Suncoast Summer Fest

03/17/2026

Share Memories and Support the Family.

02/08/2026

The Board and staff of Suncoast Charities for Children mourn the loss of long-time supporter L.H. “Butch” Glasgow, founder and owner of USA Fence. Butch generously donated products and services to our Offshore Grand Prix and Thunder By The Bay festivals for many years and was always there to support our mission of helping local children, teens, and adults with special needs. He made a lasting and positive impact on countless charities and causes throughout our local community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed.

12/02/2025

Double your donation this Giving Tuesday! 💙

Thanks to the generosity of the James M. Doss Charitable Foundation and The Reinhart Foundation, all donations received this Giving Tuesday will be matched dollar for dollar to support critical programs and services for local children, teens, and adults with special needs.

To make a donation, visit: https://suncoastcharitiesforchildren.harnessgiving.org/donate/?selected-method=one-time&amount=50&campaign_id=0

09/16/2025

During the entire month of September, 5% of each guest check from dining at any 1905 Family of Restaurants location, including Columbia Restaurant at St. Armands Circle and Cha Cha Coconuts at St. Armands Circle, will be donated back to the charity of your choice at no additional cost as part of the 28th Annual Community Harvest.

Please consider joining us in support of Suncoast Charities for Children during this month long promotion! Suncoast Charities for Children provides funding to seven local non-profit organizations in support of children, teens, and adults with special needs and their families. Thanks to the generosity of the Gonzmart Family Foundation, over the past 27 years, the Community Harvest has donated over $4.4 million to local charities.

To learn more about the 28th Annual Community Harvest, visit the link below.

FOX 13’s Charley Belcher explains how you can help raise money for charity by eating at one of the Columbia Restaurant Group establishments.

06/23/2025

06/18/2025

Looking to get out on the water this summer but don't have a boat? Don't miss your chance to bid on this 2008 Pro-Line 20' Center Console with included continental trailer!

Thanks to the generosity of The Old Salty Dog City Island, all proceeds raised from the boat auction will benefit Suncoast Charities for Children! Bidding is open now through June 24 at noon. For more information on the vessel or to place your opening bid, visit: https://qtego.us/qlink/suncoastcc/G7J101

06/02/2025

🎰✨ HIGH HANDS & HAIR BANDS ✨🎸
🎲 80's Themed Casino Party 🎲

🗓️ Friday, June 6
⏰ 6PM – 10PM
📍 Sarasota Sahib Shrine Event Center (600 N. Beneva Rd.)
🎟️ $75 per person

Includes:
🍸 2 Free Drinks
💵 $1,000 in Casino Gaming Chips
🍢 Light Bites
🎶 Your Favorite 80's Hits By DJ Chris Craze

Whether you're feeling lucky or just wanna dance to some classics, this is THE night you don’t want to miss! Be sure to dress in your best 80's outfit for a chance to win some great prizes!

➡️ Tickets going fast – grab yours now at: https://suncoastcharitiesforchildren.org/waves-wheels-weekend/

05/21/2025

Deadline extended for FREE Waves & Wheels Weekend Shirt! 🎉

Purchase a weekend pass or register for the dice run by Monday, May 26 at midnight to receive a free event shirt! Merchandise will not be sold separately at the events so don't miss your chance to receive a commemorative event shirt!

To purchase your tickets and secure your FREE shirt, visit: https://events.humanitix.com/waves-and-wheels-weekend/tickets?widget=popup

05/20/2025

Don't miss the Waves & Wheels Weekend events happening June 6-7! For more information visit: https://suncoastcharitiesforchildren.org/waves-wheels-weekend/

05/07/2025

Registration is filling up fast for the "Waves & Wheels" Weekend 80's Casino Party & Dice Run scheduled for June 6-7! Be sure to purchase your 'Weekend Pass" Ticket valid for both the Casino Party and Dice Run or register for the Dice Run by May 23 to receive a FREE SHIRT! For more information and to register, visit: https://suncoastcharitiesforchildren.org/waves-wheels-weekend/

We'd like to give a special thank you to our "Full Throttle" Sponsor, Rusty Plumbing Co., for helping to make these fundraising events possible! Your support, along with all of our generous sponsors and donors, are helping to have a positive impact on over 8,000 children, teens, and adults with special needs in our community!

04/25/2025

Join us for a rockin' good time on June 6-7 for the "Waves & Wheels" Weekend 80's Casino Party & Dice Run! All proceeds benefit Suncoast Charities for Children.

Friday from 6pm - 10pm at the Sarasota Sahib Shrine Bar, Restaurant, Auditorium & Event Center, come dressed in your best 80's outfit for a chance to win cash prizes at the "High Hands & Hair Bands" Party. Tickets include $1,000 in casino gaming chips, two complementary drinks, and lite bites.

Then on Saturday rev up your engine for the Boat, Car, and Motorcycle Dice Run! At each stop during the dice run, participants will roll dice and at the final stop of Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar, your points will be totaled for a chance to win cash prizes! All participants will also receive an included meal at the last stop with their ticket purchase. Register by May 23 to receive a free shirt!

To purchase tickets, become an event sponsor, or make a donation, visit: https://suncoastcharitiesforchildren.org/waves-wheels-weekend/