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    Five Fun Facts about The Education Foundation of Sarasota County

    Coconut Telegraph

    SRQ DAILY

    SATURDAY DEC 9, 2017 |

    1.The foundation was created 30 years ago by Shirley Ritchey, an ex-educator who passionately believes education changes lives. 2. LaunchYourPlan.com was deployed by the foundation this year as a new online resource for high school students which includes timelines, tips and more than 100 college scholarships offered in our local community. 3. This past summer, the foundation hosted a one-week cybersecurity camp for students in partnership with SYLINT and the United States Airforce Association. 4. The Education Foundation grants $400,000 each year to Sarasota County teachers and schools to support programs like “Ride to Read” at Tuttle Elementary and “Growing a Hydroponics Garden” at Booker Middle School. 5. Champions for education can be seen at The Bash, An Evening of Excellence Anew. This signature fundraiser is set for February 23rd at the new Art Ovation Hotel. 

    The Education Foundation of Sarasota County

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    A Magical Evening | SRQ Magazine's Holiday Soiree at Waterworks, December 9

    Photos from the SRQ Magazine Holiday Soiree at Waterworks, December 9

    Jan 4, 2020

    The Sexiest Show in Ballet

    The Sarasota Ballet perform, for the first time, George Balanchine’s evocative and exotic Bugaku April 27-28. This remarkable ballet was a tribute by Balanchine to the refined elegance of Japanese music and dance, and during its world premiere renowned dance critic Anna Kissel

    Apr 11, 2018

    Families First Institute Offers Free, Public Courses to Strengthen Families

    Children First, Sarasota County’s exclusive provider of Head Start and Early Head Start programs serves more than 700 of the county’s most vulnerable children and their families each year, providing high-quality education, care, nutrition and family support services. Children First&rs

    Apr 4, 2018

    Give Gratitude, Grateful Patient Program

    If you have been a patient at Sarasota Memorial, perhaps you can look back to when the care you received exceeded your expectations. Maybe it was kind words from a doctor or nurse, the patience of a technologist who took the time to explain a procedure, or a volunteer, housekeeper or food service

    Jan 12, 2018