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Philanthropy

'Season of Sharing' Reaches More Than $3.7 Million in 21st Annual Campaign

The campaign, which is now in its 21st year, has raised more than $30 million in total.

02/08/2021 By Staff

Memorial

Sarasota County Schools Unveils Statue of Groundbreaking Educator

Mrs. Dorothye Smith was the first Black principal hired within the integrated school system in Sarasota County.

02/08/2021 By Staff

Editors' Picks

What We're Loving in Sarasota This Month

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, there's much joy to be found.

02/06/2021 By The Editors

Unity Awards

Join Us for Our 2021 Unity Awards Celebration

This year's event is going digital—we invite you to join us on Feb. 23 at noon to honor our champions of diversity.

02/05/2021 By Staff

Green Goodness

Sarasota Farm Helps Veterans Heal From Trauma and Find Work

Operation Eco Vets works with Easterseals Southwest Florida to provide fresh produce and help veterans in need.

02/04/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Clean Up

Nokomis, Laurel Community Cleanup Set for Feb. 20

Dumpsters will be available at Nippino Trail Community Center; CDC social distancing guidelines will be enforced.

02/03/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee Receives $4 Million Gift

The funds come from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

02/02/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Community Day School Receives $500,000 Gift

The contribution will name The Rodkin Family Lower School Building—the preschool—on the school’s new 8.8-acre campus.

02/01/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

James Rieser Appointed Sarasota Police Chief

Rieser joined the department in April 1992.

01/29/2021 By Staff

Grants

Forty Carrots Receives Grant to Help Fund Program for Incarcerated Parents

The grant will provide funding for Forty Carrots' parenting programs at Sarasota County jail.

01/27/2021 By Staff

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Breaking News

Sarasota Police Chief Resigns

Bernadette DiPino's resignation will take effect on 5 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 29.

01/27/2021 By Staff

Grants

Local Nonprofit Accepting Grant Applications for 2021

The deadline to apply for Sisterhood For Good's 2021 Annual Grants Program is Friday, April 30.

01/26/2021 By Staff

Good Deeds

Patterson Foundation Purchases Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity Mortgages

The one-time purchase will give Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity the capacity to build 70 homes over the next two years.

01/22/2021 By Staff

The Arts

Ringling Museum Awarded Grant From the Andy Warhol Foundation

The $31,000 grant will support curatorial activities and a new exhibit in 2023.

01/21/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Van Wezel Will Host Community Food Drive Jan. 30

The Van Wezel, Impact100 SRQ and Mayors' Feed the Hungry are partnering in the effort.

01/21/2021 By Staff

In Their Words

How Have Covid-19 and Social Protests About Inequality and Injustice Affected the Arts?

Local leaders weigh in.

01/18/2021 By Kay Kipling

For the Love of Our Arts

A Century of Sarasota Arts

Milestones in the making of our cultural community.

01/18/2021 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

Our List of 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events

A number of local organizations are hosting events to celebrate King's life and legacy.

01/15/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Good Deeds

Tidewell Foundation Hosts Linen Drive to Support Patients in Need

The foundation is collecting new towels and sheets from community for resource-limited Tidewell Hospice patients.

01/15/2021 By Staff

Grants

Teen Court Receives $25,000 Grant

The funds come from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

01/15/2021 By Staff

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