August 20, 2025

College of Central Florida Foundation Receives Grant to Support Students and Families

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The College of Central Florida Foundation can provide financial assistance to college students who may not quality for other financial aid, thanks to a $70,000 grant from the Edward K. Roberts…

August 5, 2025

A. Jean Battie Education Fund Honors High School Graduates

By Sarasota Herald-Tribune,

The A. Jean Battie Education Fund of the Light of the World International Church honored high school graduates with scholarships totaling $43,800 at their annual awards presentation on July 19…

July 8, 2025

SFSC Foundation Receives $40,000 Grant for Part-Time Students and Students Who Are Parents

By Homepage - Story of Impact, Story of Impact - Featured, Highlands News-Sun,

A $40,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County has been awarded to the South Florida State College Foundation to benefit residents of DeSoto County, part-time students, and…

June 6, 2025

PHSC Students Continue to Benefit From Community Foundation of Sarasota County

By Homepage - Story of Impact, Story of Impact - Featured, Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation,

The Pasco-Hernando State College Foundation recently received a $40,000 grant from the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Beginning over t…

June 5, 2025

Gulf Coast State College Foundation Receives $80K Grant

By Blog, Homepage - Story of Impact, Panama City News Herald,

The Gulf Coast State College Foundation has received an $80,000 grant from the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. According to a press rel…

January 7, 2025

Scholarship Application for Students Under Age 24 is Open at Community Foundation of Sarasota County

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The application deadline for more than 70 different scholarships is March 2, 2025. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has opened its Traditional Scholarshi…

July 18, 2024

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards More Than $1.7 Million in Scholarships

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Funding supports students and adults pursuing postsecondary education SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded more than $1.7 million in scholarships to peo…

June 21, 2024

Sarasota County shouldn't turn its back on child care, early learning

By Matt Sauer, Kirsten Russell, Jon Thaxton,

Early learning programs and child care are sound economic investments that create a strong foundation for a child's education, health and success.

A recent Florida Chamber report fo…

June 7, 2024

Chipola College awarded $40,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to fund scholarships

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MARIANNA, FL—Funding for scholarships at Chipola College, provided by the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
The Edward K. Rob…