March 4, 2026

State College of Florida Supports 70 Students With Reading Disorders Through the Strauss Literacy Initiative

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The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Disability Resource Center has provided support and services to 70 State College of Florida students facing reading challenges and learning disa…

February 24, 2026

Students Age 24 and Older Are Encouraged to Apply for Community Foundation of Sarasota County Scholarships Through April 15

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Adult students can complete one common application to become eligible for more than 40 scholarship opportunities. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is accepting applications for its…

February 19, 2026

Animal Welfare Grants Will Help Pets and Wildlife With Urgent and Extraordinary Needs

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A series of grants from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County strengthens nonprofits’ ability to care for animals with acute conditions, from dogs and cats to manatees and parrots.…

February 17, 2026

Foundation Leaders to Participate in Conference Discussions Focused on Philanthropy, Journalism, Education, and Economic Mobility

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Mischa Kirby, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s vice president of strategy and communications, and Kirsten Russell, the foundation’s vice president of community impact,…

February 12, 2026

New Community Foundation of Sarasota County Grants Will Improve Nonprofits' Operations and Boost Self-Sufficiency

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Recent Capacity Building grants are intended to help nonprofits set themselves up for long-term success. Sarasota, Florida — The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded…

February 9, 2026

Season of Sharing Campaign Raises $4.2 Million to Assist Families in Need

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Nearly 2,200 donors contributed and 100 percent of the donations will go to help individuals and families pay for basic living expenses. Sarasota, Florida — The Community Foundation of…

February 9, 2026

The Understated Power of a Library Card

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I joined the Community Foundation of Sarasota County as president and CEO three weeks ago, and while I served the Sarasota area in many ways as a nonprofit leader before that, this is the firs…

February 2, 2026

Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation Receives $11,500 Grant

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Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation is pleased to announce it has received an $11,500 Capacity Building grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support one year of its cust…

January 29, 2026

Scott Swan Joins Community Foundation of Sarasota County as Philanthropic Advisor

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In the role, the longtime banker will work with donors to help them achieve their philanthropic goals. Sarasota, Florida — The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently hired Scot…