December 21, 2023

Lifelong Learning, Lifelong Benefits

For many, learning tends to be an objective-oriented endeavor, first with grades and test scores indicating progress, and later in life linked to professional achievements. While learning can…

August 7, 2023

Propel to Excel

For more than a dozen years now, I’ve called Sarasota County home. While I may have lived a longer span of time elsewhere, I feel at home here because of both my love for the location, a…

June 27, 2023

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $120,000 to Area Nonprofits

Grants support capacity building in nonprofits serving counties along the Suncoast The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded 20 local nonprofit organizations nearly $120,000 thro…

April 28, 2023

Discovering Surprises through the Literacy Council of Sarasota

Editor’s note: This blogpost was written as a part of Ringling College of Art and Design’s Storytelling for Community Engagement: Ringling Student Views course, fall semester 2022,…

April 27, 2023

What Is the Purpose of Life If You Can't Be There to Support Others? A Discussion with a Representative from the Brotherhood of Men

Editor’s note: This blogpost was written as a part of Ringling College of Art and Design’s Storytelling for Community Engagement: Ringling Student Views course, fall semester 2022,…

April 26, 2023

Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's: How A Community Can Help You on Your Journey

Editor’s note: This blogpost was written as a part of Ringling College of Art and Design’s Storytelling for Community Engagement: Ringling Student Views course, fall semester 2022,…

April 25, 2023

The Importance of Early Education: Success Begins with the ELC

Editor’s note: This blogpost was written as a part of Ringling College of Art and Design’s Storytelling for Community Engagement: Ringling Student Views course, fall semester 2022,…

April 24, 2023

Candles and a Cake

Editor’s note: This blogpost was written as a part of Ringling College of Art and Design’s Storytelling for Community Engagement: Ringling Student Views course, fall semester 2022,…