WORKING FOR THE PEOPLE
With hearts fluttering to a drumbeat of exciting new beginnings and every item they owned, including a dog and a cat, jam-packed in their car, Cheri Coryea…
Setting the Pace for a SUCCESSFUL and More CONFIDENT School Year
The new school year will bring many challenges for children as they get used to more difficult work in all their classes. Few subjects build on concepts…
Building on Our Success
The 2018-2019 school year in Manatee County was one of transition, challenges, and hard work at all levels of the school district. Thanks to our talented…
Early Education Opportunities for All!
When families have questions or concerns about their child’s development or behavior, they may not know where to turn for guidance. The Early Learning…
Kids Eat Free This Summer!
With summer upon us, Manatee County Schools Food and Nutrition Services is again preparing to feed students across the county. For the last 12 years, the…
A Real Taste of Europe
Château 13 Restaurant & Wine Bar, a hip, new European-style restaurant and wine bar in Bradenton, is owner Jenn Sayko’s baby, her second home, her…
Chill Out, Not Time Out!
Imagine if being sent to the corner, or to time out, was less of a punishment and more of a therapeutic experience that included items meant to calm the…
The Power of Creation
Bold hues of orange, blue, red, and yellow sweep through McKenzie Ware’s coveted sketchbook, filling hundreds of worn pages with original and creative…
Get Your Prevention On
As parents, we talk to our kids about health and safety a lot. We tell them to buckle up in the car, to look both ways before crossing the street, and…
Stronger Together
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) has been providing counseling, training, and guidance to women across the Suncoast for nearly 40 years. Today, WRC…
Hungry for a Change
Across the Tampa Bay area, hundreds of thousands of people are considered “food insecure.” This means they do not have consistent, easy access to safe,…
The Dedicated Doctor
Dr. Sharon Otis has devoted her life to working with children and families, with a career that spans over 50 years. More than 35 of those years were spent…
Don’t Let Math Slide This Summer
With summer right around the corner, students are getting ready to ditch books and tests for beaches and travel. Most students, following a standard nine-…
Future Foundations…
The Manatee County School District is growing! Jane Dreger is helping the District keep up with the demand for new spaces and new schools. Dreger is the…
Let Love Bloom This Mother’s Day!
I appreciate handmade presents for Mother’s Day – and I especially love the expression on my kids’ faces as I open their gifts…
