Key Information
- New CEO: Alison Fraga appointed as CEO of the Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County.
- School Board Appointment: Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Karen Rose to the School Board of Sarasota County.
- Gulf Coast Community Foundation: Elizabeth Welch named director of professional advisor relationships; Alyssa Holcomb hired as brand engagement associate.
- Award Recognition: WUSF wins the Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in Journalism.
- Real Estate Update: Douglas Elliman Inc. welcomes The Schemmel Soda Group to its Sarasota office.
- Water Management District: James Turner and Paul “Jack” Bispham appointed/reappointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
- Business Awards: Winners of the Manatee Chamber’s 45th annual Small Business & Non-Profit Awards announced.
- Healthcare Recognition: Sarasota Memorial Health Care System listed among America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers.
- Education Certification: Ringling College of Art and Design recertified as a Houdini Certified School.
Alison Fraga has been named CEO of The Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County.
The Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County has appointed Alison Fraga as its new chief executive officer.
In other educational developments, Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Karen Rose to the School Board of Sarasota County. Rose, who previously lost her seat to Liz Barker in November 2024, takes over from Tim Enos, who resigned earlier this month.
Gulf Coast Community Foundation has strengthened its team by naming Elizabeth Welch as director of professional advisor relationships. In addition, Alyssa Holcomb has joined as the brand engagement associate.
In a noteworthy achievement, local public radio station WUSF recently received the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in Journalism.
On the business front, real estate brokerage Douglas Elliman Inc. announced that The Schemmel Soda Group is now part of its Sarasota office.
In environmental news, Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of Sarasota’s James Turner and the reappointment of Myakka’s Paul “Jack” Bispham to the Southwest Florida Water Management District. These appointments are expected to enhance regional water management efforts.
The Manatee Chamber recently acknowledged local excellence by announcing the winners of its 45th annual Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards. The winners include Frosted Pink (Small Business Category I), Kona Ice of Manatee County (Small Business Category II), Kidspot (Small Business Category III), Sunshine Movers (Small Business Category IV), Family Promise of Sarasota-Manatee (Nonprofit Category I), and Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee (Nonprofit Category II).
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has garnered significant accolades, being listed among America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers by Newsweek. Moreover, it was recognized as one of the best employers in Florida, landing a spot on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best-in-State Employers.
Ringling College of Art and Design has once again achieved recognition as a Houdini Certified School, a distinction awarded by SideFX, the creators of Houdini, a widely-used 3D procedural animation tool in film, gaming, and immersive media.
Article original publish date: 2025-08-25 18:13:00
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