Give the Gift of Literacy

Gratitude. It’s the word that comes to mind when we think of your support as a tutor, donor, instructor, or volunteer. Through your time, talent, and treasure delivered with kindness and understanding we help lift others up through the power...

Share your LOVE of reading

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...

14th Annual Literacy Matters Luncheon

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.

VIDEO: Kain Ivestor

LCS Tutor, Bev Hollows Featured in Notebook, a Membership Publication of ProLiteracy

Encouraging Others Comes Naturally

"Teaching in the classroom, where I was able to work directly with the students, was the most enjoyable part of my education career." — Bob Kenel, Sandleheath President Download PDF »