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SRQ DAILY WEDNESDAY PHILANTHROPY EDITION WEDNESDAY JUL 15, 2026 | Pictured: Womens Resource Center scholarship recipients Trayonna Killings (left) and Shatoya Esaw were among the 106 women awarded scholarships through the organizations record-setting 2026 scholarship program.. Provided photo. Foya is a mother of three, working full-time, and closing in on her nursing degree. She's exactly the kind of person the American Dream is supposed to work for: employed, driven, playing by the rules.

Pictured: John and Amanda Horne. Photo by Wyatt Kostygan. Restaurateurs Amanda and John Horne, owners of Oysters Rock Hospitality, have earned a reputation in the local hospitality industry for excellence, friendly service and a strong commitment to giving back. Through Shuckin’ Good Cause, the philanthropic arm of Oysters Rock Hospitality, the couple provides financial assistance and support to community members and employees facing hardships or emergencies.

SRQ DAILY WEDNESDAY PHILANTHROPY EDITION WEDNESDAY JUL 15, 2026 | Pictured: Vindray Dudley, ambassador relations assistant for the Venice Friendship Center, attends Senior Friendship Centers annual Legacy Luncheon. Provided photo. Senior Friendship Centers recently recognized members of its Legacy Society during its annual Legacy Luncheon on June 23 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.