About Us
MANASOTA BUDS
Manasota Bringing Up Down Syndrome (BUDS) is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is headquartered in Sarasota, FL. Founded in 2002, BUDS celebrates over 20 years of providing programs and services to the local Down syndrome community.
We are affiliated with the National Down Syndrome Society, the National Down Syndrome Congress, and were the first organization in FL to partner with Dads Appeciating Down Syndrome (DADS).
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEments
BUDS Featured in the Observer
Manasota BUDS was recently featured in the Sarasota Observer publication. Lesley Dwyer wrote about the programs and services offered by BUDS and promoted Manasota Bringing…
BUDS’ 21st Annual Buddy Walk
On Saturday, October 28th more than 500 people came out to Manasota BUDS’ 21st Annual Buddy Walk. Hosted at Bayside Community church, the event was…
Buddy Up Tennis Coming Soon!
Buddy Up Tennis is starting September 28! Brought to you by Manasota BUDS and The Meadows Country Club. Buddy Up Tennis is a 90 minute…
THANKS TO OUR partners
Interested in joining the Manasota BUDS family?
Membership is FREE, so join today and help us in bringing up Down syndrome!