"It took me over 30 years to find my true profession and I couldn't be happier," that was the reaction from Oak Park School Teacher Steven Leavitt when he was surprised with $500.
Mayors’ Feed the Hungry partnered with the National PTSD Service Association in a “Pets are Hungry, Too!” people and pet food drive on Saturday in Sutton Park. The food drive benefitted families and veterans struggling to feed their four-legged fur babies due to the COVID–19 pandemic.
Suzi Shea is the newest Chalkboard Champion and recipient of $500 from May Custom Home. Shea retired from teaching after three decades and started volunteering at the school before becoming a full-time teacher again.
The City of Sarasota announced today a free webinar in partnership with Legal Aid of Manasota. This webinar is aimed at helping residents with title-related questions, especially in circumstances of home inheritance.
Kurt Hoffman – whose career includes stints with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, as Assistant State Attorney for the 12th District, and most recently as General Counsel and Captain -- then Colonel under Sheriff Tom Knight --took office today.
The holidays can be a financially difficult time for all and you don’t need to bear the burden alone. There are multiple resources across the Suncoast that can help you with food for the holidays.
"She's such a great teacher and the kids really love her," said Raymond Wilson just before ABC 7 surprised the newest Sarasota County Chalkboard Champion.
Chief Bernadette DiPino tells me those pop-up block parties are a safety concern in many ways from noise, traffic, and most importantly it can be a breeding ground for COVID-19.
After Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, join us for GIVING TUESDAY, a global day of philanthropy, in support of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee and All Faiths Food Bank as we come together to feed those in need..
In response to freezing temperatures, The Charlotte County Homeless Coalition in Port Charlotte, will provide shelter to people who need refuge from the cold.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians about the possibility of charity fraud occurring on Giving Tuesday, and the precautions that they need to take.
After your belly is full of your Thanksgiving meal and you’re looking to find some great Black Friday deals online, you can easily help Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee County.
As the eye of Tropical Storm Eta inches closer to the Sunshine State, people across the Suncoast are hunkering down as they waited for the worst of the weather to pass by. Retirement communities like Plymouth Harbor near St. Armands Circle said they were prepared for anything.
Mayors’ Feed the Hungry is asking schools, businesses, community associations, service clubs, and organizations to collect money that will be used to purchase $10 food gift cards for families in need.
All Faiths hopes to provide 9,000 turkeys and 4 million meals to feed children, families, veterans and seniors this holiday season and community members who are facing hunger.
Many are being bombarded with elections ads, texts, and calls can be left feeling so overwhelmed. Health experts on the Suncoast say there are different ways to cope with election stress disorder.
The boat captain who says the owner is still trying to recover financially from that boat crash. He says Brendan Sheridan stole the boat before crashing it.
Hundreds of families lines up at Renaissance on 9th in Bradenton to receive free food during a distribution put together by Meals on Wheels of Manatee and sponsors.
Proceeds raised from Thunder By The Bay provide financial support to Suncoast Charities for Children impacting six area local non-profit agencies serving over 5,000 children, teens, and adults with special needs.
The North American Butterfly Association (NABA) names the Monty Andrews Arboretum in West Blalock Park in Venice a Certified Butterfly Garden. The certificate confirms the garden/habitat provides resources to increase the world’s butterfly population
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) received a nearly $5 million emergency grant to implement a Crisis Counseling Program to help Floridians respond to the behavioral health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
All donors will receive a free Halloween t-shirt and a wellness checkup to include blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse, and cholesterol screening. Additionally, a free COVID-19 antibody test is available for all successful donors.
The organization released a statement developed by Selby Gardens' Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce. The organization says this statement will guide the effort to ensure that all in the community - regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or financial status - feel welcome.
The Sarasota Police Department is partnering with Alert Today Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) to educate the community on the importance of avoiding distracted driving.
The Venice Police Department will join several law enforcement agencies throughout Sarasota County on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day so citizens may properly dispose of prescription medications.
Prime Day is Amazon’s annual sale event exclusively for Prime members. It features two days of special savings on thousands of items across all product categories. Amazon confirmed on September 27 that Prime Day will be held on Oct. 13-14, 2020. The deals will go live starting at midnight PDT.
The grand opening of Sandlot Off-Road Adventure Park opens Oct. 9. The park is formerly known as Florida Tracks and Trails and will reopen under different ownership.
National Faith and Blue Weekend aims to bring together hundreds of houses of worship across the country to organize local activities with their community’s law enforcement professionals.
Over a dozen companies are looking to fill more than 200 openings are participating in the Sarasota JobLink job fair on Thursday, October 15th from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 8270 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
October is Family History Month and during the week of October 12 – 17, 2020, from 9:00 am – noon, the Manatee County Historical Records Library is presenting special appointments that focus on local genealogy and historical research.
