March 6, 2025
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $170,000 Supporting Animal Welfare
Grants support nonprofit organizations that serve animals and promote humane care in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties. SARASOTA, FL – Nearly $170,000 will be awarded to…
October 24, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County President/CEO Roxie Jerde presenting on national Center for Disaster Philanthropy webinar October 31
The free online program addresses how climate change affects traditional disaster grantmaking and offers opportunities for innovation. SARASOTA, FL – Community Foundation of Sarasota…
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…
October 30, 2023
Bocilla Islands Conservancy gets grant to boost website
PLACIDA The Bocilla Islands Conservancy was recently awarded a $7,150 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to help develop its website.
The Conservancy is a public…
February 24, 2023
Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary Purchases Tractor with Grant Dollars
Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary, a nonprofit exotic, domestic and farm animal sanctuary, was awarded a $22,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Funding for the g…
February 13, 2023
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards Nearly $200,000 supporting Animal Welfare
Grants support nonprofit organizations that serve animals and promote their humane care in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto Counties SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sa…
December 9, 2022
Animal Welfare Grants Strengthen Ability to Respond to Dire Pet Needs
Animal shelters routinely receive dogs and cats in severe health crisis, and Animal Welfare Grants from the Community Foundation can expand their capacity to provide emergency care and foster…
August 18, 2022
New surgical table at Mote Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital thanks to local foundations
Special animals require special equipment, and thanks to a pair of grants from local community foundations, Mote’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital will be even better equipped to serv…
March 24, 2022
As rents go up and evictions increase, Sarasota's seniors struggle to find places to live
Most government-subsidized senior housing complexes in the area have no availability. But driving the crisis is that low-cost units on the private market are now disappearing – with land…