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After 14 years of inspiring service, Board Chair Veronica Huzzard is passing the torch to Solimar Ayala, a dedicated educator, entrepreneur, and passionate community voice for families in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
Parenting Matters
Summer Masterclass Series Music Compound
Sharon Kunkel
United Way Suncoast grant to Goodwill financial literacy
Sharon Kunkel
Goodwill Manasota opens Lake Flores ADC
Sharon Kunkel
Join Suncoast Center for Independent Living on July 12th to celebrate the ADA anniversary with local vendors, community resources, and empowering support for individuals with disabilities.
Suncoast Center for Independent Living, Inc.
SARASOTA, Fla./ALPHARETTA, Ga. — DutchCrafters, the leading retailer of American-made Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, is bringing its personalized design expertise directly to customers’ homes with the launch of in-home interior design consultations. To learn more or schedule a free consultation, visit dutchcrafters.com/content/in-home-interior-design-consultations.
DutchCrafters
Hurricane Recovery, Contractor, Mobile Home, CDBG, Disaster Recovery, Construction
Assist2Build, Inc
Dr. Walter Lambert recognized for a career dedicated to protecting children from child abuse.
Child Protection Center, Inc.
Music Compound River Eckert masterclass
Sharon Kunkel
Mariner Makes an Impact in Sarasota and Beyond through +Impact Day Volunteer Projects; Two $2,500 Mariner Foundation Grants Presented to Local Nonprofits: Mothers Helping Mothers & Friends of Sarasota County Parks
Jamie Jalwan
Asolo Rep All Faiths Food Bank 'Jesus Christ Superstar' matinee
Sharon Kunkel
Multi-year grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County to WBTT
Sharon Kunkel
Goodwill Manasota GoodPartner Coach grant
Sharon Kunkel
All Faiths Food Bank staffing updates
Sharon Kunkel
All Faiths Food Bank new hire
Sharon Kunkel
Easterseals, groundbreaking, autism, disabilities, children, Malcolm Family,
Easterseals Southwest Florida
SARASOTA, Fla. – DutchCrafters Amish Furniture, the leading retailer of American-made Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, will host a special day of events Wednesday, June 11 in its Sarasota Showroom, celebrating the skill and story behind its handcrafted furniture.
DutchCrafters
Rock Your Summer Reading Music Compound
Sharon Kunkel
All Faiths Food Bank award
Sharon Kunkel
Day Hagan Asset Management Announces Collaboration with 3Fourteen Research
Day Hagan Asset Management
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, The Leapfrog Group, Hospital, Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Foundations Honored for Enduring Support and Leadership in Fight Against Child Abuse
Child Protection Center, Inc.
Funding will help strengthen organizations’ ability to fulfill their missions.
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Sarasota, Fla. – Time is running out to apply for the DutchCrafters Heritage Scholarship, which supports students pursuing their academic dreams while celebrating cultural heritage. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 1, 2025.
DutchCrafters
Easterseals, grant, disabilities, autism, children, adults, case management, community foundation
Easterseals Southwest Florida
Record-Breaking Passenger Numbers at SRQ: March 2025 Marks Busiest Month in Airport History
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
With over two decades of experience as a dedicated law enforcement professional and his longtime advocacy for child safety, Leisenring brings invaluable experience and a deep commitment to CPC’s mission of preventing child abuse before it occurs and supporting survivors.
Child Protection Center, Inc.
grants hunger relief All Faiths Food Bank
Sharon Kunkel
Sarasota, Fla./LaGrange, Ind. - DutchCrafters Amish Furniture, the leading retailer of Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, recently presented the Mortise and Tenon Award to two outstanding employees: Samantha Ammeson, based at the company’s Sarasota headquarters, and Tracie Richter, who works from the DutchCrafters warehouse in LaGrange, Indiana.
DutchCrafters
summer hunger
Sharon Kunkel
Dill Dinkers Sarasota to host Juice Plus+ Pickleball Championship on Saturday, April 26
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties
Sarasota, Fla. – DutchCrafters, the leading online retailer for high-quality Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, is proud to announce that Billy Adams has been named the recipient of the 2024 Inside Sales Top Producer Award.
DutchCrafters
Meals on Wheels of Sarasota Thanks the Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club for their financial support of their Home Delivered Meal Program
Meals on Wheels of Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. — DutchCrafters, the leading retailer of Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, has been named a 2024 Dealer of the Year by LuxCraft, an Amish manufacturer of high-quality outdoor furniture.
DutchCrafters
Sarasota Organization Calls on Community to Take Action in Preventing Child Abuse
Child Protection Center, Inc.
SARASOTA, Fla. / ALPHARETTA, Ga. – DutchCrafters, the leading retailer of Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, has named Furniture Specialist Joseph Holbay as the recipient of the Showroom Sales Top Producer Award at its annual awards ceremony.
DutchCrafters
Easterseals, Lily Preschool, Academy, clinical therapy, Community Foundation
Easterseals Southwest Florida
Publix grant hunger
Sharon Kunkel
EBO2, Ozone Therapy, IV Therapy, Personalized Treatments, Integrative Therapies, Cardiovascular Health, UVB Treatments
Reveal Vitality & Longevity Institute
performing arts, sarasota, broadway, junior, musical theater, spotlight kids
Elise Lipoff Ramer
Sarasota, Fla./LaGrange, Ind. – DutchCrafters, the leading retailer of Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, proudly announces Mike McClure as the recipient of the 2024 Rookie of the Year Award.
DutchCrafters
digital equity Goodwill
Sharon Kunkel
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation
Meredith Dropkin
Goodwill marketing
Sharon Kunkel
Music Compound Album Ensemble
Sharon Kunkel
SARASOTA, Fla. — DutchCrafters, the largest online retailer of Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, is now accepting applications for their 2025 Heritage Scholarship.
DutchCrafters
free tax preparation VITA
Sharon Kunkel
SARASOTA, Fla. — Marina de Sa Nogueira, marketplace and marketing manager at DutchCrafters, the leading retailer of Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com, has been awarded the company’s Built to Last Award.
DutchCrafters
Sarasota, Fla. / Alpharetta, Ga. — DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Director of Operations Kari-Jo Koshes was recognized with a Good Hero Award at The Giving Coast Luncheon, hosted by SRQ Magazine. The event honors individuals who make an outstanding impact on the local community. Koshes was recognized for her exceptional leadership and contributions during Hurricane Milton.
DutchCrafters
SARASOTA, Fla. – Business Director Doug Tuck was honored with the prestigious President’s Award for 2024 at DutchCrafters' annual awards ceremony. The President’s Award recognizes individuals whose contributions have had a profound and lasting impact on DutchCrafters, the leading retailer of Amish furniture at www.dutchcrafters.com.
DutchCrafters
All Faiths Food Bank Walk to End Summer Hunger
Sharon Kunkel
The Original Wolfie's and Rascal House
Kristina Sparacino
Goodwill Manasota Board of Directors
Sharon Kunkel
Selby Foundation technology grant
Sharon Kunkel