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MISSION The mission of the Arts and Cultural Alliance is to serve as the voice, advocate, and resource for arts and culture in our community. VISION The vision of the Arts and Cultural Alliance is that arts and culture are essential to the continuing development of a vibrant, creative community. VALUES • Access • Collaboration • Education • Inclusiveness • Read more...

MISSION To enhance the potential of students, promote excellence in teaching, and inspire innovation in education, guided by strategic philanthropy. VISION Our vision is to unite the community to prepare each and every student for life. DESCRIPTION The Education Foundation of Sarasota County was established in 1988 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that champions public education in Sarasota County. For over 30 years, we Read more...

MISSION Our student-centered philosophy remains at the foundation of the Keiser University mission and continues to attract students who prefer a more personal learning experience. DESCRIPTION Get the tools you need to pursue a brighter future with an education from Keiser University. At Keiser University, we offer a wide range of career-focused programs at every academic degree level. Get the Read more...

VISION New College of Florida vision is to be the best liberal arts college in America. MISSION As part of man’s long struggle to defeat ignorance by pursuing truth, New College educates its students in the great traditions and moral disciplines of our civilization so that they can lead principled lives of consequence. Through academic excellence, New College develops within Read more...

MISSION Empower and engage our REALTOR® community by delivering essential services, resources, education, and experiences that elevate member success and professionalism, while advocating for REALTOR® initiatives and private property rights. VISION We are an innovative and relevant association that elevates the standards of professional excellence, and are critical to our members’ success, while providing value to our community. DESCRIPTION The Read more...

VISION Ringling College of Art and Design will be the preeminent college of art and design in the world. MISSION Ringling College of Art and Design provides excellence in education; promotes innovation in art and design; and fosters the creative, intellectual, professional, and personal development of its students and the greater community at large. The College recognizes that scholars, artists, designers, Read more...

MISSION Engage, elevate, and empower every student, every day! VISION To be the premier provider of education, empowering every student to thrive in the everchanging world through innovation and continuous improvement. DESCRIPTION Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of the Gulf Coast in Sarasota, Florida, Sarasota County Schools (SCS) boasts a vibrant educational landscape, catering to over 45,000 students across 56 Read more...

MISSION Led by outstanding faculty and professional staff, the University of South Florida conducts innovative scholarship, creative activity and basic and translational research, and delivers a world-class educational experience promoting the success of our talented undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. USF, in partnership with our communities, serves the people of Florida, the nation, and the world by fostering intellectual inquiry Read more...

MISSION By investing in people through academic scholarships and supporting capital projects of local organizations, the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation looks beyond what is and enables change for what can be. DESCRIPTION The Selby Foundation Core Values 1) Humanity: The Selbys demonstrated that they cared for and about people in general, and especially for those known to them. Read more...