BRADENTON, FL – SunCoast Blood Centers is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest donor center in the heart of Parrish, Florida. Located at 11255 US Highway 301 N, Suite 106, Parrish, FL 34219, the center will officially open its doors on Monday, August 4, 2025, marking a significant milestone as the sixth fixed-site location for SunCoast.
The expansion into Parrish reflects the organization’s continued commitment to serving the growing needs of Manatee County, one of Florida’s fastest-developing regions. With more residents moving to the area, the demand for lifesaving blood products is on the rise—and SunCoast is meeting the challenge head-on.
“Parrish is a rapidly developing community, and we’re thrilled to be expanding our reach to better serve Manatee County,” said Scott Bush, CEO of SunCoast Blood Centers. “Opening this new donor center allows us to provide greater convenience for our donors while ensuring that our hospitals have the lifesaving blood products they need every day. It’s a win for the community and for public health.”
For more than 76 years, SunCoast Blood Centers has been the trusted blood provider for hospitals and healthcare facilities across Florida’s Gulf Coast, including Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Moffitt Cancer Center, John Hopkins All Children’s, and many others.
In addition to its network of six donor centers—including locations in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Venice, Port Charlotte, and now Parrish—SunCoast also operates an extensive mobile blood drive fleet and concierge donor services, bringing the donation experience directly to communities, businesses, and organizations throughout the region. These innovative outreach initiatives make it even easier for individuals and groups to give the gift of life conveniently and consistently.
As part of the grand opening celebration, new donors at the Parrish center will receive a $30 e-gift card and repeat donors will be eligible to receive up to $50 in e-gift cards as a thank-you for their generosity.
For more information about the new Parrish donor center, to find a mobile drive near you, or to schedule a concierge blood donation event at your organization, visit www.suncoastblood.org.
About SunCoast Blood Centers
Founded in 1949, SunCoast Blood Centers is a locally operated, nonprofit community blood center dedicated to providing a reliable supply of blood and blood products to hospitals throughout Florida’s Gulf Coast. Through its six donor centers, mobile blood drives, and concierge services, SunCoast offers donors convenient, community-based options to make a difference and help save lives.
Media Contact:
Brian Dryfhout
Director of Marketing & Communications
SunCoast Blood Centers
bdryfhout@suncoastblood.org
