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 opens Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 9AM. There are nine (9) slots available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The dates for the session are September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28. Space is limited and registration is required. To start the...
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...
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...
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...
At 12 PM we will meet at Neal Preserve for a fun and educational nature outing. It will include a short nature lesson and a scavenger hunt through the preserve. We’ll wrap up with a creative nature scrapbooking activity using items we find along the way. Immediately following the nature walk (approximately 1:45 PM) join us for...
Buddy Up Tennis is a 90-minute tennis and fitness program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome. Buddy volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. There are nine (9) slots available on a first-come-first-serve basis. No tennis experience is required. Team t-shirt provided. Space is limited and registration is...
Come join the fun at Bowlero with a bowling benefit for Night with the Stars Prom, Inc, a free prom for people with different abilities. Enjoy the bowling as well as free food and unlimited soft drinks. There will also be raffles, a 50/50, and a silent auction. The cost of admission is covered by...
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...
