Contribution of $15,000 to support YMCA's 'Operation Graduation Continuum of Care' to benefit youth from early childhood through high school
Girls enrolled in Girls Inc. program learn about Goodwill programs and volunteer opportunities, and pack backpacks for homeless veterans
Patch's exclusive Pitbull photo gallery and a marathon swimmer are among the good news stories we found in the Sunshine State.
Contribution of $7,500 from M.E. Wilson will support reintegration into civilian life and free career services for area veterans
Five new Sarasota police officers will be sworn in Friday at police headquarters.
The Winter Solstice arrives Friday and we’ll see more darkness than light in Florida.
Sarasota YMCA and Kerkering, Barberio & Co. wrap holiday presents for children enrolled in YMCA's HIPPY program
Personalized Estate Liquation Benefiting Youth donates $15,000 to support YMCA program that provides temporary shelter for youth in need
Read the top 10 Google search terms your neighbors in Tampa asked Google to find in 2018.
Second graders from Community Day School sing and interact with residents of Aviva - A Campus for Senior Life during Jewish holiday
Funding of $132,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will support outreach to and counseling for homeless youth
Five good news stories from the Sunshine State this week.
Be one of the first 300 people to bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift to the Sarasota Sheriff's Office holiday toy drive and score a shirt.
Foster Angels program works to ensure foster children receive gifts during the holiday season
Organizers of annual holiday effort distribute holiday meals to 600 families served through YMCA programs for youth and families
Arts Appreciation Grant of $15,000 will support Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s operations and 2018-2019 season of shows
Students, staff and faculty at school's Sarasota campus collect business clothing for veterans served by Goodwill's veterans program
Jackie Ott Jaakola Meets Cat Depot Supporters at Art Avenue Gallery in Sarasota
Mote Marine Laboratory reported that sea turtles laid a near-record number of nests from Longboat Key to Venice this season.
Suzanne Ottomanelli has overcome numerous challenges – with Goodwill’s support – to rebuild her life and career
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s Central Sarasota office organized a food drive to benefit Feed Empty Little Tummies.
Sarasota Patch is almost 8 years old. Here's a snapshot of how much our readers have helped us grow since then.
The 10-week, after-school fitness and life-skills training program culminates in UnitedHealthcare Girls on the Run 5K, Dec. 8
Mitch Blumenthal and Rachel Saltzberg were elected co-chairs of the board for the private school for preschool through eighth grade.
Through its Building Strong Families program, the nonprofit agency hopes to increase needed support services to people facing job loss.
Community leaders will be honored on Oct. 17 for contributions to the community and support of Goodwill's mission.
Florida woman who fled Irma last year pays it forward with empathetic note and gift to Florence evacuee from South Carolina.
Sarasota is invited to kick off the fall beach season by helping keep one of its more scenic waterfront parks pristine, Bird Key Car Park.
Goodwill Manasota team member Demetrius "Mimi" Williams found more than $12,000 in cash among donated items.
The whale named Lightning died around 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5. Thunder died 26 hours later, on Thursday, Sept. 6.
LECOM students and volunteers provided health and dental screenings for veterans served by Goodwill's Veterans Services Program.
The Millie Rice Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County gave $2,000 to the YMCA’s Schoolhouse Link program.
Two rare pygmy killer whales rescued Wednesday, Aug. 29, are receiving 24-hour critical care at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota.
The breast cancer survivor dragon boat team was recognized for its fourth-place finish in the international dragon boat festival.
Elaine Mellon held a clothing drive and donated the business attire to the Goodwill's veterans' program in memory of her father.
Goodwill employees, shoppers, donors and program participants are able to benefit from care by LECOM dental students
A new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health found 38 percent of high schoolers text while driving. Here’s the number in our state.
JFCS partners with YPG and BeyondMe to provide school supplies to kids in need
Every pet has that moment when he or she does something unintentional that is absolutely hilarious. We want you to share those moments.
Veterans Services Program advisor Chris Landis presented with 'Hero of the Month Award' from Homes for Heroes