Book Smarts
Nerves taut, attention fixed, everyone waits for the competition to begin. Months of preparation have led to this moment. No athletic skill needed…
Safety by the Book
The four-year-olds at Toad Hall Children’s Center have plenty to say about fire safety. They talk about the smoke alarms in their homes and how fast…
Dream Oaks Puts Down Roots
Foundation for Dreams (FFD), through its signature Dream Oaks Camp program, strives to create a place where children recognize one another as…
A Seat at the Table
A five-year-old boy walks up to our table, his straw hat and flowery shirt matching the restaurant’s décor. His name tag displays his title: Host…
A Mission That FELT Like Home
Every Wednesday and Friday during the school year, volunteers gather at Feeding Empty Little Tummies (FELT)’s building in Palmetto…
The People Who Say Yes
Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1987. Tim Milligan attended his first Rotary meeting at another member’s invitation. At a time when clubs limited membership by profession…
Curiosity on Display
If you’re a parent, you’re probably used to your kids asking all kinds of questions. Why is the sky blue? How do airplanes stay in the air?…
No Small Role
Taking care of young children is serious work, even if it mostly looks like (messy) play. With kids around, there’s often playdough on the floor, paint…
Seeing the Difference
Children with undetected vision problems often struggle academically, athletically, and personally. While you let that sink in, meet Dr. Michael and Sarah Mackie…
Mixon In Bloom
For over 80 years, Janet and Dean Mixon operated Mixon Fruit Farms off 27th Street East in Bradenton. But after the citrus greening disease and rising…
A Commitment to Excellence
Dr. Laurie Breslin is closing out her first school year as superintendent with a clear sense of purpose. In this conversation with NEXTGEN Family Magazine…
Penny Power
When was the last time you held a penny? As a child, thrilled to spot that flash of copper on the ground? Or maybe you were sorting through a handful…
Pageantry With a Purpose
What began over 85 years ago as an organization to boost morale and promote Spanish heritage is now a thriving society of generous members raising funds…
The Work of Connection
Karen Corbin’s journey into Bradenton’s nonprofit world started with a knock on the door. A neighbor had smelled a possible gas leak outside Karen’s house…
Creating a Reader-Friendly Home
A home filled with reading material is a good way to help kids become excited readers. What kind of books? Ask your kids about their interests…
