Remembering Charles and Margery Barancik
Our Gulf Coast family lost two dear members this month with the passing of philanthropists Charles and Margery Barancik. Our entire community lost two irreplaceable heroes.
Legendary Ocean Scientist to Speak at Gulf Coast Community Foundation Luncheon
An iconic ocean scientist who has logged more than 7,500 hours under water and is affectionately called “Her Deepness” by colleagues and the media, Earle will discuss the topic “Saving Our Seas.” Reservations for the luncheon, which will be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, will be
Foundations Increase Housing Access for Homeless Youth
Affordable housing in Sarasota is a perpetual problem, even more so for young adults who have suffered hardships in life and found themselves without a consiste...
Apply for Our Winter 2020 Gulf Coast Board Institute
Gulf Coast Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the Winter 2019 Gulf Coast Board Institute. Applications must be submitted by December 14 to be considered.Gulf Coast Awards Nearly $10 Million in Donor Grants
Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Board of Directors recently approved over $10.5 million in grants and initiatives. That total included $9.7 million in grants...
Foundations Help Sarasota High Schools Get ‘Innovative’
Sarasota County Schools unveiled six redesigned ILA classrooms created and implemented through a partnership with Ringling College of Art and Design, Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, and Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The innovative classrooms are part of a larger effort to transform the learning experience for ILA students by improving content delivery, student engagement, and teacher retention.