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Blackketter Resigns as President of SANCA

Posted by Jacob Ogles on Thursday Apr 28, 2016 12:16 pm

Paul Blackketter, Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates president and CEO, today announced his resignation from the organization with plans to work now as a consultant. He has offered to stay on as land as Sept. 30 until a new president is hired by SANCA. “I feel very grateful that I was given the opportunity to be part of such a significant and impactful project that will shape the Sarasota-Manatee community for years to come,” Blackketter said.  “Creating the world-class rowing venue at NBP has been an incredible journey and something I will always hold near and dear to my heart. It’s time for me to pursue new avenues that will allow me continue to do what I love on a grander scale.”  

Blackketter was a major force in the creation of the organization and of establishing Nathan Benderson Park, which SANCA is contracted by Sarasota County to operate, as a world-class venue for rowing and other sports.

Officials credited Blackketter with the organization’s rapid ascension as one of the most popular venue for rowing in the world. Nathan Benderson Park will host the World Rowing Championships in 2017 and the World Masters Rowing Championships in 2018. Last weekend, the park hosted the US Olympic and Paralympic Trials. The Florida Sports Foundation in 2015 named the park as the Sports Venue of the Year.

“After seven years devoted to the development of Nathan Benderson Park as one of Florida’s foremost parks and one of the world’s premier rowing venues, Paul has decided to pursue a career in consulting,” said Bill Robinson, SANCA’s board chair, in accepting Paul’s resignation.

Farrington named VP of Public Policy, Sarasota Tomorrow for Sarasota Chamber

Posted by Jacob Ogles on Friday Dec 11, 2015 12:23 pm

Amy Farrington has been named as the new vice president of Public Policy and Sarasota Tomorrow for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. Farrington was most recently an executive at ShelterBox USA. Full press release below the fold:

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce has announced Amy Farrington will be assuming the position of Vice President for Public Policy and Sarasota Tomorrow Initiatives in January 2016.  Ms. Farrington was most recently the Director, Administration of Donor Relations at ShelterBox USA where she provided organizational oversight of finances, human resources, donor relations and policy. Prior to ShelterBox, she owned the local law firm Tuck Farrington, which provided legal advice and representation in the areas of elections, government, administration, legislation, not for profit governance, contracts and employment.

Greater Sarasota Chamber President Steve Queior stated, “We needed a key executive with a record of focused work, strong results, and a high level of commitment.  Amy has shown these traits throughout his career, as well as being a high energy team member that has worked with integrity and who has the ability to bring people together and build relationships.  Her passion for our community will serve our Chamber and its members very well.” 

Amy’s prior experience includes serving as Assistant General Counsel and later Director of the Florida Department of State, Division of Elections and as the Director of Government Affairs at the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce. Farrington has an MSA in Public Administration from the University of West Florida and a JD from the University of Florida College of Law. 

In her new position with The Chamber based in Sarasota, Farrington will work with local and state government officials, several of The Chamber’s councils, and be involved with moving Sarasota Tomorrow Next (community and economic development) projects forward.

Referring to her new position, Farrington said, “I am extremely excited to join the team at The Greater Sarasota Chamber.  For me, it is a tremendous opportunity to use my experience and skills to serve both the business and the overall community.”

Gregorio Appointed as President of Williams Parker

Posted by Jacob Ogles on Friday Aug 14, 2015 9:46 am

The Sarasota-based law firm of Williams Parker appointed Ric Gregoria to serve as its president. Gregoria succeeds William M. Seider, who served as the firm’s president for nine years. This transition, with other changes in the firm’s management, is part of the firm’s long-term succession plan. Gregoria is a board-certified expert in wills, trusts and estates specializing in counseling individuals, families and businesses in sophisticated wealth transfers and business succession matters. He also represents fiduciaries in administrating complex estates and trusts and is a frequent lecturer on the legal aspects of estate planning. Prior to joining the firm, Gregoria was with the law firm of Squire Sanders and practiced as an accountant with Pricewaterhouse.

The firm also appointed Rose-Anne Frano  to its management committee. Prior to being appointed to the management committee, she chaired the firm’s estate planning, business succession, and estate and trust administration practice group. Frano—a board-certified specialist in wills, trusts, and estates—focuses on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning for individuals and their families and on the administration of estates and trusts. She handles complex estate and trust administrations and has substantial experience in administering trusts and estates comprising closely held businesses and implementing complex post-mortem planning techniques. She joined the firm in 2003 and became a shareholder in 2009.

Girls Inc. Names Angie Stringer As Executive Director

Posted by Jacob Ogles on Tuesday Jul 21, 2015 10:43 am

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County today announced Angie Stringer, most recently the director of major gifts for Children First, has been hired as executive director of the nonprofit prganization. Stringer,... More »

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