October 14, 2026
2026 Year-End Giving Dates to Remember
The end of 2026 is right around the corner, as are deadlines for charitable giving. Here are dates to keep in mind as the year winds down: Non-cash year-end gifts must be discussed with Gener…
October 5, 2026
What We Save Now, We Keep Forever
I grew up on a farm, a place where the land held history, shaped our daily lives, and connected one generation to the next. That early relationship with the outdoors has stayed with me. As som…
October 1, 2026
Dragonfly Mental Health Awarded $7,500 Grant From the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to Support Strategic Planning Initiative
Dragonfly Mental Health has received a $7,500 Capacity Building Grant from the Josephine N.P. Robertson Fund, Elizabeth MacColl Charitable Fund, and Marguerite A. Coffey Fund of the Community…
September 29, 2026
Art Center Sarasota Expands 2026-27 Season With Free Family Programs, New Exhibitions and Evening Events
Art Center Sarasota is entering its second century with an expanded 2026–27 season designed to make visual art more accessible to children, families, working adults, experienced artists…
September 25, 2026
Understanding Florida Amendment 3: Proposed Property Tax Changes and Local Impacts
On Nov. 3, 2026, Florida voters will consider Amendment 3, a proposed constitutional amendment that would make significant changes to homestead exemptions, limits on non-homestead property ass…
September 24, 2026
New Rules Created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act May Affect Your Year-End Charitable Planning
Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act made significant changes to the rules around charitable giving and income tax deductions. Here are some things to keep in mind as you consider your…
September 24, 2026
Sarasota Orchestra Receives Strategic Partnership Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County
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 22, 2026
Embracing Our Differences Receives Strategic Partnership Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Last year, Embracing Our Differences’ (EOD) Bucket Fillers Reading Day put nearly 12,000 books into the hands of young readers in 611 classrooms and early learning centers throughout Sar…
September 20, 2026
Second Heart Homes Receives Grant to Strengthen Resident Support
Second Heart Homes has received a $15,000 Capacity Building Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to strengthen the organization’s ability to track and evaluate the prog…