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Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Sarasota
Safe Children Coalition Raises $270,000, Completes $9.9M Shelter Campaign
Safe Children Coalition raised $270,000 at its annual Giving Breakfast and exceeded its $9.9 million goal to build a youth shelter for homeless and vulnerable teens opening by fall 2026.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Read StorySafe Children Coalition Raises $270,000, Completes $9.9 Million Shelter Campaign
Safe Children Coalition raised $270,000 at its annual breakfast and completed its $9.9 million campaign to build a youth shelter in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties, set to open by fall 2026.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Mote Marine Laboratory Awards $365,000 for Florida Coral Research
Mote Marine Laboratory distributed $365,000 in grants to fund coral research and restoration projects across Florida through its Protect Our Reefs license plate program.
Thursday, June 11, 2026