What we do
NEXTGEN is the official family resource of Manatee County, featuring local events and good news around our community and is brought to you by the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County, Inc (ELC). The educational and family resource magazine is distributed to the parents of 25,000 elementary school children in 47 Manatee County schools, with an additional 8,000 distributed to over 200 childcare facilities, libraries, medical offices, hospitals and other business offices throughout the county. Our new website features local events, community updates and interactive activities and games for children of all ages.
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The Dream Team…
Nick Leduc and a dozen boys met for the first time in May 2018 at tryouts for the 11 and under team that Leduc would be coaching for the Braden River...
What Would Barbara Say?
When a dusting of stars illuminated the night sky, and most of Manatee County slipped into a peaceful slumber, a predictable rumble hummed from Robby’s...
Looking For Guardian Angels…
You may be familiar with the term Guardian ad Litem (GAL). But do you know how crucial the role is that GALs play in our local community? And can you...
A Slick New Addition…
Bob Slicker realized his dream of owning a restaurant when he opened Slicker's Eatery in February in Cortez. Slicker's vision for his place, which...
Following in the Footsteps of Greatness…
Like a flipbook of vintage Florida postcards - popping with vivid color and rolling seascapes - Mary Glass’ childhood stretched out before her with...
Festival is off the Hook!
It is often said that fire and water are the Yin and Yang of the existing world. They create the requisite nature of rising and falling, ebbing and...
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