The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art has hired Courtney Hicks as head of Ringling art library services. 

Ron Allen was recently recognized with the Community Spirit Award by the Manatee Community Foundation during its annual Spirit of Manatee celebration.

The Sarasota Paradise soccer team recently announced that its defender Callum Stretch has been called up to represent the Puerto Rico National Team during the upcoming FIFA international window. The team also recently signed defender Hugo Bäckstrand and midfielder Jordan Bender, as well as Adam Kend, Dominik Brulinski and Kevin Sanchez to academy contracts.

Habitat for Humanity Sarasota recently announced that 12 local families achieved homeownership in March through partnerships with the Sarasota Office of Housing and Community Development, City of Sarasota, Sarasota County HERO Program and Habitat's individual donors and volunteers.

The Association of Zoos & Aquariums recently announced that Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium was granted accreditation by its independent Accreditation Commission. 

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital recently welcomed 12 new physicians to its Internal Medicine Residency Program.

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee has announced the hiring of Laurie Scott as its new director of donor impact.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recently recognized as a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Hospital and as one of America’s “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care” by Money magazine.

Gulf Coast Community Foundation recently announced the graduates of its 2026 Winter Board Institute. They are David Abderhalden, Julie Beatty, Roger Blanken, Jennifer Bowser, Rhonda Calahan, Asha Campbell, Vikki Caradonna, Harry Cicchetti, Sarah Cloud, Sally Daisomont, Jodie DeLoach, Bruce Ensinger, Heather Fugate, Justyn Hunter-Ceruti,  Mackenzie Jianelli, Mitch Lomazov, Tambria Lynn, Tara Mashburn, Kathy Mason, Darryl McCullough, Richard Moore, Nan Morgan, William Murgolo, Thomas Parker, Richard Parlato, Patricia Raiken, Amanda Reuter, Ken Richmond, Antonia Rolle, Marilyn Thompson, Justine Wilson and Sara Winer.