Stars Academy - Port Charlotte

11/03/2025

🎨 Call for Artists! 🌟
We’re looking for talented artists to showcase their work at Art Under the Stars, a live art auction and gala supporting the Stars Academy - Port Charlotte Scholarship Fund. Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, photographer, fashion designer, or mixed-media creator—we want to see your art shine!

✨ Participate in our online, silent, or live auctions and help make a difference through creativity.
📅 Confirm your participation by November 30, 2025.
📩 For details or to sign up, contact kelly.hunter@gulfcoastpartnership.org

10/24/2025

Congratulations to our look at winner of the Basket giveaway Kiley Jordan. Thank you to everyone who liked shared and commented on our Stars Academy pages. Your support mean so much to us. Stay tuned for more fun events and giveaways coming soon!! Kiley Jordan

10/23/2025

Stars Academy Child Care Director Maria Guerrero and Assistant Director Crystal Woodard attended Boys and Girls Fall-O-Ween festival in Port Charlotte

10/23/2025

PORT CHARLOTTE — Tickets are on sale for Art Under the Stars, a new art auction and fundraiser set up by the Gulf Coast Partnership to benefit the Stars Academy

10/23/2025

10/22/2025

🎃👻 Who’s Gonna Win the Boo Basket?! 👻🎃

The countdown is ON! ⏰ In just 2 days, we’ll be announcing the lucky winner of our spooktacular Boo Basket giveaway! 🧺✨

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who entered and shared the fun — your support helps us raise awareness for Stars Academy and the incredible work being done for Charlotte County families. 💜🌟

Stay tuned right here — we’ll reveal the winner this Friday! 🕸️🕷️

10/22/2025

🎨✨ Become a Sponsor for Art Under the Stars 2026! ✨🎨

We’re calling all businesses, community leaders, and art lovers to join us in making magic happen at Art Under the Stars — an unforgettable evening celebrating creativity, connection, and community impact! 🌟

🗓 Saturday, March 14, 2026
📍 The Event Center at Holy Trinity, Port Charlotte

This high-energy event will bring together artists, performers, and guests for an immersive art auction and out-of-this-world experience — all to raise funds for Stars Academy scholarships, supporting early childhood education for local families. 💫

🌟 A huge THANK YOU to our current sponsors:
Lee Health, M.O.M.I. Collective, Nolan Family Insurance Agency, and Charlotte Behavioral Health Care — your support is helping us build brighter futures for Charlotte County’s children! 💜

Want to join these incredible partners? Sponsorship opportunities are still available, each with exciting perks and recognition to showcase your business’s community spirit.

👉 Learn more or become a sponsor today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/art-under-the-stars-sponsorship

OR contact Kelly Hunter, Director of Development & Marketing at (941) 626-0220 x 4 or kelly.hunter@gulfcoastpartnership.org

Together We Can!

🌟 Become a Sponsor of Art Under the StarsSupport Local Families. Strengthen Our Community. Invest in the Future.Sponsoring Art Under the Stars is a meaningful way to give back to our community and help ensure that Charlotte County remains a strong, resilient place to live, work, and raise a famil...

10/02/2025

NOMINATIONS OPEN — 2026 Community Champions Breakfast (Feb 5, 2026)
Help us spotlight Charlotte County employers and educational institutions that go above and beyond to create workforce pathways for our most vulnerable neighbors—including Veterans and at-risk youth.

We’re seeking organizations that demonstrate:

📌 Paid training, internships, apprenticeships, or on-the-job learning

📌 Veteran-friendly hiring, upskilling, and wrap-around support

📌 Second-chance hiring and career ladders for opportunity youth

📌 School-to-career programs, Career and Technical Education (CTE), dual enrollment, and industry partnerships

👉 Nominate an Employer or School: https://www.gulfcoastpartnership.org/about/events
🗓️ Event: 2026 Community Champions Breakfast • Feb 5, 2026 • The Event Center at Holy Trinity
🎖️ Categories: Employer Champion • Educational Institution Champion

10/02/2025

You can vote for us once a day until October 8th!

We appreciate your support and would love to schedule a tour of our center! Call us at (941) 685-7939 to schedule today.

For more information, please visit www.stars-academy.org

We’re up for Best of Charlotte 2025 and we need YOU! 🌟

Please vote for Stars Academy once a day now through Oct 8.

✅ How to vote (takes 15–30 seconds):

Tap this link: https://www.yoursun.com/contests/bestofcharlotte/ #/gallery?group=528334

Search “Stars Academy”

Cast your vote & share with a friend!

Every daily vote helps us fund more scholarships and early-learning opportunities for local families. Thank you for cheering on our teachers, kiddos, and mission! 💙

10/01/2025

We’re up for Best of Charlotte 2025 and we need YOU! 🌟

Please vote for Stars Academy once a day now through Oct 8.

✅ How to vote (takes 15–30 seconds):

Tap this link: https://www.yoursun.com/contests/bestofcharlotte/ #/gallery?group=528334

Search “Stars Academy”

Cast your vote & share with a friend!

Every daily vote helps us fund more scholarships and early-learning opportunities for local families. Thank you for cheering on our teachers, kiddos, and mission! 💙

09/30/2025

🌙 Art Under the Stars is Coming! 🌙✨
Step into a night where creativity meets community, and imagination takes center stage. On Saturday, March 14, 2026, join us at The Event Center - Port Charlotte, FL at Holy Trinity for Art Under the Stars—a one-of-a-kind event blending the elegance of a high-end art gallery with the whimsical wonder of a child's imagination.

🎨 Artists
This is your chance to showcase your work in front of collectors, philanthropists, and art lovers who are ready to invest in your talent. From canvas to sculpture to mixed media, we’re curating a vibrant auction that celebrates artistic expression and supports a powerful cause.

🤝 Sponsors
Align your brand with creativity, community impact, and early childhood education. As a sponsor, you’ll receive premium visibility and the opportunity to be part of an event that raises critical funds for the Stars Academy - Port Charlotte Scholarship Fund, ensuring that every child can access quality care and education—regardless of circumstance.

🌟 Guests
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of live art auctions, breathtaking performances, and delectable hors d’oeuvres & desserts. Stroll through an atmosphere alive with inspiration, connect with friends and community leaders, and know that every bid and every ticket help transform the lives of children and families in Charlotte County.

📅 Save the Date: March 14, 2026
📍 Venue: The Event Center - Port Charlotte, FL 24411 Rampart Blvd., Port Charlotte
🎟 Tickets & Sponsorships: https://www.gulfcoastpartnership.org/about/events

For more information contact Kelly Hunter, Director of Development & Marketing at (941) 626-0220 x 4 or kelly.hunter@gulfcoastpartnership.org

Let’s make magic together—under the stars.