May 23, 2024
Partnership is Key: The Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the Sarasota County Bar Association
By Amanda R. Kison, Sarasota County Bar Association, 2023-2024 President Throughout history, many famous duos have emerged that just seem destined to be paired up—think Bert and Ernie, B…
January 25, 2024
Application open for Community Foundation of Sarasota County Scholarship Opportunities
Applications for students under age 24 are due March 1, 2024. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has opened its Traditional Scholarship Application for st…
January 12, 2023
Traditional Scholarship Application is OPEN Through Feb. 15
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County Application open for Scholarship Opportunities The Traditional Scholarship application for students under age 24 is open through February 15, 2023.…
June 21, 2022
Millions in Scholarships from Community Foundation of Sarasota County Support Local Students Completing Degrees
SARASOTA, FL – During a time of increased costs for gas, food, and school supplies, young adults pursuing higher education are also facing higher prices for enrollment in secondary educa…
February 5, 2022
Students: Our Community is Rooting for You
For students taking the next bold step along their journey to a better life, there is no greater source of empowerment than knowing that their community is fully behind them, cheering for and…
January 5, 2022
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Accepting Scholarship Applications through February 15
Students under the age of 24 are eligible for more than 70 scholarship opportunities through a single application. SARASOTA, FL – Students from four area counties are invited to apply b…
December 13, 2021
Paying It Forward: Scholarship Donors Change Futures, Motivated by Life Experiences
When Bea Holt was in her mid-30s working as a nurse in Philadelphia, she dreamed of a career in business. With her employer’s financial support, she enrolled in night classes and receive…
November 5, 2021
NFC Foundation Awarded $60,000 to Benefit Student Scholarships
The North Florida College Foundation has been awarded $60,000 from the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Due to the financial challenges…
October 8, 2021
Community College Scholarships Awarded to Students at PHSC
The PHSC Foundation recently received a $60,000 grant from the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Given the financial challenges for stude…