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Press Releases
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Community Partners Help to Fund Services That Break the Cycle of Child Abuse at the Child Protection Center.
Child Protection Center, Inc.
Piña Colada Fest celebrates Caribbean music, food, and culture at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa on July 25, 2026. Presented by Coco López.
Frances Vives
financial, social security, retirement, planning, risk assessment
Woodling Social Security and Retirement Planning, LLC
Retirement, Planning, Social Security, Pension, Benefits, Insurance, Smart Money, Risk Assessment
Woodling Social Security and Retirement Planning, LLC
American Property Group of Sarasota closes sale of stabilized 11,498 SF two-story office building on one of Sarasota's busiest commercial corridors
American Property Group of Sarasota, Inc.
gulf coast community foundation; gulf coast; gccf; grantee perception survey; nonprofits; community impact
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Grant from Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Sharon Kunkel
Goodwill Manasota State College Florida collaboration
Sharon Kunkel
Public golf courses, driving range, tee times, golf tournaments, junior golf, PGA, LPGA, community golf events, Meadows Golf Club in Sarasota
Arnold Palmer Golf Management
Social Security and retirement planning services helping individuals maximize Social Security benefits, understand pension options, reduce retirement risks, and create income strategies for retirement.
Woodling Social Security and Retirement Planning, LLC
Holliday Group announces the completion of the state-of-the-art Hexrock Climbing Gym in Sarasota, FL, opening June 8. Learn more about this premier facility.
Holliday Group
Join the Monarch Society, a young professionals group providing opportunities to network, volunteer, and support the fight against child abuse.
Child Protection Center, Inc.
gulf coast; gulf coast community foundation; i3; invest in incredible; professional development; capacity building; workshops
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Professional event rental and event support company serving Sarasota and Southwest Florida with tents, tables, chairs, linens, lighting, staging, décor, and event coordination services for weddings, corporate events, galas, and private celebrations.Professional event rental and event support company serving Sarasota and Southwest Florida with tents, tables, chairs, linens, lighting, staging, décor, and event coordination services for weddings, corporate events, galas, and private celebrations.
All Event Rental
All Faiths Food Bank provides free summer meals for children Campaign Against Summer Hunger
Sharon Kunkel
Featherstone brings legal and financial expertise to local nonprofit providing specialized child abuse services.
Child Protection Center, Inc.
Archaeological Consultants, Inc. Celebrates 50-Year Milestone in Florida
Archaeological Consultants, Inc.
All Faiths Food Bank development HR promotions
Sharon Kunkel
Eco-friendly pet aftercare, pet cremation, custom urns for pets, unique pet remembrances, environmentally friendly pet end of life
Comforting Currents
Sarasota custom home builders and commercial contractors, Holliday Group, announces its nomination for Small Business of the Year at the 2026 Business Awards.
Holliday Group
gulf coast leadership institute; gulf coast; gulf coast community foundation; leadership; professional development
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
The Wellness Center of Ellenton offers accessible, natural wellness solutions and education, empowering the community to take a proactive role in their health through in-center services and premium take-home products.
iBrandStrategist.com
gulf coast community foundation; gulf coast; harvest house; child protection center; philanthropy; public matches; sarasota; community; north port; monda campus of healing;
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Sarasota wellness studio
Meredith Dropkin
The Suncoast Food & Wine Fest unveils a new brand direction led by Brand Strategist Ivonne Ribeiro, positioning the event for growth with a renewed focus on community impact and purpose.
iBrandStrategist.com
gulf coast community foundation; gulf coast; community foundation; board of directors; community impact; sarasota; charlotte; desoto;
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Goodwill Manasota Community Ambassador of the Year awards luncheon
Sharon Kunkel
The PUDU CC1 Pro is an autonomous 4-in-1 cleaning robot that delivers consistent, high-quality floor care while reducing labor and operating costs.
Blesson Mannil
All Faiths Food Bank promotions, staff additions
Sharon Kunkel
regional scan; community; sarasota; charlotte; desoto; north port; punta gorda; venice; gulf coast community foundation; affordable housing; environment; belonging
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
All Faiths Food Bank 2026 Walk to End Summer Hunger
Sharon Kunkel
SunCoast Blood Centers announces three new Board of Directors members, bringing decades of expertise to support a safe, reliable blood supply for local hospitals across Southwest Florida.
SunCoast Blood Centers
Florida-certified GC Holliday Group announces major growth and an ownership transition, with Keith Povich as CEO and Craig Holliday leading business dev.
Holliday Group
gulf coast board institute; gulf coast community foundation; nonprofit board;
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
CPC Announces the Next Phase of Expansion and a $500K Match Opportunity to Meet Growing Need for Child Abuse Services.
Child Protection Center, Inc.
Sarasota Painters™ Secures Official Florida State Trademark Registration, Strengthening Trust in Its Professional Painting Services
Sarasota Painters
Parenting Matters Awarded $8,000 Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to Support Strategic Planning Initiative
Parenting Matters
NetReputation hosts a free webinar on March 25th covering online review trends, FTC compliance, and reputation management strategies for businesses in 2026.
Web Presence LLC dba NetReputation.comHonoring Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s longtime community celebration
Alyssa Holcomb
All Faiths Food Bank Wellness Market
Sharon Kunkel
Sarasota-based Rounded Digital builds lead-generating websites and SEO strategies for contractors and service businesses across the United States.
Rounded Digital
The community is invited to attend Blue Ties & Butterflies, an empowering celebration benefiting the Child Protection Center and the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse.
Child Protection Center, Inc.
All Faiths Food Bank volunteer recognition
Sharon Kunkel
Coke Florida Student Achievement Team Success A School of Excellence Black History Month Essay Contest
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida
Music Compound's 2026 Spring Fling families children music school
Sharon Kunkel
challenge match All Faiths food B
Sharon Kunkel
Ring Sarasota invites audiences to come aboard for Ocean Vibes: Cruisin’ with Ring Sarasota, an exciting handbell season inspired by the spirit of travel and adventure.
Be Wylder Media
All Faiths Food Bank Walk to End Summer Hunger 2026
Sharon Kunkel
West Coast Painting is proud to announce the successful completion of a full interior painting transformation at Connors Steak & Seafood in Sarasota.
West Coast Painting
Goodwill Manasota recycling milestone
Sharon Kunkel
Local nonprofit Making An Impact, Inc. announces new board members Jerry Platt and Marjo Mitsutomi, highlighting continued growth, leadership, and community impact in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Making An Impact, Inc
New containment technology engineered to safely release pressure while trapping flames, addressing the critical safety gap in industrial and EV battery storage.
Melissa Jenkins
S-One Celebrates 4th Annual Grill Off. Local Nonprofits Share Community Outreach Opportunities.
S-One Holdings Corporation
All Faiths Food Bank hunger relief grants
Sharon Kunkel
A comprehensive and ever-growing online hub of tools, information, and crisis-hotlines focusing on safety through empowerment, basic safety practices, and open, honest conversations.
Child Protection Center, Inc.
Music Compound’s 10-Year Anniversary Celebration
Sharon Kunkel
All Faiths Food Bank Board of Directors 2026
Sharon Kunkel
AdTech, Digital Marketing Solutions, Marketing technology, Marketing Agency, Programmatic Advertising, Paid Media, AI, Bot Traffic
Specificity, Inc.
United Way Suncoast Goodwill VITA free tax preparation
Sharon Kunkel
Bridge A Life, the Child Protection Center, and The Twig are coming together in partnership with a three-race series, each of which benefits local survivors of child abuse and children in foster care.
Child Protection Center, Inc.
Margie's Market by All Faiths Food Bank Newtown
Sharon Kunkel
All Faiths Food Bank winter 2026 grants
Sharon Kunkel
Agriculture, Restaurant, Watershed Hospitality Concepts, Hospitality, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association,, The Farm, Local
Watershed Hospitality Concepts