Free Dental Screenings for Kids

The event takes place Saturday.

Watch: Rescuers Save 19 Manatees Trapped in Drain Pipe

The ‘arduous’ task required a team effort involving about 40 rescue workers.

First Bank, Community Shows "Can-Do" Spirit for Food Bank

Employees collect over 400 pounds of food during Food Bank Challenge in Manatee County

Goodwill celebrates grand opening of corporate campus

Facility will increase Goodwill Manasota's organizational capacity, expand training services

Mayors' Feed the Hungry Drive in Full Swing

Drop off locations are found throughout Sarasota and Bradenton.

Goodwill partners with SunTrust to offer financial literacy program

Goodwill Manasota and SunTrust working together to develop and present courses on basic financial literacy to low-income workers.

Grants awarded to Goodwill Manasota's Supported JobsPlus program

Area foundations support local individuals with disabilities in efforts to help them gain employment

Airboat Stowaway Dog Reunited With Owner

Biologists from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission discovered the critter earlier this week.

Former Lakewood Ranch High Coach Set to Give 100th Gallon of Blood

David Moates’ Nov. 8 donation should enable him to hit the milestone.

Goodwill honors local leaders and employee who change lives

Fourth annual Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner draws 350 to celebrate the work of the organization and people who make it possible

Young Marines Third Division Wins Dept. of Defense Award for Anti-Drug Programs

Division Three of the Young Marines, which includes the DeSoto Unit in Bradenton, is the winner of the 2014 Annual Fulcrum Shield Award.

Police, Church Team Up to Help Santa

The seventh annual Honoring the Badge drive has begun.

Help Stuff the Charger

The Florida Highway Patrol has kicked off its Thanksgiving food drive.

Almost 2,000 Participate in Sarasota-Manatee Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Over $170,000.00 Raised for Research

Man's Spare Change Adds Up to $21,495 for Animal Rescue

The Bradenton man donated 2,500 pounds of coins to the Gulf Shore Animal League.

First Bank Helps Music On Main Event Rock

First Bank staff volunteers for United Way summer concert benefitting local charities

Media Tycoon Ted Turner Becomes Turtle Rescuer

He’s set aside more than 500 acres of property in Florida for gopher tortoise habitat.

Hillsborough Firefighter Helps Save 4 in Bradenton

He spotted a Saturday morning blaze on his way into work.

BW Homes Breaks Ground on 3rd Foster Family Home for Guardian Angels

Bruce Williams Homes Begins construction on 3rd foster family home for Guardian Angels of SW FL

WATCH: Cop Braves Lightning to Save Man in Wheelchair

A Fort Myers man was stranded when his motorized wheelchair stopped working in a torrential storm.

299 Sea Turtle Eggs Rescued from Poacher

The eggs have been reburied in hopes they’ll hatch someday soon.

Ice Bucket Challenge Has Florida ALS Donations Pouring In

The viral stunt has been paying off for the state’s chapter of the ALS Association.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

After Losing Husband of 42 Years, Resident Uses Art, Writing to Heal

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Clara Parker a 'Founding Mother' of the GFWC West Coast Woman's Club

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.