Mistakes Are Part of Learning…
It’s so hard to watch our children struggle, fall, and even fail. However, for learning to take place, struggling and failing are part of the process...
Aiming for the Big Top!
Come one, come all and see The Amazing Emilie Bergbom flying high! Emilie is a nine-year-old Aerial Acrobat with her sights set on the Circus...
Hero on the Streets…
It's just after sunrise, and Pastor Jerry Parrish curves down a familiar road in east Bradenton, easing his black Impala into the driveway of a...
The Lovelee Worthington… A Hidden Gem
Just west of the Ellenton outlet mall and interstate 75 lies a hidden gem on the banks of Lovelee Lake, called Worthington. Originally Lee's Crab...
Strong Hopes for the Future…
Like intriguing characters woven into a page-turner adventure novel with each chapter more astounding than the next, a collection of diverse life journeys...
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...
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...
