Hope in New Hands
Since 1980, the mission of HOPE Family Services has been to promote safety, strength, and well-being for those affected by domestic violence in Manatee County…
Summer of Discovery!
As the sun rises higher in the sky and the days grow longer, the anticipation of summer fun fills the air. For many children, summer is a time of endless play…
Teching It to a New Level…
As a 5th Grader at Prine Elementary, Elyan Rivera is described by his teachers as an all-around amazing kid! As a member of the Technology Student Association…
A Force to Reckon With
Nine years ago, a group of three very influential and impactful organizations whose mission is to support early learning came together with the…
Hatching New Ideas!
Ever heard the old adage, "The early bird catches the worm?" Well, it turns out this saying applies to early learning, too! The earlier children are…
Unlocking Joy Through Dance
ReImagine Dance is a local, nonprofit organization offering dance classes, at no charge, to young people between the ages of 5 and 25 with any disability…
Bradenton Reads!
The City of Bradenton hosted a ribbon cutting last month for the Bradenton Reads! Exhibit Grand Opening. The project, a partnership between the City…
The Man Behind the Camera
Station Manager Charles Clapsaddle, along with his Manatee Education Television (METV) staff and board members, have created a legacy here in Manatee…
Cornerstones of the County
We see the names Bishop and Parker on buildings throughout Manatee County, but who were Edward and Lillian Bishop and Mary Parker? How did they help to…
Symphony on the Sand!
This year marked the return of Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra's Symphony on the Sand event! Having been unable to hold the event for…
Helping to Staff the Future…
Due to various unprecedented factors in the last three years, the child care industry has found itself with a huge staffing gap. Not only has it been…
The EarlyBird Catches the Worm!
The Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County (ELC) has implemented a new assessment tool across six child care centers called EarlyBird. This game-based…
On the Ball…
Between work, school, dinner, and family time, it can be difficult to find the time in your family's busy schedule to fit in sports activities for…
Girl Power…
First opening its doors in 1989, Pace Center for Girls was established in Manatee County and has since served over 1,500 girls locally. They provide…
Teeing It Up For Kids!
When avid golfer and Waterlefe Golf and River Club member Bob Buchanan was looking for an avenue to help local kids after moving to Manatee County…
