Children served at summer break spots in Manatee County enjoy reading activities and free books, thanks to a nonprofit partnership
The Sarasota County Tax Collector’s Office was recognized for raising the most money for organ donations in the state.
A U.S. Marine Corps ring is back on the finger of its rightful owner after a visitor from Georgia discovered it on Siesta Key Beach.
A beachcomber on Siesta Key Beach found some buried treasure and wants to give it back to its rightful owner.
Funds from Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation will support Goodwill’s GoodPartner Coach program
Army veteran achieving financial and personal stability thanks to area programs that serve veterans
Michele Grimes to serve as Chair and Kim Githler to serve as Vice Chair on area nonprofit board of directors
Fifteen recent high school graduates, 25 college students, program standouts and supporters recognized during celebration luncheon in June
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking for the public’s help to identify whoever ran over eight sea turtle nests.
Through training offered by Centerstone, team members learn and practice intervention strategies for mental health crises
Florida had five cities in the top 10 of WalletHub's Best Beach Towns To Live In rankings. See where other Florida towns ranked.
Event brought together fathers who have completed a JFCS 13-week communication and relationship program and their families
For marine biologists, encountering a school of the world's largest fish is like a treasure hunter finding a sunken Spanish Armada.
Manatee Technical College to utilize three Goodwill Manasota community rooms during the new academic year
Up to half-hour sessions with attorneys from Gulfcoast Legal Services will determine if community members qualify for free legal services
SRQ VETS to provide funding for daily free mental health counseling for local veterans served through Goodwill's BRAVE program
Goodwill Manasota’s scholarship program now includes free certification from Manatee Technical College for those who earn their GEDs
Event facilitated by the Bradenton/Sarasota Chapter of The Links, Inc., a group that mentors and provides workshops for the students
Parents and families involved with Safe Children Coalition program feted for changing lives of foster children
Annual event presented as part of ‘Goodwill Week’ programming
Library at The Fountains at Lake Pointe Woods in Sarasota helps fuel residents' passions and encourage meaningful connections
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, Inc announces the kickoff of its capital campaign, "Lives Transformed: The Campaign for Hammock Place."
Effort will include installation of solar array and creation of an environmental education curriculum for girls enrolled at Girls Inc.
Goodwill agencies in U.S. and Canada celebrate the power of work May 7-13 with events and promotions
Nonprofit seeks to raise funds for its arts integrated education program
Area arts organization expresses appreciation for community support, provides updates on capital campaign and upcoming programs
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2018 Best Places to Live in the United States ranking. See where Sarasota ranked.
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Goodwill diverted 41.2 million pounds - over a million more than 2016 - from area landfills in continued effort to reach zero waste
This Sarasota man is excited to grow “white haired and wrinkled” with his college sweetheart.
Council celebrates over a century of female entrepreneurs
Funded Programs Will Serve Sarasota County
The state's wildlife staff help sea turtles, manatees during the cold weather
Both of the eaglets have hatched now; The eagle parents, Harriet and M15, have taken turns incubating their young
Family favorite event now in its ninth year
A random drawing will be held for tickets in early March.
Lt. Steven Combs was the pilot of the U.S. Navy transport plane.
The app helps drivers find a public parking space in downtown Sarasota, Southside Village, St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.
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