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Congratulations to the 2016 Graduates of Gulf Coast Leadership Institute!

Published: The Gulf Coast Leadership Institute graduated 26 community leaders last week! The program - which is now in its ninth year and was preceded by two years of the North Port Leadership Institute — has provided training for 270 leaders from across our region.

Guest Column: An Example of Service for Future Leaders

Published: Every spring, we get to make a fun announcement that resonates throughout our region. What is that special proclamation? Well, Gulf Coast Community Foundation just awarded 451 scholarships worth $544,000 to help hundreds of local students pursue their college dreams next year.

Initiative Helps Once-Homeless Families Gain Financial Footing

Published: Gulf Coast Community Foundation, United Way Suncoast Partner to Deliver First-of-Its-Kind Financial Sustainability Program for Struggling Families

Gulf Coast Family Mourns Stephen V. C. Wilberding

Published: We are deeply saddened to share the news that Stephen Van Cortlandt Wilberding passed away June 11 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded with the love of family and friends.

Guest Column: Nonverbal Communication and Leadership

Published: Author: Joan Lowery

Nonverbal communication has a profound impact on communication – both professionally and personally. In her latest blog post for 941CEO, Lowery explores how to ...

Thaxton Joins Panel 
On Attainable Housing

Published: Author: Anna Hahn Gulf Coast’s Jon Thaxton told a roomful of regional business leaders this morning that “we’ve created the perfect storm” in terms of conditions that put housing out of reach for more and more hard-working residents in our community.

Ribbon cut on Reading Recovery classroom

Published: Yesterday’s ribbon-cutting for a new reading-instruction classroom at Tuttle Elementary School balanced technical skill with emotional surprise like the author of one of your favorite children’s stories.