UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Sarasota’s Premier
Auto Body Shop TOM & JERRY’S
AUTO BODY SHOP
44 SARASOTA SCENE | MAY 2019
philanthropy
excitement of students learning and the
creativity expressed through beautiful
artistic performances. Tom and Carol
will ensure others share those same
experiences in perpetuity through their
planned endowment with Gulf Coast
The Beelers primary philanthropic
objective is to provide fully-paid
education to students who wouldn’t
otherwise have the opportunity. Equally
important is that the support is focused
on students from low-income families
and that at least half of the support is
awarded to racial minorities. The last
bit—and the one the Beelers think is
as vital as anything else—is that life skill
training is part of the package.
This is where the face-to-face activities so
often take place. They don’t just support
students—they become part of their
adults. And they take those roles quite
seriously, whether it’s someone asking
for advice on “girlfriend problems” or
what to do with some money set aside
for investment purposes. “There’s a lot
of money in Sarasota,” Tom says, “but
people are far more willing to give money
than give time. What these young people
need is mentoring. The only way many
of them will learn the personal skills they
need is to learn them outside the family
unit.” That’s the part the Beelers love.
They have no children of their own, but
thanks to their interactions in the lives
of so many area students, they have
ample people who care about them
and depend on them in important ways.
“We are so happy to be able to make a
real difference in the lives of students,
both now and through our legacy
so stimulated by our students and what
they’re accomplishing! We’re so proud
of them.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
about Gulf Coast Community Foundation,
please visit www.gulfcoastcf.org or call
941.486.4600.
After years working as a highlyskilled
technician at Tom & Jerry’s,
Tony Mesquita, along with his family,
continues to serve clients with pride
and integrity and provide a 5-star
experience second to none.
• GLASURIT BASF Certified
• I-CAR Certified
• European and High-End
Auto Body Repair
• Car Rentals / Washing,
Waxing & Detail Service
• Paintless Dent Removal
• 100% Lifetime Warranty on
Labor & Parts per Manufacturer
CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE
941.362.0863 | tomandjerrysautobody@gmail.com
3920 Brown Avenue, Sarasota
/www.gulfcoastcf.org
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