Alison Thomas Is Changing the Lives of People With Developmental Disabilities

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Alison Thomas Is Changing the Lives of People With Developmental Disabilities

“We wanted parents to go to work knowing their children were getting a quality education and could go out and have an independent life after graduation.” Read More »

That's the Spirit

A New Exhibition at The Ringling Delivers Chills, Thrills and Plenty of Historic Curiosities

Spiritualism became a huge movement in America in the 19th century. Read More »

Mental Health Through The Eyes Of...

Gulf Coast Community Foundation met with four individuals to share their experiences with mental health. Read More »

AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE

A Midcentury Modern Gem in Southgate Offers a Peek into the Past

Today, 25 years after purchasing the home for $86,500, it’s a time capsule that owner Scott Spear wants to pass on to another aficionado. Read More »

Who's in store

Lindsey McDaniel of Laura Jean’s Consignments Shares Three Favorite Recent Finds

In 1992, McDaniel’s mother, Laura Jean, decided to open a consignment store. Thirty-three years later, it’s still going strong. Read More »

Join the Child Protection Center in Celebrating 45 Years of Helping Children Thrive

Blue Ties and Butterflies: A Night of Transformational Healing Read More »

Once Upon a time in florida

A Journey Through Old Florida With the State’s Last Cowboys

The seven-day, six-night reenactment offered 350 people on horseback the chance to push 500 head of cattle through 80 contiguous miles of Florida. Read More »

Unity Awards

Join Us for Our Unity Awards Celebration!

Join us to honor our 2025 Unity Award winners! Plus: On the eve of her retirement from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Roxie Jerde will discuss the power of philanthropy, the importance of legacies and how every person has a role to play in building a community. Read More »