‘Free Second Sundays @ SAM’ includes Free Museum Admission, Musical Interludes on the Marcy & Michael KleinPlaza; Mary’s Front Porch storytelling; ‘What’s Your Medium?’ all-age art activities; … [Read more...] about Free Second Sundays at Sarasota Art Museum to Continue through 2022
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$50,000 Grant Benefits The Florida Center’s Early Childhood Court Program
SARASOTA - The Florida Center for Early Childhood received a $50,000 grant from the Bishop-Parker Foundation to benefit its Early Childhood Court Program (ECC) in Manatee County. The Florida Center’s ECC program is designed to expedite the process for young children who enter the welfare system, as they are in a critical phase of development and very vulnerable to … [Read more...] about $50,000 Grant Benefits The Florida Center’s Early Childhood Court Program
Child Protection Center Expanding in South County
As the population in South Sarasota County continues to grow at a rapid pace, the area has seen a simultaneous increase in the need for child abuse services. To meet this growing need, the Child Protection Center (CPC) has recently closed on a new property and building in North Port. From the year 2000 through 2020, the population of North Port grew by 213%- almost ten times … [Read more...] about Child Protection Center Expanding in South County
United Way Suncoast’s VITA program readies for another tax season
The United Way Suncoast's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program began taking appointments today (Jan. 18), just six days before tax return season officially starts. The Internal Revenue Service is starting the season 17 days earlier than last year. Why? It anticipates delays in delivering returns because there's still a backlog from last year's returns. Plus, COVID and a … [Read more...] about United Way Suncoast’s VITA program readies for another tax season
Conservation Foundation permanently protects 14.38 acres in Manatee County
OSPREY, FL (January 18, 2022) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast announces the permanent protection of 14.38 acres in Manatee County. This newly protected land is located between Manatee County’s Braden River Park to the south and the Honi Hanta Girl Scout Camp to the north and east. The protection was made possible thanks to a generous conservation easement donation … [Read more...] about Conservation Foundation permanently protects 14.38 acres in Manatee County