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The Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) is gearing up for another year of community connection, education, and family fun with the return of its monthly Fire Station Open Houses in 2026. Launched as a countywide initiative in 2024, the program continues to grow—welcoming thousands of residents each year who come to meet their local firefighters, […]
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Very Important Information from the team at the Suncoast Blood Center- My name is Giselle Arocho, Communication Coordinator, at SunCoast Blood Center. We would like to ask for your help to spread the word about the EMERGENCY NEED for blood donations. Multiple blood centers across the country, in particular Texas where blood center operations have […]
Written by Jenn Sams on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.
Just a few short months ago, the Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab (SSC) rapidly shifted its work to design, prototype and fabricate face masks and shields to help fill the growing shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among healthcare workers as the COVID-19 pandemic developed. With the support of over 250 volunteers, the SSC COVID-19 […]
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SunCoast Blood Bank to give free movie tickets to donors around Thanksgiving Sarasota, FL- Sam Woolf, local singer-songwriter, donated his time to help SunCoast Blood Bank (SCBB) during the busy holiday months by taping a public service announcement for television. Sam and SCBB are asking blood and platelet donors to help keep the inventory of […]
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Please help! There is a critical shortage of blood supply in our area. Suncoast Blood Centers needs your help now. Donating blood is a simple process and takes less than an hour of your time. You will be helping to save lives. With the new Covid19 variant raging, the need is more critical than ever. […]
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In celebration of National Blood Donor Day, SunCoast Blood Centers will honor Sarasota High School seniors and twin brothers Christian and Alexander Wertheim for their outstanding dedication to saving lives through blood donation. The brothers are among just 15 students to receive the prestigious 2025 SunCoast Blood Centers Scholarship, which recognizes young leaders making a […]
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SunCoast Blood Centers invites you to participate in the 17th Annual Pints for Play Radiothon Blood Drive on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 6 AM to 6 PM. This life-saving event is organized in collaboration with WSRZ 107.9’s Jones and Company. SCBB Blood Drive Event Highlights: Exclusive Donor Perks: Special Feature: This year’s Pints for […]
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January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to highlight the incredible impact of blood donation and encourage communities to roll up their sleeves for a life-saving cause. Here on the Suncoast, where the warm sun meets a spirit of generosity, it’s the perfect time to make a difference. Whether you’re a long-time donor or […]
Written by Jenn Sams on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.
After a record-breaking turnout at the Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab (SSC) blood drive in July 2020, the SunCoast Blood Centers (SCBC) blood mobiles are making a return on November 5. While the summer drive drew an astonishing crowd of over 70 donors and produced enough blood to save a potential 170 lives, blood and […]
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We saw on Facebook that the SunCoast Blood Centers needs blood and plasma and thought you’d like to know. COVID-19 Antibody Testing PLEASE share! What you need to know about COVID-19 antibody testing at SunCoast Blood Centers: All donors will be tested at no charge You must meet all donor eligibility guidelines to donate and […]
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The demand for blood products is increasing dramatically as the state of Florida reopens. Elective surgeries have resumed, and more people are out and about which increases the chances of traumas. SunCoast Blood Centers blood drive needs ALL blood types, including yours! Blood Drive Saturday, June 139 to 4 pmBradenton Woman’s Club, 1705 Manatee Ave […]