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- School-Based Mental Health Program Launched at Innovation Academy
- Michael Saunders Foundation Grant
- Community Foundation of Sarasota County Grant
- United Way Suncoast Grant
- Childhood Matters Event
- Bank of America Client Foundation Grant
- Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Grant
- Wonder Gala: A Night of Community Impact
- WaWa Foundation Grant
- Bank of America Client Foundation Grant
- The Florida Center Awarded $8,000 Grant from Autism License Plate Proceeds
- The Florida Center for Early Childhood Welcomes Kate Reed as its Chief Philanthropy Officer
- The Florida Center for Early Childhood Receives $1 Million Grant to Strengthen Programs and Capacity
- Behavior is Communication
- Safe Sleep Practices for Babies
- Bullying Awareness in Preschool Age Children
- Time for Bed. . .The Effects of Sleep on Your Child’s Well-Being
- Differences Between Preschool and Daycare
- Understanding Childhood Anxiety
- Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Mind
- Present Levels, The Most Important Part of an IEP
- The Florida Center is a Best of SRQ Winner
- Building Your Child’s Self-Esteem
- Seaside Treasures Luncheon 2023
- How to Nurture Your Child’s Dreams & Ambitions
- Tips for Successful School Meetings – Part 2
- Creating a Culture of Care in the Workplace
- The Florida Center Receives $30,000 Grant from Bank of America Foundation
- Energy & Commerce House Committee, WTAS: Bipartisan SUPPORT Act, June 2025
- Legacy, John Rade Obituary, May 2025
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune, United Way Suncoast Summer Care, May 2025
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune, early mental health assistance, May 2025
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune, helping families in DeSoto County, May 2025
- SRQ Magazine, Hidden Gems In Philanthropy, May 2025
- Venice Gondolier, Sarasota Schools mental health program, April 2025
- ABC7, Sarasota Schools dispute mental health program, April 2025
- SRQ Magazine, United Way Grants, April 2025
- SRQ Magazine, United Way Grants Intervention Services, April 2025
- WTAS: Widespread Industry Support of Bipartisan SUPPORT Act, April 2025
- Suncoast Post, Support World Autism Month, April 2025
- Next Steps Blog, education bill, April 2025
- WUSF, Sarasota schools end campus therapy program, April 2025
- ABC7, Sarasota Schools to end campus therapy program, April 2025
- SRQ Magazine, Childhood Matters event, April 2025 Scene Magazine, Early Learning & Community Change, April 2025
- Scene Magazine, Eddie Perez-Ruberte & Aneddail Torres-Ayala, April 2025
- West Coast Woman, Kristie Skoglund, April 2025
- ABC7, Rotary Club Food and Wine Fest, March 2025
- SRQ Magazine, Childhood Matters Luncheon, March 2025
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Impact100 SRQ grants, Feb 2025
- SRQ Magazine, Impact100 SRQ, Jan 2025
- The Observer, Impact100 SRQ, Jan 2025
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Wonder Ball, Jan 2025
- ABC7, Impact100 SRQ grants, Jan 2025
- Sarasota Magazine, Grant Report, Jan 2025
2024 Media Coverage
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade, Dec 2024
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Top 5 things to do this weekend, Dec 2024
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune, holiday season donations, Dec 2024
- SRQ Magazine, Giving Back Philanthropy Edition, Dec 2024
- SRQ Magazine, Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade, Dec 2024
- The Observer, Wonder Gala, Dec 2024
- SRQ Daily The Giving Back Philanthropy Edition ABC 7, Holiday events, Nov 2024
- SRQ Magazine, Monday Business Edition, Nov 2024
- Press Reader, Wonder Gala, Nov 2024
- SRQ Daily The Giving Back Philanthropy Edition Nov 2024
- Scene Magazine, Grant Report, Nov 2024
- Scene Magazine, Education Matters, Nov 2024
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Wonder Gala fundraiser, Nov 14, 2024
- SRQ Magazine, Inaugural Wonder Gala, Oct 2024
- SRQ Magazine, FASD Support in Pensacola, Sept 2024
- SRQ Magazine, Giving Back Philanthropy, Sept 2024
- SRQ Magazine, Wonder Gala, Sept 2024
- ABC 7, Powerboat Grand Prix, July 2024
- Sarasota Magazine, Nonprofits in Bloom, Aug 2024
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Top Workplaces Awards, Aug 2024
- ABC 7, Powerboat Grand Prix, July 2024
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Bishop-Parker Foundation grant, June 2024
- Suncoast Post, Thunder By The Bay, June 2024
- Observer, Fiorelli Winery Celebration, June 2024
- SRQ Magazine, Thunder By The Bay, June 2024
- Scene Magazine, Starfish Academy’s Inclusive Model, June 2024
- Observer, Suncoast Charities Fundraising, June 2024
- Observer, Giving Challenge, March 2025
- Sarasota Magazine, Education Grant, March 2024
- Fox Fort Myers, Grant Helps Families, March 2024
- Fox 4, Grant for at-risk children, March 2024
- The Sun, Grant For Helping Infants, Feb 2024
- SRQ Magazine, Wawa Foundation Grant, Feb 2024
- Venice Gondolier, Grant for Helping Infants, Feb 2024
- SRQ Magazine, Bank of America Client Foundation Grant, Feb 2024
- ABC7, Festival Fundraiser, Feb 2024
- Sarasota Magazine, Bank of America Client Foundation Grant, Feb 2024
- The Suncoast Post, Thunder by the Bay fundraiser, Feb 2024
- SNN, Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Grant Feb 2024
- Sarasota Magazine, Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Grant Feb 2024
- SRQ Magazine, Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Grant, Feb 2024
2023
- A Lifeline for Children and Families: Gloria and Kraig Koach & The Florida Center
- The Florida Center Awarded $8,000 Grant from Autism License Plate Proceeds
- The Florida Center for Early Childhood Welcomes Kate Reed as its Chief Philanthropy Officer
- The Florida Center for Early Childhood Receives $1 Million Grant to Strengthen Programs and Capacity
- The Florida Center is a Best of SRQ Winner
- Inaugural Luncheon Recognized Community Treasures and Raised Funds for Children and Families in Need
2022
- The Florida Center for Early Childhood Receives $20,000 Grant
- Autism License Plate Benefits The Florida Center
- The Florida Center earns Top Workplace Award
- School-Based Therapy Program Expands to Manatee County
- Therapists Set Up ‘Zen Den’ to Help Teachers Relax
- United Way Grant to Expand Social-Emotional Mental Health Preschool Program
- The Florida Center CDO Joins Leadership Sarasota Class of 2023
- Bishop-Parker Grant Provides Funding for Children in Foster Care
- Mind Matters Symposium to Feature Prominent Researchers; Early Childhood Experts
- Building in Tandem Event Bridged Generations
2021
- 34th Annual Winter Gala: Lighting the Way
- Programs Receive National Accreditation
- The McCune Family Foundation Awards $75,000 for Therapeutic Services
- The Wilson-Wood Foundation Supports Multi-Generational Program
- Grants Benefit Vulnerable Children
- Florida Center CEO Appointed to FAIMH Board
- 9/15: Fox 13 News: Sarasota Center helps Families nurture Children facing Disadvantages
- 9/27 Sarasota Herald Tribune: Kathryn Shea FASD Clinic named in honor of longtime Sarasota advocate
2020
- 10/23/2020 Florida Focus: The Florida Center for Early Childhood Launches Fundraising Challenge
- 10/4/2020 ABC 7 WWSB My Suncoast: Sensory garden helps local kids enjoy the outdoors; ignite senses
- 8/30/2020 Herald Tribune: Florida Center’s Fundraising Challenge targets $100,000
- 8/23/2020 Herald Tribune: The Florida Center Appoints New CEO
- ‘Early Childhood Mental Health Expert’ Selected to Lead The Florida Center
- 6/1/2020 Scene Magazine: Timely Interventions: The Florida Center for Early Childhood
- 5/26/2020 Herald Tribune: Shea: Good census count critical to early childhood funding
- 4/10/2020 Sarasota Magazine: Florida Center named one of the best nonprofits to work for in the U.S.
- 4/8/2020 SRQ Magazine: Interagency efforts open childcare space for healthcare employees, first repsonders
- 4/1/2020 East County Observer: Lakewood Ranch resident earns volunteer award
- 3/24/2020 SRQ Magazine: The Florida Center for Early Childhood supports children and families during Covid-19 crisis
- 3/9/2020 Herald Tribune: New research show benefits of at-home visiting programs
- 3/5/2020 Herald Tribune: Florida Center CEO to retire
- 2/12/2020 ABC7 Suncoast: Junior League of Sarasota’s grant
- 2/2/2020 SNNTV: Grant helps non-verbal kids find their voice