With their generosity, these men and women represent the 'Spirit of Manatee'
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
Donors and volunteers often work quietly behind the scenes. And while the community foundation awarded locals for their good deeds, each...more

Why do people donate and volunteer in Manatee County?
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
Susie Bowie, executive director of the Manatee Community Foundation, shares her experience during Spirit of Manatee on Wednesday...more

Spirit of Manatee Awards celebrate community
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
... the Bradenton Area Convention Center was put on by the Manatee Community Foundation and recognized five area residents and a local...more

Attorney finds career niche with community foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation
Hillstrom connected Pennewill with Roxie Jerde, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. One of the largest...more

Traffic, school lunch and House seats informed by census. Will the count be accurate?
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
On Tuesday, the Manatee Community Foundation hosted a meeting to discuss the impact of the census — and what it could mean for the area...more

You'll complete the 2020 census online. Florida nonprofits warn that may be an issue
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
In a free presentation Tuesday at the Manatee Community Foundation, 2820 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, experts will discuss just how important it...more

Bradenton Wants More Small Scale Redevelopment
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
National organization promotes small-scale development in Bradenton.It wants to encourage residents to become innovative urban infill builders themselves.The Incremental Development Alliance wants to...more

Focus on Manatee: The opportunity to make a difference does not end with the holidays
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Manatee Community Foundation
Manatee Community Foundation recently received a $50,000 gift from an anonymous donor to help fund the campaign in Manatee County. We...more

SMART Receives Grant from Cassidy Family Foundation Fund
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
... announced they have received a grant in the amount of $9,206 from the Cassidy Family Foundation Fund of the Manatee Community...more

Giving Back: In this season of giving, here's how we can maximize all of our assets
Foundation: Manatee Community Foundation
During a recent conversation with a community foundation colleague in Georgia, I was reminded of Ambassador James Joseph's personal impact...more