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Articles by Erin Minor
Where the Arts Went to School
Photo credit: Ashton Elementary School Our Arts in Education Celebration is happening Nov. 7 at the Sarasota Art Museum Ringling College of Art + Design, our partner, and is presented with Sarasota County Schools. I’ve been a longtime supporter of arts in the education space, and care about students having access to the arts. It’s also really incredible that we’re hosting it in a building that’s significant. Before it was an art museum, it was Sarasota High School.
Community-Powered Innovation
Pictured: The Selby Foundation funds vital capital improvements such as lighting for the Senior Friendship Center’s downtown Sarasota campus, ensuring that seniors can access education, health-affirming programs, and vital social connections. Provided p My eighth-grade science teacher always told us that science develops out of need. Many years later, I remember this. It gives me hope when I think about a challenge and the possibility of innovation.
A New Tax Credit Could Open Doors for Sarasota County Students
Pictured: Academic tutoring is among the educational expenses that scholarships could help cover through the new Education Freedom Tax Credit. Provided photo. Beginning January 1, 2027, Sarasota County taxpayers will have a new opportunity to support students while reducing their federal income taxes. What makes this particularly exciting is that our local K-12 public school students can benefit, too. Yet surprisingly few people know about this opportunity.
A Regional Scan for Today and Tomorrow
Since 2009, Gulf Coast Community Foundation has conducted a Regional Scan every few years to better understand the challenges and opportunities shaping our region. What began as an internal tool to guide philanthropic investments has grown into a roadmap for community-wide impact. Over the years, these scans have highlighted urgent priorities and inspired bold initiatives.
Local Women’s Voices Often Missing in Marine Protection
A new technique offers a way for managers to make sure they include the perspectives of local women when designing marine protected areas. Worldwide, an estimated 600 million people at least partially depend on fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods. This makes marine conservation important not only to protect vulnerable species and ecosystems, but to ensure these communities have sustainable food and income.
Women of Influence 2024
All Faiths Food Bank Michelle Collins | Jerri Fuentez | Jill Mckenzie Chic on the Cheap Jill Geisdorf, Senior Interior Designer Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Angie Stringer, President & CEO | Shayla White & Zuleima Martinez, Future Women of Influence Harvest House Erin Minor, Chief Executive Officer New College of Florida Sydney Gruters, Executive Director, New College Foundation Inc.
Minor: Court-related costs block the road to recovery
Have you ever wondered why it’s so difficult for people to get out of the judicial system? Do you ever want to blame their laziness or unwillingness? Here’s a true story that we experienced at Harvest House. Recently, a single mom graduated the Harvest House Freedom Recovery Program. She has a full-time job. She moved into her own apartment and regained custody of her children.
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