November 29, 2022
Important Year-End Giving Dates
It's hard to believe the year is almost over, and we're so moved by the outpouring of generosity that has characterized 2022. In a year of many needs, this community has risen to the challenge…
September 8, 2020
An Organization with Heart
Editor’s Note: Chip Gaylor Esq., Attorney at Law at Muirhead, Gaylor, Steves & Waskom, P.A., serves as Legal Counsel to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, previously servin…
April 15, 2020
Understanding COVID-19 Legislation: For Individuals, Employees, Donors
The United States Congress passed the Families First Response Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to respond to the economic ramifi…
April 10, 2020
Understanding COVID-19 Legislation: For Organizations With Less Than 500 Employees
The United States Congress passed the Families First Response Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to respond to the economic ramifi…
February 14, 2020
No More “Secure Stretching” in Retirement
At the end of 2019, the most significant federal retirement reform in more than a decade was passed by the U.S. Congress. A month later, a national leading expert on estate planning shared his…
February 14, 2020
The SECURE Act
The SECURE Act (“Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement) which passed on December 19, 2019 is considered the most significant retirement reform in more than a decade and a…
November 6, 2019
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Celebrates 40 Years of Community Impact
SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County will kick-off its 40th Anniversary on November 6th with a celebration honoring the donors, nonprofit organizations, and local…
November 2, 2019
40 Years of Connecting Community
Anniversaries are unique moments in a person or organization’s life that inspire reflection on what has come before and excitement for all that lies ahead. Like many joyous celebrations,…
October 1, 2019
Sea Turtles, Safe Shores, and Balancing Decisiveness and Risk
Dear Friends: Usually when I hear someone mention our work at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the metaphor of growing seeds into saplings and cultivating strong roots promptly c…