SARASOTA, Fla. (Aug. 10, 2021) – Students from the University of South Florida and Ringling College of Art and Design found an unusual way to spend their summer break, supporting a gopher tortoise habitat on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.The students – USF biology majors Ryan Sampson, Yaritza Vargas and Milena Nesic and Ringling photography major Tammy-Mariah Gill – … [Read more...] about USF, Ringling College students collaborate to study, preserve tortoise habitat at USF Sarasota-Manatee campus
Education
New College Foundation Raises $9.1 million in Record-Setting Year for Philanthropy
Outpouring of support reflects a trend of significant philanthropic contributions acknowledging New College’s stature as one of the nation’s leading liberal arts public colleges. (August 12, 2021) The New College Foundation recently marked its most successful year of fundraising in the organization’s history. According to Executive Director MaryAnne Young, the Foundation … [Read more...] about New College Foundation Raises $9.1 million in Record-Setting Year for Philanthropy
Help a Florida Cause in Your Community Win a $25,000 Grant!
Communities across the United States answered the call from State Farm® to submit causes that would make a positive impact in their neighborhoods. Now these projects need your help by voting for them to bring money to their communities. From August 18 through August 27, U.S. residents who are 18 and older with a valid email address can vote for their favorite cause at … [Read more...] about Help a Florida Cause in Your Community Win a $25,000 Grant!
McCune Family Foundation Makes $50,000 Investment in Early Childhood Education
Having access to a high-quality education in the earliest stages of a child’s development sets them up for a lifetime of success. The McCune Family Foundation has awarded Children First a $50,000 grant in support of scholarships for Sarasota County’s most economically vulnerable children, ages six weeks to five years old. Scholarships ensure access to comprehensive services … [Read more...] about McCune Family Foundation Makes $50,000 Investment in Early Childhood Education
Canterbury School of Florida Appoints Hollis Amley as New Head of School
St. Petersburg, FL — After completing a national search, Canterbury School of Florida is excited to announce Hollis Amley has been unanimously appointed as their ninth Head of School, effective July 1st, 2022. Hollis will fulfill her duties as Head of Upper School at St. John’s School in Houston, Texas, a position she’s held for the past seven years, before returning to her … [Read more...] about Canterbury School of Florida Appoints Hollis Amley as New Head of School