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…
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…
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…
April 3, 2021
An Artful Approach to Community Healing
What defines an artistic masterpiece? Some point to technique, others admiration. While the beauty of a piece will always remain in the eye of the beholder, a year of instability across all st…
March 25, 2021
Serving Food for the Spirit al Fresco with the Sarasota Orchestra
Guided by a belief in the arts’ vital importance to the community’s well-being, Sarasota Orchestra has sought to share delightful, uplifting, and joyous musical experiences in a co…
March 17, 2021
Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Panel | Diversity in Arts & Media
The Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative, a nonprofit organization that promotes using the unifying power of the arts to nurture inclusion and diversity across the regional arts and cultural land…
February 26, 2021
Carole Crosby: Philanthropic Passion in the Peforming Arts
As you might expect from the president of the Asolo Repertory Theatre board of directors, Carole Crosby cares deeply about arts and culture. It’s “what makes me tick,” she sa…
February 11, 2021
The Show Will Go On At The Sarasota Opera | Greater Sarasota
An insider’s look into one of Sarasota’s most iconic institutions ‒ the Sarasota Opera. Like the drama of a beloved opera, they share the ups and downs of their COVID journey, and…