September 19, 2023
LWR Library Friends surpasses fundraising goal for Manatee
The Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library recently surpassed their fundraising goal to support the Manatee County Public Library System by raising more than $410,000 to purchase children's boo…
June 27, 2023
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards nearly $150,000 to Alzheimer's and dementia awareness and support groups
Four local nonprofit organizations have received funding for brain research and support programs In recognition of June as International Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Commun…
May 30, 2023
The Library Foundation for Sarasota County Awarded a $10,000 Capacity Building Grant
The Library Foundation for Sarasota County was awarded a $10,000 Capacity Building grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support advocacy and outreach efforts. The grant wi…
March 13, 2023
Thousands of Manatee, Sarasota students hear stories of diversity for annual reading day
A story about a parrot named Mango, a Spanish-speaking grandmother and her English-speaking granddaughter grabbed the attention of students at Bayshore Elementary School on Tuesday morning. Ba…
August 12, 2022
Community Day School receives Community Impact Grant for media center
The Hershorin Schiff Community Day School has received an $8,000 Community Impact Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to help fund books and technology for its Janis Kaplan…
July 14, 2022
Summer Learning Programs Strengthen Kids and Communities
“Summer slide” may sound like a fun attraction at an amusement park, but it’s not. The “slide” refers to the months of learning loss experienced by many kids duri…
December 13, 2021
Reimagining Opportunities for Struggling Readers of All Ages Through the Strauss Literacy Initiative
Editor’s Note: In-depth research and exploratory pilot programs are guiding the Strauss Literacy Initiative, a collaborative effort managed by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County…
December 3, 2021
Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading 2021 Community Update
During the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading's 2021 Community Update, representatives from Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties shared in the accomplishments of the pa…
October 14, 2021
From Identification to Success: Supporting Students with Learning Differences at St. Mary Academy
Editor’s Note: In-depth research and exploratory pilot programs are helping develop the Strauss Literacy Initiative, a collaborative effort managed by the Community Foundation of Sarasot…