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Pauline Wamsler Elected Board Chair of Gulf Coast Community Foundation

David Green has been named vice-chair.

07/01/2021 By Staff

Education

New College Welcomes a New President

Brand-new leader Patricia Okker on her long career in education, the value of the liberal arts, and her passion for powerlifting.

07/01/2021 By Susan Burns

Skrt Skrt

Conservation Foundation Launches New Food Truck Event Series

The first gathering will take place Friday, July 23, with the food truck Curb Your Appetite.

07/01/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Red Tide

DOH: Red Tide Present in the Gulf

Elevated samples were detected in South County this week.

06/30/2021 By Staff

Good Deeds

Local Foundations Recognize Summer Learning Efforts

The cumulative gifts to summer teachers added up to more than $40,000.

06/30/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Anna Maria Oyster Bar Hires COO

In his new role, Chris Frawley will focus on business operations, with an eye on growth and expansion plans.

06/30/2021 By Staff

Good Deeds

Volunteers Help Local Seniors Stock Up on Emergency Supplies for Hurricane Season

Volunteers helped pack and distribute emergency meal kits, including a three-day supply of shelf-stable, nutritious foods.

06/29/2021 By Staff

Grants

Planned Parenthood Awarded $50,000 Grant

The funds come from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support sexual and reproductive health care for priority populations.

06/29/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Names New Officers, Board Member

Daniel DeLeo has been named chair and Marilyn Thompson vice-chair. Jeff Troiano will join the board for a three-year term.

06/29/2021 By Staff

Murals

Local Students Paint Mural Celebrating Future Rosemary District Park

The mural, designed by Cat Forrest and commissioned by DreamLarge, depicts a children’s scene within a park.

06/29/2021 By Staff

Centennial Celebrations

County Sets Week of Celebrations to Mark the Sarasota Centennial

Several local partnerships will commemorate the occasion.

06/28/2021 By Staff

Arts Education

Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Launches 'Syllabus of Color' Initiative

A $106,700 grant from the Barancik Foundation will be directed to hiring teaching artists, community relations managers and a project manager.

06/28/2021 By Staff

Jobs

Goodwill Manasota Expands JobsPlus Language Program

According to U.S. Census data, a language other than English is spoken at home in nearly 18 percent of households in Manatee County.

06/28/2021 By Staff

Awards

Sarasota Chamber Names 2021 Small Business Awards Winners

Awards were given out in eight categories.

06/28/2021 By Staff

The Great Read

The Story Behind a Downtown Sarasota Condo's Near-Collapse

When downtown Sarasota's Dolphin Tower threatened to crumble, an unlikely heroine emerged.

06/28/2021 By Tony D'Souza

Piney Point

Environmental Nonprofits Sue State, Property Owners Over Piney Point Disaster

The lawsuit charges that the state and the company that owns Piney Point ignored warnings about possible failures at the site.

06/25/2021 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Philanthropy

Selby Foundation Awards More Than $1.3 Million to Area Nonprofit Organizations

The grants awarded will support a number of areas including technology, education, transportation, environment, ADA accessibility and more.

06/25/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Manatee Literacy Council Welcomes Two New Board Members

Samantha Malcolm is a high-school student at The Out-of-Door Academy and Patrice Cohen is a former corporate executive.

06/25/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Education Foundation of Sarasota County Elects New Board Members

Steve Krause, Nelle Miller, Malissa Maurice and Elizabeth Donofrio have all been named to the board.

06/25/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

New College Appoints Marjorie Thomas as Vice-President for Student Affairs

Thomas was previously the Dean of Students at the College of William & Mary.

06/24/2021 By Staff

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