This Veterans Day, SunCoast Blood Centers is proud to rally our communities in a profound act of gratitude—saving lives through blood donation. We invite you to join the “American Donor” challenge, a special campaign dedicated to honoring service members and inspiring local residents to take action that gives hope to both patients and America’s heroes.
Locations & Hours:
For our fixed site hours click here.
TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT CALL 866.97.BLOOD
Mobile Sites:
November 8:
Walmart Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota – 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Tangerine Woods, Englewood – 7:30 am – 12:30 pm
Walmart Cattleman Rd, Sarasota – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
November 10:
Merchants Crossing, Englewood – 2:00pm – 7:00pm
University Park CC, Sarasota – 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tri-Par Estates, Sarasota – 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, Sarasota – 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
November 11:
YMCA Bradenton, Bradenton – 8:00am – 2:00pm
Bird Bay Village, Venice – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Pleasant Lake RV Resort, Bradenton – 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Peridia Golf and CC, Bradenton – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
November 12:
Career Source Suncoast – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
SunCoast has donation centers in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, and Port Charlotte, with flexible hours to accommodate schedules. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged for a seamless experience. Also, we will have numerous blood drives happening throughout Southwest Florida.
Be a Hero This Veteran’s Day
Veteran’s Day is about honoring those who gave everything—now, you can give back in their name. Whether you’re a first-time donor or a regular, your blood could be the difference between life and death for a patient in need.
Schedule your donation today at suncoastblood.org or call 866-97-BLOOD.
Our mission: is to serve YOU and others in our community by ensuring a safe, adequate supply of blood products, including pathogen-reduced platelets, and services for a range of local hospitals, cancer patients and soldiers actively serving in the U.S. military.


