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Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is making news protecting bays, beaches and barrier islands. The Foundation also continues to expand outreach efforts to engage members in new ways. Please check our upcoming events to find a program that interests you.

Contact Robin Roberts for all media needs, educational program and special event reservations: robin@conservationfoundation.com or call 941.918.2100

Free Fall Family Festival Attracts 1,000 to Nature Preserve in Osprey

11/10/2011 - Staff

The Fall Family Festival welcomed more than 1000 people to Bay Preserve at Osprey for old-fashioned games, live music, nature-based art projects and biology in the bay.

Christine P. Johnson named President

10/26/2011 - Staff Report

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast named Christine P. Johnson as its next President. Ms. Johnson succeeds Albert Joerger, who served as President since founding the nonprofit land trust in 2003.

Save Pine Island

07/01/2011 - Marjorie Floyd

Help us conserve 190 acres of natural lands on Pine Island. With your help before July 18 we can permanently protect this amazing habitat and shoreline for threatened species.

FWC approves threatened species recommendations

06/10/2011 -

SARASOTA COUNTY - It's been a long journey for Florida species since 2007, when the process began to revise the system to determine whether certain Florida species are "threatened."

Foundation Earns National Recognition

04/04/2011 - Staff Report

Accredited land trusts meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever, said Commission Executive Director Tammara Van Ryn. The accreditation seal lets the public know that the accredited land trust has undergone an extensive, external review of the governance and management of its organization and the systems and policies it uses to protect land.

Clyde Butcher Exhibit and Reception

03/30/2011 - Conservation Foundation

Join Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast for an exhibit and reception with photographer Clyde Butcher on Tuesday, April 19 at Bay Preserve at Osprey, 400 Palmetto Avenue, Osprey, Florida 34229

USF Sarasota-Manatee Launches Rowing Team at Bay Preserve

02/04/2011 - Marjorie Floyd

The Foundation, Sarasota Crew and USF Sarasota-Manatee announced today that the first sports team and the only collegiate crew team in Sarasota and Manatee Counties is launching at Bay Preserve at Osprey.

Trail Easement Acquired from Longino Ranch

08/20/2010 -

Longino Ranch Acquisition expands Land Conservation and Creates River to River Eco-Tourism Trail

Acquisition of Walton Ranch Called Game Changer for Land Conservation, Eco-Tourism-

07/16/2010 - Staff

Foundation protects 3,759 acres of ranchland in Sarasota County.

Foundation Receives Million Dollar Gift

06/25/2010 - Staff

Million Dollar Gift Enables Artist In Residence Program

Manatee County Family Donates Land to Foundation

04/09/2010 -

Mercy on the Manatee will be protected in perpetuity by Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast thanks to a generous gift from Lee and Carol Ann Breyer.

Palm Ball Named Most Beautiful Event of 2009

10/26/2009 -

Sarasota Magazine announced their "Parties of the Year" awards and the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast's Palm Ball was named "Most Beautiful Event" of 2008-2009.

Eco-Tourism is Economic Development

08/03/2009 - Albert G. Joerger

Ecotourism is a renewable resource. It not only benefits our economy but also helps preserve clean water, breathtaking vistas and jobs.

Conservation Foundation Purchases 230 Acres for Preserve on Pine Island

03/06/2009 -

Sarasota Conservation Foundationﾒs founder and president, Albert Joerger, announced the acquisition of 230 acres on Pine Island to create a park.

Michael Biehl Park Opens to Applause

03/30/2007 -

VENICE, Florida -- March 30, 2007 -- A large crowd turned out this morning for the opening of Michael Biehl Park.

Conservation Foundation Takes Lead to Create Venice Park

08/24/2004 -

Albert Joerger, President and Executive Director of Sarasota Conservation Foundation, a new non-profit entity dedicated to protecting the Gulf Coastﾒs bays, beaches and barrier Islands, will announce the creation of a public park for the people of Venice at the City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 24. Sarasota Conservation Foundation purchased the property at 100 West Tampa Avenue on August 18 thanks to a $412,880 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice.

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