SunCoast Blood Centers

SunCoast Blood Centers We are privileged to bring people together to save lives through innovative blood services and therapies. Call 1-866-97-BLOOD.

SunCoast Blood Centers is the exclusive blood products provider to the patients and medical centers in Southwest Florida. For over 76 years SunCoast Blood Centers has provided a reliable supply of quality blood products and services to hospitals and health centers in need.

Shirley Smith, Component Processing Technician II, is celebrating 29 years with us—a remarkable milestone that reflects ...
01/08/2026

Shirley Smith, Component Processing Technician II, is celebrating 29 years with us—a remarkable milestone that reflects her dedication and commitment. Her careful attention ensures our products are processed safely, directly supporting local hospitals and the patients who depend on them. Pictured with SunCoast Blood Centers CEO Scott Bush, Shirley embodies the teamwork and passion that drive our mission forward.

Thank you, Shirley, for your incredible contributions. Your hard work and commitment make a difference every single day!

CRITICAL ALERT: Our O- blood inventory is at emergency levels and donations are required to support patient care. Your h...
01/08/2026

CRITICAL ALERT: Our O- blood inventory is at emergency levels and donations are required to support patient care. Your help is needed. All donors will receive a $50 e-gift card. Book your appointment at suncoastblood.org. We are open until 7pm at all locations.

01/08/2026

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, thank you for showing what it truly means to give from the heart. 🩸 For nearly two decades, your students have stepped up to donate and help save lives right here in Southwest Florida, making a real impact for local patients and families in our community. To book an appointment visit suncoastblood.org

Thank you to Gecko's Grill & Pub for supporting our community and hosting blood drives. These donations help local hospi...
01/07/2026

Thank you to Gecko's Grill & Pub for supporting our community and hosting blood drives. These donations help local hospitals in our area! To book an appointment visit suncoastblood.org

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Meet Tracey Owings, a hero in our community. For years, Tracey has been a loyal donor at our Bayshore Gardens center, gi...
01/06/2026

Meet Tracey Owings, a hero in our community.

For years, Tracey has been a loyal donor at our Bayshore Gardens center, giving over 20 gallons of lifesaving blood. But his dedication runs even deeper than the numbers.

After losing his 10-year-old granddaughter to leukemia and his sister to breast cancer, Tracey continues to roll up his sleeve with one hope: to give other families a little more time with their loved ones.

Thank you, Tracey, for turning your grief into hope and your pain into purpose. You are making a difference, one donation at a time. ❤️

Those four words can change everything. ❤️Your blood donation could be the moment someone hears, “We found a match.”Be t...
01/05/2026

Those four words can change everything. ❤️
Your blood donation could be the moment someone hears, “We found a match.”

Be the reason hope shows up.
👉 Donate today: https://www.suncoastblood.org

Every drop counts! 💧 Celebrate Blood Donor Month by saving lives. Book your next appointment today! ❤️ Click here to sch...
01/04/2026

Every drop counts! 💧 Celebrate Blood Donor Month by saving lives. Book your next appointment today! ❤️ Click here to schedule 👉 suncoastblood.org

01/03/2026

Snowbird season is here, and our hospitals are busier than ever.​

With more people on the roads and in our community, just one major trauma can require several units of blood to save a life. This holiday season, please take time to donate and help ensure Bayflite2 and our hospital partners have the blood they need when every second counts.

Small act, BIG impact. 💪 Join the movement this Blood Donor Month by booking your next donation appointment. 🩸 Let’s sav...
01/03/2026

Small act, BIG impact. 💪 Join the movement this Blood Donor Month by booking your next donation appointment. 🩸 Let’s save lives together!

Students are stepping up and leading the way. 💪🩸When students give blood, they show what leadership really looks like—co...
01/02/2026

Students are stepping up and leading the way. 💪🩸
When students give blood, they show what leadership really looks like—compassion, action, and community impact.

Be part of something bigger.
👉 Schedule your donation: https://www.suncoastblood.org

Start the new year off right! Just like your car needs regular oil changes to keep running smoothly, your body needs a b...
01/02/2026

Start the new year off right! Just like your car needs regular oil changes to keep running smoothly, your body needs a boost too – and donating blood is the perfect way to do it!

Think of it as maintenance for you—and the best part? You’re not just helping yourself, you’re saving lives.

Give your body the tune-up it deserves! Schedule your donation with SunCoast Blood Centers today. You’ll feel better and save lives.

Meet Nick — our first platelet donor of 2026.Nick began donating in honor of his wife’s friend who bravely battled breas...
01/02/2026

Meet Nick — our first platelet donor of 2026.
Nick began donating in honor of his wife’s friend who bravely battled breast cancer, and what started as a tribute turned into a lifelong commitment. For 40 years, Nick has continued to give, saving lives along the way. He says SunCoast Blood Centers feels like his second family — and there’s no better way to start the new year than with a good deed.

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3025 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard/Suite 111
Bradenton, FL
34211

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SunCoast Blood Centers

O.K. Fike and Dr. Millard White founded the Lower West Coast Blood Bank on February 14, 1949. Now known as SunCoast Blood Centers, one of the oldest nonprofits in the community, tens of thousands of dedicated volunteers each year provide the critical lifesaving gift of blood and platelets for local patients. In 1949 the Blood Bank collected 551 pints of blood, now called units. Today, more than 1,000 blood drives are held annually in the communities we serve (Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Desoto counties). As we move forward, researchers and scientists offer technological advances that promise to revolutionize transfusion medicine and the growing field of cellular therapy. SunCoast provides its donors with state-of-the-art collection and testing instruments that maximize blood donor and recipient safety and comfort. The success of this organization lies completely on the generosity of its generous donors.

SunCoast Blood Centers is a registered 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit corporation supported by hundreds of individuals, corporations and foundations. All gifts to SCBB are fully tax-deductible as outlined by the IRS. Our Federal Tax ID number is 59-0873275.

Donor Center Hours of Operation Vary By Day and Location, please visit suncoastblood.org for hours.