June 14, 2021
A Library Collection That Reflects Everyone
Editor's Note: The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is pleased to help share stories of the important work undertaken by our nonprofit grantees. Sharing stories of impact helps the comm…
June 8, 2021
The Hermitage Greenfield Prize: Artists, Impact, and Legacy
Editor's Note: The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is pleased to help share stories of the important work undertaken by our nonprofit grantees. Sharing stories of impact helps the comm…
June 1, 2021
Early Learning, Parent Pathways, and Investing in the Whole Family
Dear Friends: Do you remember the name of your first teacher? My first two were named Edie and Blake, or as my siblings and I called them, Mom and Dad. Some of us may have first had a grand…
May 19, 2021
Enriching Decision-Making Through Voice, Vision, and Life Experience
At the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, our motto “Be the One” reflects a heartfelt philosophy that anyone can give back and enrich the community they call home. It’s…
May 13, 2021
2021 Charitable Incentives under the CARES Act
In 2020, the CARES Act was passed to provide relief to individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it created new charitable incentives to encourage…
May 6, 2021
Small Community, Big Heart
While meeting with a wonderful couple who have partnered with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for many years, one donor mentioned that as I get to know Sarasota County, I will find…
May 1, 2021
Guiding with Solutions from the Head and Heart
Dear Friends: Last weekend I took a Florida road trip with my husband, Mike, to celebrate our 44th wedding anniversary. We took the back roads to Cape Canaveral to admire the feats accomplish…
April 6, 2021
Community Voices: Arts & Healing
Editor’s Note: This article was inspired by the insights shared during a Spring 2021 session of “Community Voices,” a series of virtual panel discussions that was created by…
April 6, 2021
Robots, Collections, and Healing Connections at The Ringling
Laura Steefel-Moore is Head of Educational Programs at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. The newest tour guide at The Ringling weighs only 18 pounds and is made of metal, 3-D printed…