United Way Suncoast expands into 15 more ZIP codes in South Sarasota County

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - United Way Suncoast announced Wednesday that it is expanding into 15 additional ZIP codes in South Sarasota County.The expansion includes Venice, North Port, Nokomis, Laurel and Osprey, according to the organization. United Way Suncoast also will serve parts of Englewood located in Sarasota County.United Way Charlotte County will continue serving Charlotte County, including Englewood ZIP codes within that county, the organization said.United Way Suncoast, All Faiths Food Bank prepare 6,000 disaster resiliency kitsUnited Way Suncoast said it is working with United Way Charlotte County and United Way of Florida to maintain community programs and services that match local needs. That includes support for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA.The expansion comes as United Way South Sarasota County finalizes a transition of its disaster work to another approved provider working with Volunteer Florida, according to the United Way.United Way Suncoast is