April 21, 2026

Suncoast 24-Hour Giving Challenge Raises $16.7 Million for Nonprofits

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County raised $16,760,000 during its 24-hour giving challenge, the organization announced as the event concluded. The funds will benefit more than 750 n…

April 13, 2026

Grant Expands Adult English Classes in Manatee County

A $24,755 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County will help the Manatee Literacy Council continue providing in-person English classes for adults in Manatee County who are workin…

April 3, 2026

Academy at Glengary Receives Community Foundation Grant

Academy at Glengary has received a generous $13,450 Capacity Building grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for the development of their Launchpad to Success initiative for yo…

March 4, 2026

State College of Florida Supports 70 Students With Reading Disorders Through the Strauss Literacy Initiative

The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Disability Resource Center has provided support and services to 70 State College of Florida students facing reading challenges and learning disa…

February 2, 2026

Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation Receives $11,500 Grant

Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation is pleased to announce it has received an $11,500 Capacity Building grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support one year of its cust…

January 29, 2026

Pines of Sarasota Foundation Awarded $20,000 Grant

Pines of Sarasota Foundation has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the James Franklin Warnell & Dorothy J. Warnell Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support the Pines…

January 17, 2026

Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation Receives Grant

As the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation enters a new phase of growth, the organization is sharpening its strategic direction and strengthening its internal structure. A $7,500 Capac…

December 17, 2025

Community Foundation and Selby Gardens Unite to Share the Magic of Lights in Bloom With Underserved Families

More than 1,000 local children, families, teachers, and school staff enjoyed complimentary access to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Lights in Bloom holiday light show this season thanks…