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 3, 2024
Area's housing dilemma emphasized; Study outlines massive affordability crisis
When it comes to affordable housing, the Sarasota-Manatee County region is in the hole by between 10,000 and 20,000 rental units, according to a recent study by the Florida Housing Coalition.<…
December 3, 2024
Season of Sharing helps beloved Sarasota school counselor and family after storm damage
As a counselor and cheerleading coach at Sarasota High School, Ciara Van Ness was accustomed to having a strong antenna attuned to students' needs.
A driven kid herself back in high…
November 27, 2024
Sarasota's Season of Sharing program pays some families' bills as they recover from hurricane season
Cecilia Grove didn’t work for 38 days after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge flooded the kitchen of the restaurant where she waits tables. The Cottage, a local and tourist favorite o…
June 14, 2024
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $10,000 Grant to Goodwill SWFL
FORT MYERS, Fla. - June 13, 2024 - PRLog -- The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded a $10,000 grant to Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. to support a customer serv…
May 28, 2024
A Heart Needs a Home
Claudia Barnett remembers the first place she truly felt at home. In truth, her address was in the small town of Leonia, New Jersey. But her heart was at home in New York. Specifically, her gr…
February 15, 2024
“Season of Sharing” Surpasses $4.2 Million in Donations in 24th Annual Campaign
Seven matching gifts totaling $700,000 contributed by The Patterson Foundation enhance the millions provided by the community to support neighbors in need all year long. SARASOTA, FL – T…
February 12, 2024
Season of Sharing and the stories we write together
If you've ever experienced the joy of reading a book with a child or making up a story with them, then you know how the guidelines we rely on as adults - like every action has an equal and opp…