in childhood trauma.

05/18/2020 Photography by Staff

Good Deeds

Junior League of Sarasota Provides Bed Linens for All Star Children's Foundation Campus

The organization also sent a cadre of volunteers to help make beds on All Star's campus.

05/11/2020 By Staff

Philanthropy

All Star Children’s Foundation Welcomes Six Foster Parents

The All Star campus will provide a nurturing, family-style home environment and comprehensive, trauma-sensitive treatment to abused children ages 0-18.

04/23/2020 By Staff