#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…
Stepping Up and Stepping In…
Just eight months after becoming the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County following the sudden…
Born for the Role…
Determined to have a career in a professional field, Tom McDougal first became a hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at just 27 years old…
Nothing Stopping Santa This Year!
Most people would be surprised to learn that Santa Claus lives in Bradenton, Florida, but chances are if you’ve attended Elementary school in Manatee County in the last 30 years, you’ve met Steve Hensell, or “Santa Steve,” as he’s better known…
No Soft Touches…
What is it that constitutes a great team? Is it defined by the number of games they win or how many points they score? Would you describe it as a group…
50 Issues and Going Strong!
Eight years and now 50 issues later, Nextgen Family Magazine has been a massive success right from the start! Beginning as the brainchild of our…
Nurturing Mental Health on Campus…
When Jenny*, age 7, unexpectantly lost her father during the week of Thanksgiving, she was overcome with grief. Her interest in her favorite…
