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Tutor training – April to December, 2025

Give the gift of literacy. Become a volunteer tutor. Since 1978 the Literacy Council of Sarasota has engaged in "Each One, Teach One" to help build a more literate community. Won't you help share your love of reading with someone…The...

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Literacy Matters 2025 Luncheon

Thank you again to all those who attended and especially to our sponsors for their support. This is an annual event and we hope to see you next year!

Help Support The Literacy Council of Sarasota During Our Annual Appeal

Your personal donation of $5-$500 may be eligible for matching funds through the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust, doubling your impact to The Literacy Society of Sarasota. Restrictions apply- please review the Trust's Terms and Conditions to see if...

Save the Date! 18th Annual Literacy Matters Luncheon

Celebrate our 18th Annual Literacy Matters Luncheon on February 28 at Michael's on East! Guest speaker John Annis is the Senior Vice President of Collaboration and Impact for the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, where he is part of a...

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Back-to-School Season: An Opportunity for All Ages

As the familiar back-to-school season rolls around once more, it typically conjures images of eager children equipped with fresh backpacks and notebooks. However, it's important to recognize that this season offers opportunities for individuals of all ages, including adults who...

Literacy Opens Doors

... opportunities, careers, connections, empowerment! Give the gift of literacy and change lives for the better. $100 = one year of classes for an adult $250 =a volunteer tutor training class $500 = a year-long online class Your donation is...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – It’s Everyone’s Business

A Statement From Our Board of Directors, Executive Director, and Staff Download a PDF Version. At any point in history, the fabric of every society is tested by crisis. In response, choosing fear, ignorance, greed, and hate will lead to...

2020 LCS Luncheon Highlights

Thank you to everyone who supported our 13th Annual Literacy Matters Luncheon February 2020! A special thank you to all our sponsors to include our premier sponsor the Community Foundation of Sarasota County (more…)

2020 LCS Luncheon Media Release

For Immediate Release Literacy Council of Sarasota Celebrates 13th Annual Literacy Matters! Luncheon, Friday, February 28th. (more…)

What, Who and How?

What we do, who we help, and how we do it.

"Thank you very much for your generosity and for all you do for our ESOL Families in our community. The Literacy Council provides great services in our community. We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such a dedicated and professional organization."

— Ruth C. Rubinstein ESOL Parent Outreach Facilitator Pupil Support Services

The Literacy Council of Sarasota can help you or someone you care about!

Services
Small Group Instruction
One-On-One Tutoring

Core Programs
Adult Basic Education
General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Preparation
English as a Second Language (ESL)

Additional Programs
Workplace Literacy
Family Literacy
Health Literacy
Financial Literacy
Jail Literacy
Digital Literacy (Coming Soon!)

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