June 2, 2020
Forward Thinking at the Crossroads of Crisis
Dear Friends and Family: From hurricanes and earthquakes, and now pandemics and civil unrest across our country, crises have often been viewed as a rare, if not fully welcomed opportunity for…
January 30, 2020
Local Students Invited to Participate in 2020 Town Hall Lecture Series
SARASOTA, FL – Thanks to the generous support of local philanthropists Rosemary and Lou Oberndorf, 28 students from area high schools were invited to attend a lecture with General John F…
January 13, 2020
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Accepting Applicants for Scholarship Program through February 18
SARASOTA, FL – Students from four area counties are now invited to apply for more than 70 scholarship opportunities offered through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. By comple…
December 23, 2019
Scholarship honoring Southeast High teens who died in crash raises nearly $100,000
A scholarship fund honoring two Manatee County teenagers who died just after graduating high school has raised nearly $100,000.
December 23, 2019
Scholarship for Southeast HS students continues to grow
A scholarship fund honoring two Manatee County teenagers who died just after graduating high school has raised nearly $100,000.
December 11, 2019
Empowering Families and Individuals to Succeed
While we each aspire to lead a successful life in our own way, the path to reaching our greatest potential is often found through education. Education breeds skills and, more importantly, conf…
August 8, 2019
Suncoast Nursing Action Coalition awards $50,000 in scholarships
The Suncoast Nursing Action Coalition (SNAC) awarded 14 scholarships totaling $50,000 this month in a continuing effort to strengthen the region’s nursing workforce.
July 8, 2019
Women's Resource Center Awards $28,000 in Scholarships to Women Seeking Higher Education
On Sunday, May 19, the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) held a scholarship award ceremony at its Sarasota center...
July 6, 2019
One Community, Indivisible
While the dazzling fireworks and festive gatherings this week for the Fourth of July were certainly appreciated, what shines brightest in our community is the mosaic of donors, volunteers, non…