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Parenting Matters Receives $8,000 Grant to Strengthen Family Support Services in Sarasota County

March 28, 2026 | Charities

A respected nonprofit that has spent more than three decades helping families across Southwest Florida is preparing for its next chapter of growth. Parenting Matters has been awarded an $8,000 Capacity Building Grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, funding that will help the orga…

Food Hub

Efelt Food Hub Opens to Serve Manatee County

January 22, 2026 | Charities

Through the generosity of numerous donors and community partners, EFELT (Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies) has officially opened a new food storage and distribution hub at Bradenton Lodge #1511, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s ongoing mission to combat childhood hunger in Man…

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The Season of Giving: Local Organizations Making a Difference Before Thanksgiving

November 17, 2025 | Charities

As the holiday season approaches, the Suncoast comes alive with twinkling lights, laughter, and a spirit of generosity that warms even the chilliest November evenings. Beneath the joy and celebration, this time of year is also a reminder of what truly matters: giving, connecting, and caring for one…

Charlee and Nova

Swordfish Grill & Tiki Hosts “Giving Back” Benefit for Charlee & Nova on October 20

August 31, 2025 | Charities, Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sande Caplin Sande Caplin & Associates / The Suncoast Post Email: info@suncoastpost.com | Phone: (941) 347-4500 Cortez, FL – On Sunday, October 20, 2025, the community is invited to come together for a heartwarming and powerful evening of music, compassio…

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Bishop-Parker Foundation Awards $35,000 Grant to Support Manatee Families Through Parenting Matters Programs

August 9, 2025 | Charities

Parenting Matters, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families across Manatee County, has received a generous $35,000 grant from the Bishop-Parker Foundation. The funding will allow the organization to continue its impactful work through two vital programs—Parent Partner and Chosen Fami…

Children's Advocacy Center

Naples Hooters Continues Tradition of Supporting Children’s Advocacy Center

January 4, 2025 | Charities

Representatives from Hooters of Naples, including several Hooters Calendar Girls and alumni, presented a donation of $11,000, along with books and stuffed animals, to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County (CAC). This annual holiday tradition has, over the past eight years, resulted in Na…

Charity Plunge

New Year’s Day, The Charity Event of the Year at Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub in Bradenton, Florida

December 30, 2024 | Charities

It’s hard to believe that 17 years have passed since the inception of the first Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge. Organized by Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub in Bradenton, Florida, this remarkable event has continued to capture the spirit of giving. Amidst challenging times faced by many Florida commun…

The Dunkin’® Joy in Childhood Foundation® Grants $65,000 to Tampa Bay Area Organizations Fighting Childhood Hunger and Illness

December 1, 2024 | Charities

On Tuesday, November 12, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation and local Tampa Bay Dunkin’ franchisees presented a total of $65,000 in grants to five local organizations in the greater Tampa Bay area to provide the simple joys of childhood to kids battling hunger or illness.* Grant recipients inc…

Adoption

Giving Thanks and Giving Back: National Adoption Awareness Month on the Suncoast

November 18, 2024 | Charities

As Thanksgiving draws near, we find ourselves surrounded by reminders of gratitude, family, and the warmth of home. November also happens to be National Adoption Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about children waiting to find a family to call their own. Here on Florida’s Sunco…

Boat Rides

Boat Sides Fundraiser to Benefit Residents of Cortez, Florida

October 30, 2024 | Charities

BOAT RIDES fundraiser to benefit residents of Cortez impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Cortez is considered the oldest surviving fishing village in Florida, dating back to the 1880’s. The needs are still many, and you can help make a difference! On Saturday, November 2nd from 10am-6pm, c…

Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation Announces Hurricane Relief Community Match Campaign

October 27, 2024 | Charities

The Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation (LWRCF) announces the launch of its Hurricane Relief Community Match Campaign. In difficult times such as these, LWRCF wants to be the philanthropic pillar of Lakewood Ranch to help nonprofits seeking grants to help those who experienced hurric…