Charities

The 2022 Party Under the Stars is coming on February 26, 2022, from 6-10 p.m. The theme will be a masquerade Mardi Gras style held at the Sarasota Hyatt Regency. If you have never attended one of these events, you are in for a real treat. It has been named the Best Local Event in recent years wit…

In 2020, Entre Nous Club of Manatee like most non-profit organizations has had to be creative and think outside of the box to continue to support the community.  Known for our annual Tour of Homes, the Club typically raises around $40,000 each year. With that money, we have always given back 100%…

The Hermitage Artist Retreat raised more than $225,000 at the 2021 Artful Lobster luncheon on November 13. Now in its thirteenth year, the Artful Lobster raises valuable funds for the Hermitage’s renowned artist residency program and community programming initiatives. Amidst limited capacity and …

Suncoast Charities for Children is proud to announce the distribution of $123,423.00 to support children, teens, and adults with special needs here in the local Sarasota community.  The largest distribution made was $85,000 to the Suncoast Foundation in support of necessary repairs and capit…

For the second year in a row, the Covid19 Pandemic has forced the postponement of one of the most important charity events in our area.  For many years, the “Giving Back” event has been held at the Swordfish Grill & Tiki in Cortez, Florida.  This would have been the 7th year. One…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast is proud to announce its 2021-2022 Sarasota community board members to the organization. A local nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring potential in the youth across the Sun Coast, elected Carrie Collins, vice president of Aladdin Equipment Company…

One of the biggest events of the year is being held Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the Swordfish Grill & Tiki.  Tickets are now available for the “Giving Back” event and this year’s benefactors are Hunger’s End and The Blessing Bags Project. The four-hour event features wonderful liv…

Join us for live music by Bri Rivera, food, drinks, dozens of raffles donated by local businesses, and a 50/50 drawing. While you are there enjoy a meet and greet with some of the FANS animals and be sure to enter the pool tournament with first and second place prize packages. The Sanctuary needs…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast is pleased to announce the addition of Teresa Taft to its dynamic team, as its Community Volunteer Recruiter. The organization will “end the wait,” by providing a positive role model in the life of a child who is waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister. …

Everyone can agree 2020 will be one for the record books and not soon forgotten. We all learned how strong we were as the pandemic sickened and killed people across the globe. Loved ones got sick, many people quarantined for long periods without any direct human contact outside those they lived w…