The United Way of South Sarasota County Foundation has awarded $500 each to 11 South Sarasota County public elementary schools. It happened last week as part of the annual “Holiday with a Heart” program. The program provides money to the local schools so they can help their students and families most in need have a better holiday. UWSSC serves the people of Englewood, Venice, North Port, Laurel, Nokomis and Osprey.