December 19, 2024
Celebrating 45 Years of Community Impact
Since it was established in 1979 by the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County has been a beacon of hope, helping connect people who want to mak…
December 18, 2024
Guardian Angel: The Many Pursuits of Kathleen F. Cellura
Photo credit: Maggie Martinez At 87 years, Kathi Cellura has energy that belies her age. She moves around her villa with apparent ease, presenting meticulously arranged collections of angels,…
December 18, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Raises Nearly $9 Million for Disaster Response and Recovery After Historic Hurricane Season
Funds support both immediate needs and long-term assistance in the hard-hit region SARASOTA, FL – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has so far raised nearly $9 million in eight…
December 17, 2024
Patriot Plaza MORALE Unveiling
A few years ago, the photographs in the Testimonies tablets at Patriot Plaza endured unexpected weathering and required replacement. Only seven original photographs installed remained in good…
December 17, 2024
Rise Above Performing Arts Awarded $15,000 Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Rise Above Performing Arts is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Capacity Building Grant from the Edward K. Roberts Emerging Needs Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County…
December 16, 2024
It doesn't add up: Sarasota County's affordable housing crisis
For the past several years, Sarasota County has experienced an influx of new residents that has resulted in a six percent increase in the population overall, and the trend is expected to conti…
December 13, 2024
Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Bring Underserved Families Together for Lights in Bloom®
More than 1,300 local children, families, teachers, and school staff enjoyed complimentary access to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Lights in Bloom® holiday light show this season th…
December 13, 2024
Sarasota Catholic School awarded $10,000 grant
St. Martha Catholic School in Sarasota was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support the implementation of a donor database. The grant was provided by…
December 13, 2024
Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Need
As our Community Foundation celebrates the 25th anniversary of Season of Sharing, historic hurricane activity in our region reminds us just how valuable this time-tested and trusted safety net…