Come to Snook Haven this Saturday, March 12:
Visit the FOSCP Site for more about the event, the prizes and the purpose of FOSCP, a non-profit organization.
A way for Sarasota residents to join in key conversations on matters that affect our civic lives.
Come to Snook Haven this Saturday, March 12:
This interactive digital annual report, the first of its kind for the EDC, provides fresh opportunities to showcase the work of volunteers, local governments, regional partners and staff who are all working toward the same ultimate goal: creating a more sustainable and prosperous community.
'BIG, BOLD IDEAS AND THE PEOPLE to carry them out. Sarasota County has what it takes to turn this economy around. And it's happening now."
That's the over-arching message from David Sessions, chairman of the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County, in the introduction to the EDC's 2010 annual report.
Recently launched as an interactive microsite, rather than a printed publication, the digital annual report "provides fresh opportunities to showcase the work of volunteers, local governments, regional partners and staff who are all working toward the same ultimate goal: creating a more sustainable and prosperous community" — to borrow more of Sessions' words. MORE>>>
'BIG, BOLD IDEAS AND THE PEOPLE to carry them out. Sarasota County has what it takes to turn this economy around. And it's happening now."
That's the over-arching message from David Sessions, chairman of the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County, in the introduction to the EDC's 2010 annual report.
Recently launched as an interactive microsite, rather than a printed publication, the digital annual report "provides fresh opportunities to showcase the work of volunteers, local governments, regional partners and staff who are all working toward the same ultimate goal: creating a more sustainable and prosperous community" — to borrow more of Sessions' words. MORE>>>
The beauty of Gulf Coast Gives is that every contribution counts…and you get to count along. Whether you pledge $25, or $100, you’re reducing the distance between a dream and a dream fulfilled. You’ll be able to keep track online and in real time: chances are, a kindred spirit will follow swiftly in your footsteps. It’s not unusual, in a matter of days or even hours, to find yourself part of your community’s history. And because the government recognizes the importance of your gesture, every pledge is tax-deductible, too.Backed by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Gulf Coast Gives offers select, worthy local projects to choose from -- here's one -- helping FOSCP purchase life vests and paddles for Sarasota County Parks:
Check out Gulf Coast Gives - A new site for local charitable and civic endeavors.
The beauty of Gulf Coast Gives is that every contribution counts…and you get to count along. Whether you pledge $25, or $100, you’re reducing the distance between a dream and a dream fulfilled. You’ll be able to keep track online and in real time: chances are, a kindred spirit will follow swiftly in your footsteps. It’s not unusual, in a matter of days or even hours, to find yourself part of your community’s history. And because the government recognizes the importance of your gesture, every pledge is tax-deductible, too.
Many local projects to choose from -- here's one -- helping FOSCP purchase life vests for Sarasota County Parks: