Belonging and Culture: Stories of Impact

May 4, 2023

CreArte Latino Cultural Center Presents “Nuestra Comunidad”

By Blog, Homepage - Story of Impact,

CreArte Latino announces a new informational series called “Nuestra Comunidad” (Our Community). The program, which starts on May 17, features a series of monthly presentations and…

March 17, 2023

The Sarasota Ballet Brings Communities Together to Experience Dance For All

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Following the presentation of Dance Theatre of Harlem by The Sarasota Ballet recently, The Sarasota Ballet offered a special, complimentary matinee performance that was specific in welcoming t…

March 17, 2023

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to embrace 'Big Dreams' at April Fools' Fête fundraiser

By Blog, Homepage - Story of Impact, Sharon Kunkel,

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will celebrate a decade-long tradition when it hosts the music-filled April Fools' Fête fundraiser on April 3 in the ballroom at Michael’s On Eas…

March 13, 2023

Thousands of Manatee, Sarasota students hear stories of diversity for annual reading day

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A story about a parrot named Mango, a Spanish-speaking grandmother and her English-speaking granddaughter grabbed the attention of students at Bayshore Elementary School on Tuesday morning. Ba…

March 3, 2023

Performers, local officials salute Circus Train Car Museum at dedication in Venice

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VENICE — Retired circus performers, owners of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and local officials turned out recently to celebrate the new Circus Train Car Museum with…

February 27, 2023

Asolo Rep Awarded Strategic Partnership Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County

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(SARASOTA, FLA) — Asolo Repertory Theatre has received a $77,500 Strategic Partnership Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, which comes from the John and Dorothy Brenn…

February 10, 2023

Choral Artists of Sarasota Presents The Children's March

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Choral Artists of Sarasota’s 44th season, entitled “United in Song,” continues with the Florida premiere of “The Children’s March,” Sunday, March 5, 7 p.m.,…

January 27, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra Awarded Strategic Partnership Grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County

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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…

January 24, 2023

Circus Arts Conservatory to present 25th Anniversary Gala to benefit youth programs

By Blog, Homepage - Story of Impact, The Herald-Tribune Media Group,

Supporters of the Circus Arts Conservatory will gather on Jan. 27 to support the youth and education programs of the CAC at its 25th Anniversary Gala under the Ulla Searing Big Top at Nathan B…

December 19, 2022

Sarasota Police Department's 'Shop with a Cop' a holiday hit with underserved children

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The Sarasota Police Department recently partnered with the Sarasota Housing Authority and Sarasota County Area Transit to provide 150 underserved children with a unique opportunity to "Shop wi…

December 13, 2022

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $180,000 in grants to area nonprofit organizations

By Press Release, Blog, Rebecca Abrahamson,

Funding supports wide spectrum of needs across the area SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded 12 nonprofit organizations grants totaling nearly $180,000…

December 7, 2022

CreArte Latino Cultural Center awarded grant from Community Foundation of Sarasota County

By Blog, Homepage - Story of Impact, The Herald-Tribune Media Group,

The CreArte Latino Cultural Center has been selected to receive a $6,900 Community Impact Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support CreArte Latino’s many classes…