Flashback

In 1937, the Bradenton Nine Devils Took the Field for the First Time

Part of the Florida Negro League, the team is now honored with a historic marker at LECOM Park—the first step in the creation of the African American Heritage Trail.

09/02/2025 By Megan McDonald

Powered by Philanthropy

10 Major Philanthropic Moments

From big gifts to grassroots campaigns, here are 10 of the year’s major philanthropic moments with huge community impact.

09/01/2025 By Lauren Jackson

Power Up

The 25 Most Powerful People in Sarasota

From business leaders to activists, elected officials and philanthropists, these are the people shaping Sarasota’s future.

04/02/2025 By Kim Doleatto, Lauren Jackson, Cooper Levey-Baker, and Megan McDonald

Guide to Giving

Leaders of Local Foundations Tell Us About the Critical Needs Our Community Is Facing

Here's what they had to say.

09/01/2024 By Megan McDonald and Cooper Levey-Baker

Strength in Numbers

Giving Circles Bring Together Like-Minded Philanthropists to Help Those in Need

The last 10 years have seen the creation of a number of giving circles—organizations that require an annual minimum donation and work together on a membership basis.

09/16/2022 By Elizabeth Djinis

Fast Track

Williams Parker Adds New Partner, Paralegals

Plus, new hires at All Faiths Food Bank, JFCS of the Suncoast and more.

07/18/2022 By Staff

Grants

Manatee Community Foundation Grants $100,000 to Honor Animal Rescue

The funds will support the rescue's plans for its new buildings and enhanced campus in east Manatee County.

03/14/2022 By Staff

Grants

Conservation Foundation Receives $10,000 Grant for Youth Programming

The funds come from the Manatee Community Foundation.

03/03/2022 By Staff

Fast Track

Manatee Community Foundation Hires Community Investment Officer

Simone Peterson will oversee grants and scholarships, build and sustain relationships with nonprofit and community partners, and support donors.

03/02/2022 By Staff

Philanthropy

Harvest House Receives Grants from Manatee Community Foundation, Bank of America

The $30,000 in grants was used for repairs and upgrades at the Jim Russo Campus for addiction recovery for women.

10/13/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Beckstein Charitable Fund Awards $200,000 to Mote SEA

Mote SEA is being planned for 12 acres in the Sarasota County-owned Nathan Benderson Park.

09/21/2021 By Staff

Philanthropy

Manatee Community Foundation Makes Emergency Grant for Safe Children Coalition

The $27,800 grant will cover emergency pipe removal and replacement in "Grammie's House," a group home.

09/16/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Manatee Community Foundation Hires Events and Administrative Manager

Amy Treis will provide administrative management and event management for donor, community and nonprofit events.

09/10/2021 By Staff