Goodwill Manasota relaunches Good Readers Program

Monthly programs to feature volunteers reading to children, the gift of a book for all young participants

Book Drive and Free Event Make Reading “S’more Fun"

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida are sponsoring a children's book drive to culminate with a free family event on May 1

Girl Scouts Hosting Free Teddy Bear Event

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida is hosting a fun, unique event at Camp Honi Hanta for girls in grades K-1 on Sunday, February 25 at 2 pm.

Community Celebrates National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

Culver’s to host free event with Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida

Girl Scouts to Offer Free Sports, Health, and Wellness Expo

Free event open to all girls in grades 2 - 8

Girl Scouts Offers Membership Assistance

Girl Scout program scholarships are available for girls whose families are experiencing financial hardships

Girl Scouts Welcomes New Members

Girl Scouting is open to all girls in grades k-12

Girl Scouts Partner with Culver’s for S'more Celebration

Event to feature family friendly activities and Bonfire S’mores Custard

Mote Marine Lab Announces SCUBAnauts International Chapter

The program will aim to guide young women and men between the ages of 12 and 18 with personal development through scuba diving.

Mote Marine Laboratory, Aquarium Announces Summer Camps

Mote Summer Camp 2017 offers more opportunities for kids to learn about their local waters from Sarasota Bay to Florida Keys.

2nd Annual Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival

2nd Annual Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival, fresh foods cooked onsite, menu from seafood to vegetarian, live musical performances on stage

Payne Park Playground Temporarily Closes Beginning Wednesday

The Payne Park playground will be temporarily closed Wednesday, August 31, through Friday, September 2.

Water Safety Reminder

Water safety is an important topic year-round in Florida. FSPA wants to remind everyone how to stay safe around water.

Got Wee Ones? Don't Let This Happen To You! Baby-Proof Your Home, Doors, Windows

Two children, 3 years and 18 months old, left their house this week and were found wandering an area gas station at midnight.

Easter Seals Southwest Florida Receives $7,000 Grant

Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club granted money for respite care services provided by Easter Seals.

Stolen Rottweiler Returns Home 8 Years Later

The critter was swiped out of a Florida man’s backyard when it was just a puppy.

Summer Camps 2015: Send the Kids Into the Woods

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission offers two sleepover camps for children 9 to 14.

Young Arrestee Lauded For Saving Cop's Life

The juvenile and three Fort Lauderdale police officers are receiving recognition later this month.

Heroic Deputy Saves Girl During 1st Day on the Job

The 4-year-old was choking to death when the Volusia County officer stepped in with lifesaving measures.

SouthTech employees share holiday spirit through donation drive benefiting Goodwill

Local tech solutions company donates more than 150 pounds of clothing, housewares and small kitchen appliances to Goodwill Manasota

Missing Florida Dog Turns Up in New Hampshire

Cooper had been missing since May from his Naples home.

'Mimi' Mystery Continues as $1,300 Gold Coin Appears in Salvation Army Kettle

Someone has been making donations in “Mimi’s” honor for the last 11 years.

Goodwill team member wins gold medal in Special Olympics

After 10 years of Special Olympics participation, Richard 'Adam' Bell takes gold in weightlifting

Turner Tree and Landscape spruces up Goodwill donation center

Gift of landscaping beautifies Goodwill Manasota donation center in Sarasota

Bald Eagle Battle Stops Traffic

Two birds fighting midair crash landed on a Florida roadside, leaving one eagle injured.

Goodwill celebrates grand opening of corporate campus

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

Mom, Daughter Give Birth on the Same Day

The two Florida women also found out they were pregnant on the same day nine months ago.

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.

Mom 'Dies' During Childbirth, Comes Back to Life 45 Minutes Later

The Florida woman’s heart stopped during a scheduled C-section.

Grants awarded to Goodwill Manasota's Supported JobsPlus program

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

Watch: 2 Loggerhead Hatchlings Swim to Freedom

The critters, rescued during the 2014 nesting season, were released into the Gulf of Mexico.

Sarasota Researchers May Have Made Progress In Alzheimer's Treatment

Scientists at the Roskamp Institute have discovered a possible way to target all three of the disease’s triggers.

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

Cop 'Shoots Like a Girl,' Wins 1st-Place Honors

The Sarasota Police officer was the overall winner of a recent NRA Service Pistol Match.

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

Over $170,000.00 Raised for Research

Sarasota Police Captain Graduates from FBI Academy

The invitation-only academy’s attendees represent less than 1 percent of the law enforcement community.

Deputy Saves Kitten Caught in Traffic

The little critter was rescued Wednesday.

Sarasota Police Receive $1 Million for Hiring

The money comes from a U.S. Department of Justice grant.

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.