General Resources for U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans
U.S Department of Veterans Affairs https://www.va.gov/
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs http://floridavets.org/resources/
Florida Veterans' Benefits Guide http://floridavets.org/resources/va-benefits-guide/
Assisted Living
State of Florida Veterans Benefits http://www.military.com/beenfits/veteran-state-benefits/florida-state-veterans-benefits.html
Center for Women Veterans CWV https://www.va.gov/womenvet/
Sarasota County Veterans' Services https://www.scgov.net/VETERANSERVICES/Pages/default.aspx
Sarasota Vet Center - 4801 Swift Rd. Suite A Sarasota, FL 34231 941-927-8285
Manatee County Veterans Services http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services.html
2016 U.S Military Retired Handbook http://www.sarasotamoaa.com/files/2016-U.S.-Military-Retired-Handbook.pdf
Homeless Veterans https://www.va.gov/homeless/resources.asp
U.S Department of Labor, Employment https://www.dol.gov/vets/
Military Discounts http://militarybenefits.info/military-discounts/
Florida Military Discounts http://militarybenefits.info/local-military-veterans-discounts/#florida
Financial Aid Guide for Military Personnel and Veterans - https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/military/
The College Guide for Servicemembers and Veterans - https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/college-guide-servicemembers-and-veterans/
A Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges - https://www.bestcolleges.com/features/top-military-friendly-colleges/
Resources for U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans preparing to buy a home:
VA Home Loans http://benefits.va.gov/homeloans/
Interest rate reduction/refinance loan http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/irrrl/asp
VA Loan Eligibility http://www.benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/purchaseeco_certificate.asp
Certificate of Eligibility http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/purchaseco_certificate.asp
Sarasota Applicants:
To request a certificate of eligibility for Veterans Affairs home loan benefits, you must complete Veterans Affairs Form 26-1880 and submit it to one of Sarasota County's Veterans Affairs Eligibility Centers along with acceptable proof of service as described on the instruction page of the form.
Honorably Discharged veterans and some National Guard and Reservists may be eligible for a Veterans Affairs home loan guarantee. This guarantee, in some instances, will allow the borrower to make a low or no down payment loan. The loans are done through commercial lenders.
Sarasota County, Veteran Home Loans https://www.scgov.net/VeteranServices/Pages/HomeLoans.aspx
Sarasota County – Home loans for Veterans. 941-861-2899 For more information email Terry Acton: tacton@scgov.net.
Certificate of Eligibility
Manatee County Veterans Services Home Loans http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/home-loans.html
Charlotte County Veteran Services
https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/services/veteran/Pages/default.aspx
DeSoto County Veteran Services
http://desotobocc.com/departments/veterans_services
Hardee County Veteran Services