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Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County was created in 1979 by the Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council to encourage philanthropic individuals to leave a charitable legacy to the citizens of Sarasota County.
Since 1979, the Community Foundation has been making the important connection between individuals' personal memories, passions, dreams and the fulfillment of their charitable goals. We help create permanent charitable funds of everlasting impact. These funds ensure that people of vision will have an enduring influence on the life of their community and the charitable causes they hold dear, that is truly For Good.
Since 1979, the Community Foundation has been making the important connection between individuals' personal memories, passions, dreams and the fulfillment of their charitable goals. We help create permanent charitable funds of everlasting impact. These funds ensure that people of vision will have an enduring influence on the life of their community and the charitable causes they hold dear, that is truly For Good.
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The Future is Female at SMARTgirl 2019
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
... they heard from supporting sponsors like Mark Smith of The Ringling Museum and Roxie Jerde of the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
... they heard from supporting sponsors like Mark Smith of The Ringling Museum and Roxie Jerde of the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more
Sarasota County approves new, smaller measure to create affordable housing
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Lee Wetherington Foundation and donors of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County supported Harvest House with more than a quarter...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The Lee Wetherington Foundation and donors of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County supported Harvest House with more than a quarter...more
Editorial: Season of Sharing keeps on giving
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The campaign's leaders, at the Herald-Tribune and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, have changed over its almost two decades, but...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
The campaign's leaders, at the Herald-Tribune and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, have changed over its almost two decades, but...more
Business People: Promotions, awards and new hires in Sarasota and Manatee
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
She is chair of the New College board of trustees, a director of Planned Parenthood, the New College Foundation and the Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
She is chair of the New College board of trustees, a director of Planned Parenthood, the New College Foundation and the Community Foundation...more
Attorney finds career niche with community foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation
Hillstrom connected Pennewill with Roxie Jerde, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. One of the largest...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation
Hillstrom connected Pennewill with Roxie Jerde, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. One of the largest...more
Season of Sharing fund tops $20 million in 19 years
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
More than 3,000 recipients were assisted in 2018, Community Foundation CEO Roxie told a celebratory gathering of donors and service...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
More than 3,000 recipients were assisted in 2018, Community Foundation CEO Roxie told a celebratory gathering of donors and service...more
6th annual Embracing Dr. Seuss' Differences Day is March 1
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
... Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is participating through funding from The Patterson Foundation, the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
... Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is participating through funding from The Patterson Foundation, the Community Foundation of Sarasota...more
Harvest House includes the arts in its many programs
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Speakers included Mike Kennedy from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Veronica Brady from Gulf Coast Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Speakers included Mike Kennedy from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Veronica Brady from Gulf Coast Community...more
Sarasota philanthropist Gerri Aaron dies
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
... Black Theatre Troupe and Season of Sharing, the effort between the Herald-Tribune and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County that lends...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
... Black Theatre Troupe and Season of Sharing, the effort between the Herald-Tribune and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County that lends...more
Mote Marine celebrates women, philanthropy and science
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Mote Marine celebrates women, philanthropy and science .... She outlined the reasons why women are now steering the philanthropic boat, and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Mote Marine celebrates women, philanthropy and science .... She outlined the reasons why women are now steering the philanthropic boat, and...more
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