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The Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab is thrilled to announce it was recently awarded a $20,000 grant from The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation to help enhance its fabrication lab and student-led programming, propelling efforts to ignite curiosity and innovation in the community. “We are delighted to support the essential experiential learning that takes […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, Florida) today announced a $50,000 Arts & Culture Grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation for the Hermitage’s “Build Back Stronger: Campus, Community, Care” project. Born out of lingering hurricane repair needs, this multi-component project will enhance the accessibility, sustainability, and security of the Hermitage’s campus. The […]
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The Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab is proud to announce it has received a $40,845 grant from The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation to enhance its ability to serve as a hub for transformative education and exploration. “We are honored to partner with the Fab Lab in growing the opportunity for students to gain […]
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Who loves a good thriller? After our recent hurricane scare, I’m not referring to the real-life, Mother Nature kind of scare, I am referring to a page-turner. If you have been in the throes of a romantic liaison with a good book, the kind you cannot easily leave and the kind you live the rest of your life quickly just to return to those pages in that binding then you know what I mean.
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WSLR-LP, Sarasota’s homegrown listener-supported community radio station, will celebrate 17 years on-the-air this year. Over that time hundreds of local residents have had the opportunity to produce their own music and public affairs shows. With the help of a generous grant from the Selby Foundation and supporters that purchased engraved bricks, WSLR+Fogartyville has installed an outdoor pavilion […]
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We’re highlighting some very interesting historical places including Sarasota’s Civic Center and Theatre Arts District. We all love Sarasota, no doubt; now, learning about the fascinating architecture and landmarks will make our piece of paradise even more special. Check-in next week for more Sarasota history! We hope you enjoy the tour! These wonderful snippets were […]
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The Giving Challenge is a fast‐paced 24-hour fundraising event that serves more than 450 nonprofit organizations located throughout Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto and Charlotte counties. Since the Giving Challenge begin in 2012, donors have given their financial support to local nonprofits by providing more than $15 million to the organizations of their choosing. Last year’s Giving Challenge set an unprecedented amount of raised funds when more than $7 million was donated in just 24 hours to benefit the 449 nonprofits involved.
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Thirty seven years have passed since Manatee Children’s Services mission to prevent child abuse was initiated. Since 1977, our donor’s generous support has helped improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of at-risk children & their family members. Your donation can help ensure this most vulnerable population, child victims of abuse, receive the quality services […]
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Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents the Yamazalde Trio on November 2 at Church of the Palms, Winner’s Circle on November 7 at Sarasota Yacht Club, PROJECT Trio on November 19 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and Excelsis Percussion Quartet on November 24 at First Presbyterian Church. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit […]
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Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present 26 concerts during its 29th season, Talent Unveiled. The season – sponsored by Ernie Kretzmer – runs from September 22, 2024 through May 8, 2025 and offers a diverse range of musical experiences featuring emerging and established classical, jazz, pops, and chamber artists. Discounted tickets are available through […]
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The Hermitage Artist Retreat in Sarasota announced today that the Hermitage has been awarded nearly a dozen grants totaling over $238,000 that will support a variety of programs and initiatives, including residencies for Hermitage Fellows, arts education support, and program accessibility. Grants were awarded by the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Amphion Foundation, Gulf Coast […]