The Florida Center for Early Childhood recently welcomed Kate Reed as its chief philanthropy officer.

The School District of Manatee County has announced its Principal of the Year is Joshua Bennett of Braden River Elementary School and its Assistant Principal of the Year is Jessica Kane of Palm View K-8.

Susan Hines was recently elected as chair of the board of the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation at the organization’s November 2023 board of directors meeting.

Christopher Alan Homes has promoted Mike Meeks from senior vice president of construction to executive vice president and Southwest Florida division president.

Visit Sarasota County was recently presented with ConventionSouth’s annual Readers’ Choice Award. 

Next-Mark was recently recognized with American Advertising Federation’s Gold Angel Award for exemplary public service work in advertising during the fifth annual American Advertising Federation District 4 Angel Awards ceremony in Tallahassee.

The Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association  is celebrating Jennifer Moss Wilson for her 25 years as a member of the Florida Public Relations Association.