December 1, 2025
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Helps Small Nonprofits Make a Big Impact
Sarasota’s arts sector has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years. Hurricanes have damaged theaters, concert venues, museums, and other facilities, leading to canceled shows, los…
August 13, 2025
Equality Florida Awarded $22,000 Grant to Expand LGBTQ Youth Mental Health Services
Equality Florida was awarded a $22,000 grant from the McCauley-Brown Fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, which paved the way for a critical initiative aimed at increasing the…
May 27, 2025
$200,000 Grant From Community Foundation Expands Manasota ASALH Freedom School
The Manasota ASALH Freedom School, which provides accurate, engaging lessons in African and African American history, is set to expand its reach thanks to a second round of funding—a $20…
January 17, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performance to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a performance on Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House. The production, “Dr.…
January 7, 2025
EOD's 'Bucket Fillers' initiative spreads kindness and respect through literacy
Embracing Our Differences’ annual “Bucket Fillers” reading initiative recently inspired 10,000 students in 537 pre-K to third-grade classrooms at 70 public, private, and char…
December 17, 2024
Patriot Plaza MORALE Unveiling
A few years ago, the photographs in the Testimonies tablets at Patriot Plaza endured unexpected weathering and required replacement. Only seven original photographs installed remained in good…
July 11, 2024
Embracing Our Differences Receives Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County to Establish Parent Advisory Council
Embracing Our Differences (EOD) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $6,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to launch a Parent Advisory Council (PAC). This…
June 7, 2024
Manasota ASALH to add first director position to Sarasota-Manatee nonprofit's leadership
The local branch of the National Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is searching for its first executive director to lead the growing nonprofit after the pa…