Events

We invite you and your children to join us for our next Manasota BUDS Parent Meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at The Haven – Frank Stern Employment Center (4405...

Bring your teen out for a fun afternoon of mini-golf at The Fish Hole in Lakewood Ranch on Sunday, April 13! This event is open to all Teen BUDS ages...

Join us on Thursday, April 17th for a Cupcake Decorating Class at the Pineapple Kitchen! Work on your piping skills under the instruction of a professional pastry chef. This is...

On Wednesday, April 23rd we're partnering with Adventure for All and The Haven to bring you an afternoon at the farm! Take a tour of Hunsader Farms and pick some...

The Annual Gulf Coast MBA Charity Golf Tournament, originally scheduled for May 2nd to benefit Manasota BUDS (Bringing Up Down Syndrome), has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a...

Join us down at the Ed Smith Stadium for "Country Hits: Songs from Nashville", a part of Sarasota Orchestra's Outdoor Pops series. This lively symphonic celebration pays tribute to some...

Join us on Sunday, May 4th at 3 pm. We will create hearts on an 8x8-inch canvas, using resin as the glue to keep your masterpiece in place. Amber with Ambers Making Waves will guide you through the entire process and will provide everything except your creativity! Please Note: Resin will not come out of...

It's Summer at the movies with Manasota BUDS! T(w)een BUDS are invited to come watch the live-action Lilo & Stitch at AMC Bradenton 20 on the afternoon of Sunday, June 8th! The movie starts at 1:30 pm, we'll be meeting up a little early. Meet us just inside the theater to the left by the...

Saturday, June 28th Cool BUDS is going to blast off with a laser light show at the Bishop Planetarium! This is made possible by a generous grant from Neal Communities.

Celebrate Summer with the whole Manasota BUDS family at the Sunset Pavilion at Siesta Beach on Sunday, July 20th from 10 am to 2 pm! You can find us at the Sunset Pavilion right by the Playground on the East side of the beach. Bring a lunch and beverages and come join the party! This...

Whether you’re new to navigating Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or have years of experience, this session will provide valuable information for every stage of the journey. Manasota BUDS Board Member, Brooke Olivieri, will explain what ESE and ISPs are, share recent changes, and offer practical tips to help parents successfully...

Registration for the Fall 2025 Session for Buddy Up Fitness opened 08/21/25. There are nine (9) slots available for Buddy Up Fitness, allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.  Space is limited and registration is required.  To start the registration process, please email sarasotatennis@buforlife.org Athlete participant must be at least 15 years old.  Sessions are held at...