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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Less Screen, More Green: Outdoor Safety Tips for Kids
Outdoor time for kids is an essential part of their development. Unfortunately, most children's average amount of unstructured outdoor playtime...
Party Time! Planning and Decorating for a Memorable Summer Soiree
Summer is a great time to throw a party. You can have it inside or outside and draw from a wide range of menu possibilities and potential activities...
The Man with a Golden Heart…
Like an inevitable Tsunami swirling dark, angry waves in the ocean, perilous influences, and risky behavior nearly drowned Russell Serreia in the...
Leaving a Legacy…
A single word unexpectedly and beautifully burst from the mouth of a non-verbal teenage girl in a class for students with profound special needs...
Popular Provisions…
Owner and Chef Marc Cripe defines downtown Bradenton’s Jennings Provisions as “a craft beer and wine bar serving bar snacks.” The description is apt,...
Keeping Kids Safe Near Water…
While families’ routines may still be disrupted due to the pandemic, we have to take into consideration that the weather is warming up...
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