Cream of the Crop…
Hunter McGrath has always had a love for cows (all animals, really), and when she saw some of her friends showing animals through the 4-H club, she knew…
A Roadmap to Success…
At the height of COVID-19 in 2020, working mom Katie Becker found herself at a figurative crossroads. Her three-year-old son had a respiratory vulnerability…
A Trophy of a Guy…
Someone you wouldn’t necessarily think would be connected to every part of a community is the “trophy guy.” But chances are if you or your kids played sports…
A Breakfast with a Purpose…
The Early Learning Taskforce held its first Transition to Kindergarten (T2K): Breakfast with a Purpose in January. The Breakfast sought to lay the…
High Soaring Spirits…
A penguin is unlike your typical bird due to its inability to fly, but that doesn’t stop the bird from having its own beautiful uniqueness. It is from…
Not Just Horsing Around!
When walking up to Prospect Riding Center, one is greeted by the sounds of chickens clucking, roosters crowing, cows mooing, and horses snorting…
#IAMchange
Coach Logan Wells is more than simply a coach. He has made it his mission to give young athletes a chance to play baseball or even go on to college when…
Books For Kids!
When Ted Lindenberg moved to Lakewood Ranch, he wanted to find a way to help people, especially in the process of reading. He joined a literacy council…
A Circle of Givers…
The needs of local women, children, and families are being radically changed for the better, thanks to The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle. Based out of…
De Soto Children’s Parade: Putting the Kids in Charge!
Dating back to 1948, the De Soto Children’s Parade has been a great source of joy for young ones in Manatee County. This tradition was created by the…
Pirates, Dead Ahead!
While many families from all over the U.S. travel to Florida for an annual trip to Disney World, Craig Warzecha’s family from New Jersey, made the…
What A Guy!
The School District of Manatee County has partnered with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) to establish the first-ever Guy Harvey Academy of Arts…
A Budget-Friendly Guide to the Gift of Experience and Education
When choosing an affordable gift for a child, you may be tempted to purchase the latest electronic gadget or media player—especially if they’ve been…
A Newborn Initiative…
Did you know that when you read to your child, even as an infant, you are essentially building their brain? There is a common misconception that…
100 Years in the Making!
The Bradenton Kiwanis Club is well-known around Manatee County for the many good projects they have done for our community. This year, the Club…
