September 11, 2024
Talking With Your Client About Charitable Giving
Talking with your clients about charitable giving is an important aspect of the attorney – client relationship, especially for estate planners and business attorneys who deal with family…
September 4, 2024
Leaders of Local Foundations Tell Us About the Critical Needs Our Community Is Facing
Roxie Jerde
President and CEO, Community Foundation of Sarasota County
“Ours is a changing community thanks to all that makes it attractive to live here—the natural beauty, ou…
September 1, 2024
Lessons from a Slalom Ski: Falling and Getting Back Up
When I was a little girl, my father bought a used speedboat, and our family spent many summer days water skiing at the Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri. If you’ve ever water skied…
August 28, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $475,000 to Support Continued Hurricane Ian Recovery
Grants address ongoing long-term efforts to restore stability in Sarasota, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties SARASOTA, FL – As the second anniversary of Hurricane Ian approaches, the Comm…
August 15, 2024
Local Black-Led Nonprofit Organizations Join National Give 8/28 Giving Day to Build a Stronger Community
A community mixer of more than 15 nonprofits to be held Aug. 28 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe SARASOTA, FL – August is Black Philanthropy Month, and several Sarasota-Manatee nonpro…
August 14, 2024
$33,000 Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County supports CASL's Legacy Village Supportive Housing Initiative
Community Assisted and Supported Living, Inc. is pleased to announce it has received a $33,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. These funds will help cover the gap in fu…
July 18, 2024
New Stars Academy to brighten childcare options
Day care center created after Hurricane Ian's damage to assist community need PORT CHARLOTTE--Maria Guerrero knew she could lead a new day care center after Hurricane Ian, especially after exp…
July 18, 2024
First 1,000 Days Suncoast at SMH Received $7,500 Grant
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation recently received a $7,500 Parent Leadership Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support the First 1,000 Days Suncoast initiative…
July 18, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards More Than $1.7 Million in Scholarships
Funding supports students and adults pursuing postsecondary education SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded more than $1.7 million in scholarships to peo…