October 1, 2024
The Ten Days That Changed Everything
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…
September 30, 2024
The Patterson Foundation Seeds Local Efforts for Hurricane Helene Immediate Relief and Long-Term Recovery with Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Patterson Foundation’s gifts highlight the importance of strategic recovery in our community support SARASOTA, FL – With Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic impacts on Saraso…
September 27, 2024
Hurricane Helene's impacts, near and far
Our Community Foundation extends our deepest sympathy and unwavering support to those impacted by Hurricane Helene here at home, up the gulf coast, the Big Bend region, and beyond. As all of t…
September 26, 2024
Hurricane Helene Update
As we wait for Hurricane Helene to move through the area, it is important for our community to remember we are strongest when we come together. Stay calm, take precautions, and heed orders fro…
September 25, 2024
Community Foundation's Strategic Partnership Grants to Sarasota Orchestra Announced
Sarasota Orchestra has received a $65,000 Strategic Partnership Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, which comes from the Martha Leiter and Nancy Streetman Fund II. In addit…
September 24, 2024
Tropical Storm Helene
Along with all of you, our Community Foundation is closely monitoring Hurricane Helene and working with nonprofit partners, local emergency management, and the philanthropic community to coord…
September 16, 2024
Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund Seeded with $100,000 Gift in Anticipation of Additional Long-Term Needs during Hurricane Season
The Patterson Foundation’s gift signifies a commitment to long-term resiliency SARASOTA, FL – While it was established in 2022 in response to Hurricane Ian’s catastrophic i…
September 13, 2024
Look closer: Why supporting the arts matters
Over the years, I’ve heard from many longtime and new neighbors alike that one thing they love most about Sarasota is its robust arts and cultural scene. No doubt it brings excitement an…
September 13, 2024
Ringling Museum Awarded a $55,000 Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to Support Health and Accessibility Programming
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (The Ringling) is proud to announce a grant of $55,000 from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support Health and Accessibility programmin…