Community investment funding of $75,000 from United Way Suncoast will support Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters program
The SCF Coding Academy is offering in-person STEM camps for elementary, middle and high school students this summer.
Through the challenges of keeping staff, children and families safe, SCC has continued to respond to kids in crisis and facilitate adoptions
Goodwill to provide furnishings for foster children, career services for teens, parents and caretakers
Escape the house and pick out a pumpkin this fall while your family enjoys the fun at Bradenton-area pumpkin patches.
Free online programs are scheduled through December
Social and emotional skills are vital for success in kindergarten, and Girl Scouts is filling this critical need, disrupted by COVID-19.
New badges in automotive engineering, STEM career exploration, entrepreneurship and civics help girls become ambitious and decisive leaders
The new four-week Girl Scout series features unique hands-on activities for girls in grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-5.
A variety of virtual and at-home programs are now available at www.gsgcf.org.
Located only 27 miles from Bradenton and 22 miles from Sarasota, the foundation is home to 48 lemurs, which live and play on 130 acres.
"Southwest Florida's coolest backyard" is set to open at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.
Local Council Holding Membership Information Nights Throughout Bradenton
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
Sarasota YMCA Achievers program hosts numerous area employers to expose students to job openings, career opportunities
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Sesame Street opened at SeaWorld Orlando Wednesday and Patch brings you a photo gallery of Florida's newest attraction.
Thirty-four high school students from the College Reach-Out Program (CROP) in Manatee and Sarasota counties visited State College of Florida
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
Lighting the Chanukah Menorah as a Family at Temple Beth El Bradenton Lakewood Ranch
JFCS launches seasonal campaign to bring holiday joy to families
The more you give the more you get with the PIER 22 holiday gift card offer!
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
Understanding how it happens and how to prevent it can save your child’s life
Thirty New Badges Power Girl Leadership in 21st Century Issues
Family-friendly event will feature free activities
Manatee County’s Parks and Natural Resources Department will host the second annual World Oceans Day Festival on Saturday, June 9.
Monthly programs to feature volunteers reading to children, the gift of a book for all young participants
23 New STEM and Outdoor Badges Enrich Girl Scout Programming for New School Year
SCF offers classes through the state of Florida for divorcing parents with children to educate, train and assist divorcing parents.
Registration is open for Kids’ Summer Spectrum (KSS), an educational enrichment day camp for children 7-13.
VPK Choice applications are available online. Starting Mar. 6, applications can be submitted in person at the Office of Student Assignment.
The weeklong day camps are for kids 6 to 13. And if your child loves animals, the agenda is perfect!
The 4th annual safety fair is slated for tomorrow, October 1 beginning at 9 a.m.
'Take Stock in Children' is a program serving low-income, at-risk students in 6th – 12th grade in the School District of Manatee County.
Lunch is available each day March 21-25 to all Manatee County school children, regardless of financial situation.
The event takes place Saturday.
The ‘arduous’ task required a team effort involving about 40 rescue workers.
Employees collect over 400 pounds of food during Food Bank Challenge in Manatee County
Facility will increase Goodwill Manasota's organizational capacity, expand training services
Drop off locations are found throughout Sarasota and Bradenton.
Goodwill Manasota and SunTrust working together to develop and present courses on basic financial literacy to low-income workers.
Area foundations support local individuals with disabilities in efforts to help them gain employment
Biologists from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission discovered the critter earlier this week.