February 8, 2024
A New Historical Marker Will Memorialize Victims of Lynching and Racial Terror in Sarasota
In the first half of the 20th century, at least seven African Americans were lynched in the Sarasota area. The names of the victims—the ones we know about—were Henry Thomas,…
January 2, 2024
Community Foundation, Selby Gardens bring families together for Lights in Bloom
More than 1,300 children, families, teachers and school staff enjoyed complimentary access to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Lights in Bloom holiday light show this season thanks to a partners…
December 29, 2023
The Venice Symphony awarded grant for Patriotic Pops
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County will once again serve as Presenting Sponsor for The Venice Symphony's Patriotic Pops Concert on Memorial Day 2024 weekend, as we celebrate American…
December 26, 2023
AG Lafley talks past, present and future of The Bay
The founding CEO explains the importance of waterfront dining and highlights the range of future options, including a food truck village. Following a brief respite from his duties as the found…
December 21, 2023
Lifelong Learning, Lifelong Benefits
For many, learning tends to be an objective-oriented endeavor, first with grades and test scores indicating progress, and later in life linked to professional achievements. While learning can…
December 18, 2023
GOOD DEEDS: Westcoast will spread $45,000 grant around
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has received a Strategic Partnership Grant of $45,000 from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
The funds are to be allocated as follows: $15,…
December 7, 2023
Sarasota Police take local kids holiday shopping Dec. 9
Shop with a Cop returns on Saturday, Dec. 9, to provide an opportunity for 150 underserved youth in Sarasota to shop for holiday gifts. The event is a partnership of the Sarasota Police Depart…
November 3, 2023
Freedom School, local effort to teach Black history for Sarasota-Manatee students, returns
Following a successful pilot program last spring, Manasota ASALH will resume its weekend African-American history lessons known as Freedom School for local students beginning Saturday, Nov. 4.…
October 18, 2023
The Bay Park's Free 5-Day First Anniversary Celebration Begins Wednesday, October 18
The five-day celebration offers more than 30 FREE events – something for everyone to enjoy – including family fun activities like Boo! at The Bay Halloween, headlining musical acts…