July 18, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards More Than $1.7 Million in Scholarships
Funding supports students and adults pursuing postsecondary education SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded more than $1.7 million in scholarships to peo…
June 21, 2024
Sarasota County shouldn't turn its back on child care, early learning
Early learning programs and child care are sound economic investments that create a strong foundation for a child's education, health and success.
A recent Florida Chamber report fo…
June 7, 2024
Chipola College awarded $40,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to fund scholarships
MARIANNA, FL—Funding for scholarships at Chipola College, provided by the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
The Edward K. Rob…
May 23, 2024
Partnership is Key: The Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the Sarasota County Bar Association
By Amanda R. Kison, Sarasota County Bar Association, 2023-2024 President Throughout history, many famous duos have emerged that just seem destined to be paired up—think Bert and Ernie, B…
May 9, 2024
Art show winners have work at Venice Art Center
Area high school students won or placed in 12 categories and won four major awards in the South Sarasota County Schools Spring Art Show, which is being shown daily at Venice Art Center.
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January 25, 2024
Application open for Community Foundation of Sarasota County Scholarship Opportunities
Applications for students under age 24 are due March 1, 2024. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has opened its Traditional Scholarship Application for st…
June 22, 2023
Musical Motion Gives Parents a Village of Support, and Children a Place that Fosters Early Learning and Development, Thanks to The Community Foundation of Sarasota County
It takes a village. Monday mornings, in the Serenity Garden at the Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Service Center, are anything but serene. The sound of young children singing, dancing, and laughin…
February 24, 2023
SNAC increases scholarships to strengthen Suncoast's nursing workforce
Bolstered by a $50,000 grant from the Bishop Parker Foundation and continued support from area foundations, the Suncoast Nursing Action Coalition is increasing the number of nursing education…