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A Shared Roadmap for Our Region’s Future

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The following guest column by Gulf Coast President/CEO Mark Pritchett appeared in the June 17 edition of SRQ Daily:

Today, we have more data than ever about ou...

Swimming Pool Association Helps Fund Swim Lessons for Students

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The Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA) once again has stepped up to provide generous support for our Kids SWIM initiative.

The Manasota Chapter of FSPA a...

Moving Forward Together: Gulf Coast Releases Latest Regional Scan

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The biggest challenges we face as a region are not new, and they are not unique. What is new, though, is the significant disruption and growing uncertainty of t...

DeSoto County grad earns FAFSA Challenge scholarship

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At DeSoto County High School’s Senior Awards Night last month, student Diana Rivera received a $500 college scholarship from United Way Suncoast (UWS) and Gulf...

June 2017 Desktop Downloads

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We're half way through the year, celebrate with a new desktop image. Update your desktop or mobile screen with this custom Gulf Coast Community Foundation wallp...

Governments Accept Report on Adult Homelessness

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The commissions of the City of Sarasota and Sarasota County both accepted a new report last month from the Florida Housing Coalition on addressing chronic adult...

Willing to Act on Adult Homelessness

Published: Author: Phillip P. Lanham, CAP®

Finally, some good news on a serious issue that has vexed our community for years: a realistic plan to effectively address chronic adult homelessness.

Congratu...