Friends of The Haven is hosting a free informational meeting for parents of special needs children, featuring Attorney Jim McCarten. Topics include trust essentials, family roles and trustees, funding strategies, and tax considerations. Monday, November 16th | 6:00–7:30 PM Homewood Suites | 305 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota Everyone is Welcome! Please RSVP for attendance to...
Make a coastal Christmas tree masterpiece and soak up some festive beach vibes with Manasota BUDS! Join us for Christmas at the Beach and create your own coastal Christmas Tree on a 4x12 canvas. You are welcome to bring extra bling or shells with you! We can welcome a maximum of 10 BUDS members ages...
Join us for a festive evening as we hop aboard the SRQ Trolley and tour some of Sarasota's holiday light displays while listening to your favorite music. Festive outfits are encouraged, so wear your favorite holiday sweater or other seasonal attire! Arrive at 6:15; trolley ride 6:30-8:00 pm. Pickup Location: 4041 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL...
Join us for a fun-filled morning at Kids Empire Bradenton, an exciting indoor playground packed with climbing structures, slides, tunnels, and more! We'll have exclusive access to the entire facility from 9:00–10:00 AM before it opens to the public, giving our group plenty of space to play and explore. The fun will continue until 11:00 AM. Please...
Manasota BUDS is renting out the children’s play café in Lakewood Ranch for a fun evening just for our younger families! Please register your child with Down syndrome as well as any siblings ages 6 and under who would like to attend. Sibling admission is $15 per child and can be paid to Manasota BUDS...
Ages 13+ | 12 spots available Join Manasota BUDS for an afternoon at Save Our Seabirds! We’ll start with a one-hour guided tour and then walk over to Ken Thompson Park with binoculars to see what seabirds we can spot along the bay. This event is open to 12 participants with Down syndrome, ages 13+ and...
Manasota BUDS is going camping! In partnership with Mission ABLE, 7 Manasota BUDS families will join Mission ABLE families for an overnight adventure at Crowley Museum. We’ll spend the afternoon hiking, playing games, and exploring Crowley before settling in for dinner, s’mores, and a night around the campfire. Bathrooms are available on-site. Dinner, s'mores, and...
