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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).
Upcoming Events
Bowlero – Bowling & Pizza
This activity is for our Cool Buds age group. The event will be hosted at Bowlero and the group activity comes included with pizza and…
Pottery & Art Event
This Pottery and art class will take place at The Makery in Sarasota and is limited to 10 participants with Down syndrome. Parents are welcome…
Painting Class
This painting class is designed for our Teen Buds age group. We are limited to 10 seats for artists with Down syndrome.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEments
Buddy Up FITNESS Registration
BUDDY-UP FITNESS WINTER SESSION Buddy-Up Fitness is a program that is capped at ten (10) registrations on a first-come-first serve basis. The Winter session is on Tuesdays at 6pm…
Thank You Lakeview Elementary!
On Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 Lakeview Elementary presented Manasota BUDS Chairperson, Patricia Crauwels, and her daughter, Rachel, with a donation of $1,682.33. This money was…
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…
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!