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Buoys Placed to Help Protect Manasota Key Offshore Archaeological Site
Published: The Florida Department of State announced today that buoys have been placed at the corners of the Manasota Key Offshore archaeological to mark the area. Gulf Coast Community Foundation provided funds to expedite the purchase and installation of these buoys as part of the plan to protect this sensitive and unique cultural resource.Florida Swimming Pool Association Helps Fund Water-Safety Lessons
Published: The Florida Swimming Pool Association once again has provided generous support to Kids SWIM, a Gulf Coast Community Foundation initiative that offers free water-safety training to public-school second-graders in Sarasota and Charlotte counties.Gulf Coast Maintains Accreditation with National Standards
Published: Gulf Coast Community Foundation has renewed its accreditation with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®. Administered by the Community Foundations National Standards Board, the accreditation is considered the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence.Twenty-Five Graduate from Gulf Coast Leadership Institute
Published: Twenty-five emerging community leaders from across the region graduated last week from the 2018 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute. “I can’t wait to see the great things they do to transform our region through their community service,” said Gulf Coast President|CEO Dr. Mark S. Pritchett.Gulf Coast Strengthens Team
Published:Gulf Coast Community Foundation has selected Veronica L. Thames for the new role of Senior Vice President for Talent and Innovation|COO. Thames, who currently s...