Kids with Boards AMI: Enriching Kids’ Lives, One Board at a Time
Kids with Boards AMI is a local nonprofit that enriches kids’ lives by giving away surfboards and teaching kids how to use them. Learn more!
REinspired Boutique: A Feel-Good Shopping Experience
From the moment you step inside REinspired Boutique, you can tell that it’s so much more than your average retail store. Located in a quaint, bungalow-style building on Manatee Ave., this shop has a warm, welcoming vibe. The eclectic inventory of clothing, accessories, and specialty gifts flows from room to room, creating a unique shopping […]
The Lucky Ducky Race for Pace is Back!
For the past 10 years, local residents have flocked to the waterways to watch The Lucky Ducky Race for Pace. This super-popular fundraiser for Pace Center for Girls of Manatee County was delayed this year due to COVID-19 — but nothing can stop Quacky and her ducklings! The event officially re-launched on August 22nd and […]
Bradenton Kiwanis Club Awards Major Grant Money to Local Organizations!
The Bradenton Kiwanis Club has been making a major impact on our community since 1922. This week, during their annual awards ceremony, they presented eight local organizations with grants totaling $197,614. The grants, which ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, were awarded for special projects that required funding above and beyond what the organizations were able […]
Painting with a Purpose: A Fun New Twist on Giving
The holidays are a great time to start thinking about giving back to your community, and Painting with a Twist is making it fun! Studio owners Hope Kinney and Sheri Penxa regularly hold “Painting with a Purpose” classes at both their Bradenton and Sarasota locations. During these events, participants (affectionately called “Twisters”) can enjoy a […]
Shoeboxes for Seniors: Spreading Cheer this Holiday Season
Are you ready to take a break from shopping for family and friends and do something that will really make a difference instead? How about buying some small gifts for the elderly in our community? There are thousands of seniors in Bradenton who are forgotten about during the holidays. They often live alone, don’t have families, […]
Don’t Miss the First Annual Halloween for HOPE!
The first annual Halloween for HOPE promises to be a blast and supports an amazing local organization. What more could you ask for? On Saturday, October 19th Connect! Bradenton will transform into the ultimate Halloween headquarters. This is the perfect opportunity for you to debut this year’s costume before Halloween weekend. Make sure it’s a […]
Round Up for Charity at Mattison’s Riverwalk Grille
Are you looking for an easy way to give back to our community? Mattison’s Riverwalk Grille recently introduced their “Round-Up for Charity” program, giving us another reason to love dining there! Every month over the next 12 months, guests will have the opportunity to round up the total on their check to the nearest dollar […]
Meals on Wheels PLUS: Fighting Hunger in Manatee County Since 1972
Most of us have never had to go hungry or wonder how we’re going to feed our families. However, for thousands of residents in Manatee County, this isn’t the case. From home-bound seniors and hungry school children to families who just can’t make ends meet, Meals on Wheels PLUS has been helping the most vulnerable […]
Decluttering Can Change a Life! 5 Bradenton Locations to Donate Gently Used Items
July 15th is National Give Something Away Day, making right now the best time to declutter and donate! Not only will cleaning out your garage, closet, or pantry make you feel more organized, but your gently-used items can also have a major impact on the lives of those in need. Not sure where to donate […]
