February 24, 2020
Breaking Barriers and Embracing Diversity at National History Day
A seventh- grade student sits next to a laptop at the end of a long conference table located inside the front office at Sarasota Middle School. At the other end sit four judges waiting for thi…
February 14, 2020
No More “Secure Stretching” in Retirement
At the end of 2019, the most significant federal retirement reform in more than a decade was passed by the U.S. Congress. A month later, a national leading expert on estate planning shared his…
February 14, 2020
The SECURE Act
The SECURE Act (“Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement) which passed on December 19, 2019 is considered the most significant retirement reform in more than a decade and a…
February 10, 2020
Embracing Your Pride Points
There are a few words in the English language that have some cautionary meanings associated with them. “Pride” is one of those words. Beginning in childhood, we are encouraged to s…
February 3, 2020
Season of Sharing: Lasting for a Long Time
Author's Note: Christina Russi is Community Fiscal Agent and Liason at the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center. A family in need…a call for help…twenty years ago, a caring a…
January 13, 2020
Tolerance Leads Us, Opportunities Guide Us
Dear Friends: Ushering in the New Year is an exercise in balancing realistic expectations with fantastical possibilities. From the moment the clock strikes twelve, each of us resolution makers…
January 2, 2020
From Reflections Come Resolutions
Last week, I was fortunate enough to join my colleagues here at the Community Foundation, including our CEO Roxie Jerde, in a resonant and fulfilling discussion of the profound ideas put forwa…
December 27, 2019
A Community Collaborates to Share the Gift of Reading
For students attending Cranberry Elementary School in North Port, the holiday season got off to a spectacular start, thanks to the generosity of local Barnes & Noble customers. For several…
December 16, 2019
Abigail's Farewell Message: Reflections on Four Years of Community Impact
Dearest Friends, It is with mixed emotions that I share some news with you – Friday, December 20 will be my last day at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Over the past four ye…