Ronnie Shugar Donates $4 Million to Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

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The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee is proud to announce a transformative gift of $4 million from philanthropist and entrepreneur Ronnie Shugar. This donation will establish the Shugar Pool Club, a groundbreaking aquatic facility featuring three distinct pool styles tailored to different age groups and skill levels on the Greenspon Campus for Jewish Life. “I committed to contributing to the future of Sarasota and making meaningful investments” said Shugar, who moved to Florida from California over five years ago.“. Through this project, I'm giving back to Sarasota in a way I hope will impact many generations to come.”  For more information, visit www.jfedsrq.org.

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