he Perlman Music Program/Suncoast (Perlman Suncoast) was recently awarded two grants in support of the organization’s 2020-2021 Season: $28,684 from the Florida Department of State - Division of Cultural Affairs; and $37,259 from the City of Sarasota's Tourist Development Cultural/Arts Program. “During these unprecedented times, we are grateful to the State of Florida and the City of Sarasota for allowing us to continue providing educational outreach programs to our community and beyond, featuring the extraordinary talents of Perlman Music Program alumni, faculty and students,” said Fran Lambert, President of Perlman Suncoast’s Board of Trustees. Perlman Suncoast is in the process of devising creating and innovative ways to engage its audiences throughout the 2020-2021 Season by presenting virtual programming and events, with the hope of resuming live performances sometime next year.