The Plymouth Harbor Foundation Awards Over $110,000 in 2025 Scholarships to Team Members and Family
July 24, 2025 | For Immediate Release
SARASOTA, FL – The Plymouth Harbor Foundation recently held its annual Scholarship Reception, honoring the academic achievements of Plymouth Harbor team members and their families. This year, a total of 27 scholarships were awarded, including 16 for team members and 11 for the children of team members. The total funding for this year’s scholarship initiative amounts to over $110,000, representing a 127% increase from 2024.
“The Scholarship Reception is one of the most meaningful events we host each year,” said Chris Pfahler, Vice President of Philanthropy at Plymouth Harbor. “It’s a celebration of ambition, perseverance, and the incredible generosity of our residents and donors who make these scholarships possible. Their support is a powerful reminder of the deep bonds that define our Plymouth Harbor community.”
The 2025 recipients represent a diverse range of educational goals, including nursing, business, the arts, and technical programs. The scholarships are made possible largely through the generosity of Plymouth Harbor residents, whose contributions reinforce the strong relationship between employees and the community they serve.
The Plymouth Harbor Foundation, a subsidiary of Plymouth Harbor, Inc., offers several funding opportunities, including scholarships, to employees through programs such as the Hardship Fund and the Cultural Bridge Program. Since 2013, the Foundation has awarded over $486,000 in scholarships to 186 team members and their family members, supporting their pursuit of continued education.
In addition to scholarships awarded through the Plymouth Harbor Foundation, $10,000 in academic support was provided through the Bernard and Mildred Doyle Charitable Trust Scholarship through Northern Trust. Bernard and Mildred Doyle, better known as Larry and Mimi Doyle, were residents of Plymouth Harbor for 20 years until their deaths in 1997. The Doyle Scholarship provides $10,000 per year that can be renewed for up to three additional years.
For more information about the Plymouth Harbor Foundation and how to donate, visit www.plymouthharbor.org/about-us/philanthropy/ or call (941) 361-7398.
Scholarship Recipients:
- Trisha Roman, Ruth Kreindler Scholarship
- Mia Clark, Veronica Holak Barton Scholarship
- Morgan Roy, Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
- Daniela Alomia, Margot and Jack Robinson STEM Scholarship
- Anna Bala, Darlene J. and Richard P. Carroll M.D. Scholarship
- Lourde Blanc, Roger and Eleanor Weiss Scholarship and Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
- Magnolia Buitrago, Marge Melun and Ky Thompson Scholarship and the Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
- Wiladine Cherichel, Dr. Herb and Maija Kaufman Scholarship and the Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
- Amanda Collier, Dr. Herb and Maija Kaufman Scholarship and Elaine and Arthur Sandler Endowed Scholarship
- Tyler Dunn, Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
- Abigail Freas, Dr. Herb and Maija Kaufman Scholarship and Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
- Bella Garcia, Collinsworth Scholarship, Elsa Price Memorial Nursing Scholarship, Thomas W. and Marcia F. Ward Scholarship, and Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
- Bailey Henderson, Esther and Jorgen Jensen Scholarship and the Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
- Heather Henderson, Resident Association Scholarship and the Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
- Valeria Howard, Charlene Sessions Scholarship and the Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
- Makayla Lima, Dr. Herb and Maija Kaufman Scholarship and the Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
- Martin Limon-Duran, Charlene Sessions Scholarship
- Denise Ortiz, Resident Association Scholarship and the Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
- Kim Pestana, The Tom and Sallie Luebbe Scholarship and the Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
- Olena Romanek, Bernard and Mildred Doyle Charitable Trust Scholarship
- Gilande Rousseau, Mattson Family Scholarship and the Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
- Loren Sanchez, Veronica Holak Barton Scholarship
- Franco Valencia, James Arnsby Culinary & Hospitality Scholarship
- Candice Villafana, Sam Seager Scholarship and the Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
- Marilyn Jennings, Veronica Holak Barton Scholarship
- Anabella Buenano, Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
- Regina Ladron de Guevara Torre, Plymouth Harbor Foundation Scholarship
About Plymouth Harbor: Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay is a nonprofit Life Plan Community located on the scenic shores of Sarasota’s Coon Key. Established in 1966, it is home to more than 300 residents in independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Known for its iconic 25-story tower, the tallest residential building in Sarasota, Plymouth Harbor offers a vibrant, resort-style lifestyle supported by a continuum of care, exceptional amenities, and a strong commitment to wellness, hospitality, and community. With a reputation for excellence and innovation in senior living, Plymouth Harbor continues to set the standard for retirement living on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
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