Tutor training – May to December, 2023

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...

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.

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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 »