MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ANNUAL SPIRIT OF MANATEE EVENT
MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA –Manatee Community Foundation (MCF) is pleased to announce its annual Spirit of Manatee Awards Celebration, set for Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the new Palmetto Marriot Resort, presented by The Milestone Financial Group at Morgan Stanley. This year’s special event will honor the generosity and resilience that define Manatee County. Departing from the traditional awards format, it will celebrate the unsung heroes who stepped up to meet the challenges of the past year.
“Spirit of Manatee is an opportunity to recognize those who exemplify the enduring spirit of generosity in ways that are both meaningful and inspiring,” said Veronica Thames, CEO of MCF. “This year’s format is a heartfelt tribute to the partnerships that have carried us through recent difficulties and will continue to shape our community’s future.”
The event will also feature a keynote address by Keith Macpherson, a renowned best-selling author, musician, and coach, whose insights will celebrate the strength and generosity that have defined Manatee County’s journey through adversity.
In partnership with Credit Union1, it’s award sponsor, MCF is seeking submissions to recognize individuals, families, or organizations who exemplify the values of philanthropy. The deadline to submit names will close February 2, 2025 and can be accessed here: 2025 Spirit of Manatee Recognitions.
Tickets and tables are now available for purchase here, as seating is limited. For more information about the event, or how to get involved, visit the Spirit of Manatee Event page or contact Jennifer Evans at [email protected].
For information on ways to invest in our community, visit www.manateecf.org.
About Manatee Community Foundation (MCF): Manatee Community Foundation (MCF) is a charitable organization founded in 1998. MCF partners with our citizens to strengthen and enhance our community through philanthropy, education, and service – now and forever. MCF is the bridge between generous donors, business leaders, our government, and nonprofit partners, who work together so that everyone can thrive because we believe that together, we can do greater things. MCF has invested over $65 million in the areas of health and human services, education, arts and culture, the environment, and animal welfare and is committed to its diversity, equity, inclusion and access work. As the only community foundation in Manatee County, MCF is your partner in philanthropy, a trusted steward of charitable legacies and the guide for current giving through donor-advised funds and beyond. For more information about Manatee Community Foundation and how you can support its mission, visit www.manateecf.org.