December 11, 2024

Hurricane Recovery: A Sustained View

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In a world that prizes instant gratification, a strategic long game can feel a bit out of line with the current reality. In truth, though, strengthening our ability to thoughtfully respond wel…

November 4, 2024

A Sustained View of Hurricane Recovery

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Disasters have a way of bringing out the best in people. From those who distribute food and water to those who enter flooded streets to help rescue their stranded neighbors, many are inclined…

November 1, 2024

In Darkness, Light

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There is something hauntingly beautiful about the way the sun has shone so brightly in the days and weeks after Hurricane Milton made landfall right here on Siesta Key on October 9. Hearing bi…

October 24, 2024

Community Foundation of Sarasota County President/CEO Roxie Jerde presenting on national Center for Disaster Philanthropy webinar October 31

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The free online program addresses how climate change affects traditional disaster grantmaking and offers opportunities for innovation. SARASOTA, FL – Community Foundation of Sarasota…

October 23, 2024

Brian and Sheila Jellison Family Foundation Supports Hurricane Relief and Recovery with $1 Million in Gifts to Community Foundation of Sarasota County

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Two matching gifts of $500,000 each support immediate needs and long-term recovery efforts from storm damage in Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and DeSoto counties. SARASOTA, FL – After t…

October 11, 2024

Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Milton

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As our community discovers how Hurricane Milton has reshaped it, our Community Foundation has prepared to activate both immediate relief and long-term recovery support. We are fortunate that,…

October 8, 2024

The Patterson Foundation Contributing Up to $3 Million to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for Disaster Relief and Recovery

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The new funding will support immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties SARASOTA, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2024) – In response to Hurricane…

October 7, 2024

Our Community Braces for Hurricane Milton

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Anticipating a second storm in just two weeks places a community in crisis, but here we are, together awaiting Hurricane Milton. Along with all of you, our Community Foundation is closely mo…

October 1, 2024

The Ten Days That Changed Everything

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Reports of what was then potential Tropical Cyclone Nine were first announced on September 17, and in the ten days that followed, that cyclone formed into Hurricane Helene and cut a path of de…