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Thank you, Reading Recovery donors!

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Gulf Coast is grateful to the following donors, who have generously supported Reading Recovery and Kids READ in Sarasota County:

Keith and Linda Monda
Charles...

Reading Recovery Students Sustain Gains

Published: The Reading Recovery initiative in Sarasota County Schools continues to show exceptional results in lifting first-grade students who struggle the most with reading and writing. What’s more, with several years of data now available to analyze, we’ve also learned that students are sustaining those gains as they move up to second and third grade!

Venice Museum & Archives Honors Gulf Coast Donor Julia Laning

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The Venice Museum & Archives has recognized ardent history lover, longtime volunteer, and generous Gulf Coast donor Julia Cousins Laning in a fitting way.

Ms....

Brief Thoughts on a Lingering Problem

Published: Author: Phillip P. Lanham, CAP®

The following guest column by Dr. Mark S. Pritchett, President/CEO of Gulf Coast, appeared in the September 15 edition of SRQ Daily:

We have no silver bullet t...

Hurricane Florence: How to Help

Published: In response to Hurricane Florence, several of our colleague community foundations in the Carolinas have activated disaster funds to support those affected by the unprecedented storm. For donors who wish to support response, relief, and recovery efforts, you might consider these organizations that will be actively involved in their communities’ efforts.

Johnston Selected for Leadership Sarasota County

Published: Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Jennifer Johnston has been selected to participate in the Leadership Sarasota County Class of 2019. She joins a diverse group of business and nonprofit professionals and government and civic leaders in the 10-month program.