Philanthropy

Barancik Foundation Names Next President and CEO

John Brothers, who most recently served as president of the T. Rowe Price Foundation and T. Rowe Price Charitable, succeeds the Barancik Foundation's outgoing president and CEO Teri Hansen.

10/13/2025 By Staff

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Cannons Marina Acquired by Ingman Marine

Plus: the Barancik Foundation honors five educators, the City of North Port names a new city attorney and finance director, and the Sarasota Chamber's 2026 Youth Leadership class.

09/29/2025 By Staff

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Stephenie Whitfield Named President of Bank of America Sarasota/Manatee

Plus: SMH's Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Services Division is recognized by the Department of Defense, and more.

09/15/2025 By Staff

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DeSantis Reappoints Karen Rose to Sarasota County School Board

Plus, Alison Fraga is named CEO of The Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County, and more.

08/25/2025 By Staff

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Concession Golf Club President Named General Chair of 2026 Senior PGA Championship

Plus, Sarasota County School Board chair Tim Enos steps down to become the schools' chief of police, and more.

08/18/2025 By Staff

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Project Pride SRQ Names Tom Edwards Executive Director

Plus, Rep. Vern Buchanan presents his 15th Congressional District Law Enforcement Awards, and more.

08/11/2025 By Staff

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Local Teen Golfer Wins Steph Curry 'Underrated' Golf Tour Stop, Will Compete in National Cup

Plus, Sarasota Chamber president and CEO Heather Kasten has been designated a Certified Chamber Executive, and more.

08/04/2025 By Staff

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Boys & Girls Clubs to Honor Larry Thompson, Heather Kasten

Plus, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center receives multiple national awards, and more.

07/21/2025 By Staff

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Art Center Sarasota Hires Two; Appoints New Board Members

Plus, Williams Parker president Michael J. Wilson has been appointed the 2025-2026 chair-elect of the Tax Section of The Florida Bar, and more.

07/14/2025 By Staff

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Ringling College Announces New VP of Enrollment Management and Marketing

Plus, Oysters Rock Hospitality wins Hospitality Business of the Year from the Sarasota Chamber, and more.

07/07/2025 By Staff

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Sarasota Ballet Hires New Marketing Director

Plus, a local student is a finalist in 3M's 2025 Young Scientist Challenge, and more.

06/30/2025 By Staff

Flying High

SRQ Airport Names New President and CEO

Paul Hoback Jr. is the executive vice president and chief development officer for Allegheny County Airport Authority, which oversees Pittsburgh International Airport. He replaces SRQ's retiring president and CEO Rick Piccolo.

06/24/2025 By Megan McDonald