Safe Children Coalition celebrates futures reimagined during Giving Breakfast

Child welfare organization recognizes community leaders and partners, and announces the completion of its Youth Shelter Campaign

First Tee Sarasota/Manatee to present free Junior Golf Clinic on April 4

During the LECOM Suncoast Classic, children are invited to experience golf demonstrations and instruction

WBTT announces auditions for ‘Stage of Discovery’ musical theatre camp

Now entering its 11th year, summer arts program offers teens rigorous training in dance, acting, singing and other disciplines

Sunshine From Darkness presents annual mental health summit

The Step Into the Light Mental Health Summit on May 2 at Mote SEA will serve as a powerful day of insights, connection and hope

My Hometown Fest returns for a day of music, food, drink and community

Sertoma Club presents 11th annual installment of popular fundraising event to help children with hearing and communication challenges

Music Compound presents Music Summer Camps

Area students can enjoy full or half-day music instruction and performance opportunities from June 1 through July 31 at local music school

Safe Children Coalition hosts Fatherhood Initiative Health Fair

Program that equips fathers with resources to get and stay engaged in their children’s lives holds event promoting healthier lifestyles

Harvest House makes magic during recent Home Again Luncheon

Unique event reveals the ‘transformation behind the curtain’ and raises over $350,000 for supportive housing and mental health care

Grant supports area families with essential household items during holiday financial literacy fair

Indelible Management Solutions, Inc. and Indelible Impacts, Inc. grant of $25,000 to Safe Children Coalition benefits client families

Music Compound presents 2026 Spring Fling

Music school invites area families to event featuring area businesses showcasing their camps, classes and other child-focused offerings

Rowlett Middle Academy Celebrates Locals Government Officials

Rowlett Middle Academy hosted Local Government Day, where students met community officials, learned how local agencies serve residents.

Safe Children Coalition VP named president of charitable planning group

Jacqueline House, MBA, CFRE becomes the first-ever African American president of Charitable Gift Planners of Southwest Florida

​Music Compound celebrates a decade of community impact

Music school holds 10-Year Anniversary Celebration at The Grove, with 220 in attendance

United Way Suncoast, Goodwill continue partnership to provide free tax preparation

Collaboration – through the IRS VITA program – helps community members who earn $96,000 or less to file taxes for free, maximize refunds

Goodwill announces 2026 Community Ambassador Awards honorees

Nonprofit organization will recognize outstanding advocates and supporters – and one special team member – during celebratory luncheon

Harvest House to host 14th annual Home Again Luncheon: Making Magic

Unique event will reveal the ‘transformation behind the curtain’ as inspirational fundraiser comes home to Harvest House campus

Music Compound to celebrate its 10th anniversary

Music school grows from school project to a decade of impact on area families, events and nonprofits; will celebrate with party on Jan. 30

Safe Children Coalition provides holiday gifts for hundreds of foster kids

The annual ‘SCC Angels’ program helps to fulfill holiday gift wish lists for children in foster care and other vulnerable children

Goodwill Manasota to open Bookstore & ADC on Longboat Key

First-ever Goodwill retail location on Longboat Key to feature thousands of books and convenient attended donation center

Phase II of residential construction to bring another 86 homes to Bradenton’s Aqua by the Bay

American Momentum Bank providing $22 million builder line of credit for construction of the first residential development in the master-plan

Safe Children Coalition seeking additional adoptive families

Thousands of children in the region need safe, loving homes; next virtual training for potential adoptive families begins in January

Forza Wealth Management moves, celebrates 10th anniversary

Fee-Only advisory firm manages nearly $400 million in assets and looks forward to further strategic growth at its new, larger location

Donation to Safe Children Coalition elevates Youth Shelter Campaign to Phase II

Second gift of $250,000 from the Leonard and Judith Schwartzbaum Family Foundation caps child welfare agency’s Phase I goal of $9 million

WBTT Successfully Participates in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program

Training and support through the Digital Accelerator Program will help WBTT use digital platforms to reach new and existing audiences

WBTT breaks fundraising record during fall gala

Thanks to sponsors and supporters, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe raises over $500,000 to support its mission and operations

Two rare waterfront parcels totaling 4.4 acres in Palmetto hit market

Seller engages Ian Black Real Estate as exclusive listing agent for properties in Riviera Dunes community

Bradenton’s Brandon Becomes Tesla’s Buffing Bandit

Bradenton’s Brandon Becomes Tesla’s Buffing Bandit in Hilarious Smackdown of Democrat Vandals

World-Class Bradenton Mural Unveiled , Bradenton Mural

World-Class Bradenton Mural Unveiled: A Burst of Culture, Unity, and Creativity Takes Flight!

Rainbow Cone Launches Campaign to Support Florida Hurricane Relief

Nationwide Giveback Effort Raises Funds for Manatee Community Foundation’s Disaster Recovery Fund

Bradenton's Skincare Boutique Hosts Anniversary Ribbon Cutting

Leah Chavie Skincare Boutique's anniversary ribbon cutting commemorates Leah Chavie's four years in business in Florida

SCFCS Graduate Named a Champion of Health Care

Gabriella Cortes-Alban Supports Healthy Teens as a Teen Health Educator

SCF Announces Summer Open Houses in Bradenton and Venice

June 12 in Venice and June 13 in Bradenton

SCF Boasts Flexible Enrollment Options This Summer and Fall

Full-Term and Accelerated Pace Classes Available

SCF Celebrates Spring Graduation

Graduates earned two- and four-year degrees and workforce certificates.

Adult daycare, memory care center adds University Parkway location

In addition to Sarasota location, Town Square opens Bradenton location + adds to leadership with local hire

New Locally-Owned Neighborhood Pet Store Creates a Pet Lover's Haven

Pet Supplies Plus of Parrish to Offer Array of Natural Foods, Toys, Goods & Hassle-Free Services

Maverick’s Rhythm & Rave Returns to Rock SCF Bradenton

Music and fun for the whole family

SCF Expands STEM Camps in Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch

Campers will learn about careers in numerous high tech fields

Faculty Union Responds to SCF Art Exhibit Actions

Executive Committee speaks out on College's attempt to remove "diversity" and "justice" from art .

Celebrate Black History Month with SCF & Family Heritage House Museum

Celebrate Black History Month by visiting the treasured African American gallery and resource center at the Family Heritage House Museum