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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast Announces its 2021-2022 Sarasota Community Board

August 1, 2021 | Charities

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…

Tickets on Sale for “Giving Back” Charity Event at the Swordfish Grill & Tiki!

July 21, 2021 | Charities

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…

SUMMER FLING! Fundraiser to Help Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary in Myakka City

June 8, 2021 | Charities

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

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Welcomes Teresa Taft

April 22, 2021 | Charities

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. …

Blessing Bags Project

The Blessing Bags Project – Bringing a Touch of Hope to the Suncoast

January 13, 2021 | Charities

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…

Perlman Music Program

The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Receives a Major Gift

December 13, 2020 | Charities

The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast (Perlman Suncoast) announces the recent gift of $500,000 from the Daniel E. Offutt, III Charitable Trust.“Dan was always interested in young people pursuing their interests and would have been delighted to know that these funds will support those endeavors,” sai…

Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge

Take a Dip for a Good Cause with the Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge

December 9, 2020 | Charities

The Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge was initially brought into existence 13 years ago. At the time, a few patrons of the neighborhood Tiki Bar (Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub in Bradenton, Florida) got together and approached Clancy’s to join in and host the festivities on January 1, 2009. Mel & R…

Painting with a Twist

Painting with a Twist to Host Fundraising Event In-person & Virtual

November 2, 2020 | Charities

Painting with a Twist Bradenton hosts a monthly event, with proceeds from the evening going to a local charity or non-profit organization through it’s Painting with a Purpose program. The event is hosted just like any other fun night out at the Studio, with a tiny twist (no pun intended). At the …

Truly Valued – A Suncoast Non-profit’s Success Story During the Pandemic

October 6, 2020 | Charities

The pandemic caused the leadership Team of Truly Valued, a non-profit 501(c)(3) in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, to quickly reimagine their mentorship program for middle and high school young women. They skillfully transitioned to a creative virtual environment without pausing for a moment. Thei…

The Blessing Bags Project

The Blessing Bags Project – Caring for the Homeless and Less Fortunate on the Suncoast

September 30, 2020 | Charities

This has been a tough year for many here on the Suncoast. Yet there are organizations like The Blessing Bags Project that long before 2020 were caring for those less fortunate in our communities. This group of volunteers and strategic partnerships throughout the Suncoast seeks to provide basic an…

Weston Hermann Drive-By Fundraiser leads in the virtual Dick Vitale Gala

August 29, 2020 | Charities

As a lead into the V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, and ESPN Hall of Fame Sportscaster Dick Vitale’s now virtual Dick Vitale Gala, the Weston Hermann Drive-By Fundraiser will be held on Sept. 4, 2020. The Weston Hermann Drive-By Fundraiser Weston …