September 1, 2021
“Learning is Action”
Dear Friends: All of us have a list of things that changed in our lives in 2020. Many of us made lists of things to “return” to in 2021 – visiting friends and relatives, tra…
August 20, 2021
Beyond Black Philanthropy Month - A Challenge to Our Community
Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), observed every August, “is a global celebration and concerted campaign to elevate African-descent giving.” The core aims of BPM are “informing…
August 6, 2021
Reimagining the ABCs of Literacy Support at Visible Men Academy
Editor’s Note: In-depth research and exploratory pilot programs are helping develop the Strauss Literacy Initiative, a collaborate effort managed by the Community Foundation of Sarasota…
August 2, 2021
Soundbites from El Corazón
Long before the invention of keystrokes, written script and the type press, storytelling was tied to oral traditions. Human stories are best told through voice and the words, tones, and emotio…
July 23, 2021
Building a More Equitable Sarasota With Philanthropy & Mentoring
Tom and Carol Beeler believe to invest in a more equitable community means more than just making charitable gifts. It means getting involved in the lives of young people who otherwise may stru…
July 1, 2021
The Conversation Starts Locally
Homegrown ideas have a way of catching on far beyond their initial geographies. Consider our region for a moment. Two of the top three selling master planned communities in the nation are he…
June 29, 2021
A Marathon, not a Sprint
The words diversity, equity, and inclusion have the power to emit a range of emotions. Context, personal background, and field of experience are all factors that influence the lens in which we…
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…