Delta Sigma Theta’s Bradenton Chapter Honors Six Women at Social Action Luncheon
Six women were recognized for leadership, advocacy and service at the Bradenton Alumnae Chapter’s democracy-themed Social Action Luncheon.
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Community
Newtown Business Council Directs $100,000 in Grants to Nine Nonprofits
A community-led grantmaking initiative directs $100,000 to nine nonprofits serving Sarasota’s Newtown, supporting disaster resilience, health, youth enrichment and more.
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Zeta Phi Beta Workshops Help Students Navigate Scholarships in Sarasota, Manatee
Free workshops in Sarasota and Bradenton helped high school seniors and college-bound students learn how to research and apply for scholarships.
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Sarasota Students Tackle Voting, Misinformation at CATA Forum
At Ringling College, Sarasota-area high school and college students joined community members to discuss voting, misinformation and civic engagement ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Sarasota NAACP honors community leaders at 41st Freedom Awards Gala
At its 41st annual Freedom Awards Gala, the Sarasota County NAACP honored local students, educators, organizations and civic leaders whose work strengthens the community. The celebration also reflects a local civil-rights legacy that continues to inspire new generations.
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VA awards $113 million to Florida groups addressing veteran homelessness
The VA awarded $113.3 million to 42 Florida organizations to help prevent and address veteran homelessness in fiscal year 2027. Here’s what the grants support—and where veterans can get help.
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Suncoast Women of Action Honors Nine Sarasota Leaders at 12th Annual Luncheon
Suncoast Women of Action honored nine Sarasota leaders at its 12th annual luncheon, “Women Leading with a Purpose,” on Sept. 19. The event celebrated women whose work spans healthcare, education, faith, journalism and community service while highlighting civic engagement and the legacy of Sarasota pioneer Mary Emma Jones.
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Goodwill Manasota and SunCoast Blood Centers Collect 671 Blood Donations
Goodwill Manasota and SunCoast Blood Centers collected 671 blood donations through 47 summer blood drives held at Goodwill locations across the region.
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John Hawthorne Made Sarasota’s Newtown His Home
Lori Benton remembers John Hawthorne, a mentor and redevelopment leader who devoted himself to Sarasota’s historic Newtown community and the people who called it home.
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Sarasota’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park Receives $1.1 Million Upgrade
Sarasota’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park is undergoing a $1.1 million redevelopment that will add accessible walkways, a new event plaza, shaded gazebos, recreation tables, improved lighting, new seating, and additional trees.
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