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Life-Changing Philanthropy

Published: Part of Gulf Coast Community Foundation since its inception, remarkable south county philanthropists Steve and Redenta Picazio provide transformational giving to those who need it most.

Project Partnership for Englewood Sports Complex Shade Structures

Published: Learn how a partnership between Sarasota County Government & Gulf Coast will help generations of families to enjoy the fields at the Englewood Sports Complex.

Homelessness, Housing, Hope

Published: Meet Kasey, the new Venice Community Outreach Case Manager, supported by Gulf Coast Community Foundation, who is making a difference for those who need it most.

Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications For 2024-25 School Year

Published: We are now accepting applications for our 2024-25 scholarship program. Read about all the details here.

Celebrating Phillip Lanham’s Six-Month Mark at Gulf Coast

Published: Take a journey as we highlight our President | CEO Phillip Lanham’s first six months of leadership at Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Professional Advisors Transform Family Philanthropy

Published: Read how a dynamic mother-son duo at Four Pillars Financial Planning Group are working with Gulf Coast Community Foundation to transform giving opportunities.

Trust in Philanthropy Fulfills Giving Needs

Published: Read how donors Ken and JoAnn Johns put their trust in Gulf Coast to carry out their important charitable goals.