Manasota BUDS

Buddy Up Tennis - 10/04/25
2025-10-04 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Meadows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota, Florida, 34235, United States
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 required. To start the registration process, please email: sarasotatennis@buforlife.org.

Manasota BUDS supplements some of the costs of Buddy Up Tennis for its athletes. Parents are responsible for a one-time cost of $40 for the multi-month program.

Buddy Up Fitness - 10/07/25
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:15 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237
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 the Sarasota City YMCA located at 1075 S. Euclid Ave. Manasota BUDS supplements some of the costs of Buddy Up Fitness. Parents are responsible for a one-time cost of $30 for the multi-month program.

Buddy Up Tennis - 10/11/25
2025-10-11 12:30 - 14:00 | The Meadows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota, Florida, 34235, United States

Buddy Up Fitness - 10/14/25
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:15 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237

Buddy Up Tennis - 10/18/25
2025-10-18 12:30 - 14:00 | The Meadows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota, Florida, 34235, United States

Buddy Up Fitness - 10/21/25
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:15 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237

2025 Buddy Walk
2025-10-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Bayside Community Church, 15800 FL-64, Bradenton, Florida, 34212
Mark your calendars for Manasota BUDS’ 23rd annual Buddy Walk! The event is scheduled at the same venue we’ve used the past 2 years: Bayside Community Church in Lakewood Ranch.

To register for the walk, please visit: https://charity.pledgeit.org/Buddy-Walk. Participants are encouraged to register ASAP to ensure that they get a shirt. Our deadline to place the T-Shirt order is 2-weeks before the event. Sponsors are welcome! View our sponsor packet HERE.

Registration opens at 9:00AM. We will have a dunk tank, video truck, DJ Motown Ross Brown, games, refreshments, a King and Queen award, Top Team Awards, and more! Registration is FREE for individuals with Down syndrome and includes a free t-shirt. All other participants have a $25 registration fee and includes a T-Shirt. Registration is tax deductible and 100% of proceeds go back to supporting the Down syndrome community.

Thank you for supporting Manasota BUDS and our audience!

Buddy Up Fitness - 10/28/25
2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:15 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237

Buddy Up Tennis - 11/01/25
2025-11-01 12:30 - 14:00 | The Meadows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota, Florida, 34235, United States

Friendsgiving Dance Party
2025-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Knights of Columbus Hall, 4880 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
This event is designed for teens and adults with Down syndrome, but all ages are welcome.

The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Sarasota, with light dinner and dancing. This event is made possible by the generosity of Neal Communities.

Buddy Up FITNESS - 11.04.25
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237
Buddy-Up Fitness is a a program that is capped at ten (10) registrations on a first-come-first serve basis. The sessions are on Tuesdays from November 4th to January 20th. To start the registration process, please email sarasotatennis@buforlife.org. Athlete participant must be at least 15 years old. There is a participation fee of $30 for the entirety of the season. Manasota BUDS covers the rest of the fees. Sessions take place at the Sarasota City YMCA.

Buddy Up Tennis - 11/08/25
2025-11-08 12:30 - 14:00 | The Meadows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota, Florida, 34235, United States

Buddy Up FITNESS - 11.11.25
2025-11-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237

Buddy Up Tennis - 11/15/25
2025-11-15 12:30 - 14:00 | The Meadows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota, Florida, 34235, United States

Buddy Up FITNESS - 11.18.25
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237

Buddy Up Tennis - 11/22/25
2025-11-22 12:30 - 14:00 | The Meadows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota, Florida, 34235, United States

Buddy Up FITNESS - 11.25.25
2025-11-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237

Buddy Up FITNESS - 12.02.25
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237

Buddy Up Tennis - 12/06/25
2025-12-06 12:30 - 14:00 | The Meadows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota, Florida, 34235, United States

Buddy Up FITNESS - 12.09.25
2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237

12/14/2025 - Cool BUDS Outdoor Adventure Holiday Wonderland
2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Adventure for All, 1361 Boulevard of the Arts, Suite 102, Sarasota, Florida, 34236, United States
Meet at Adventure For All’s downtown Sarasota office at 1361 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota 34236 for an Outdoor Adventure Holiday Wonderland themed party with plenty of time and space for dancing and celebration.

Parents or drivers are not expected to stay so please only RSVP for 1 Cool BUD.

This event has been made possible by a generous grant from Neal Communities.

Buddy Up FITNESS - 12.16.25
2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237

Buddy Up FITNESS - 12.23.25
2025-12-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237

Buddy Up FITNESS - 12.30.25
2025-12-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237

Buddy Up FITNESS - 01.06.26
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237

Buddy Up FITNESS - 01.13.26
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237

JENI'S Ice Cream Event
2026-01-15 15:00 - 18:00 | JENI’s Ice Cream, 190 N. Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, Florida, United States
Come enjoy scoops of your favorite flavors. 25% of all purchases will be donated to Manasota BUDS.

Buddy Up FITNESS - 01.20.26
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Sarasota City YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave, Sarasota, Florida, 34237

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
2026-03-22 11:00 - 14:00
FREE ADMISSION

World Down Syndrome Day Picnic Location: Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch (6402 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202)Food: Catering provided by Alday’s BarbecueWord Tracks: Fellowship, Family, Fun

Bowlero - Bowling & Pizza
2026-04-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Bowlero – Bradenton, 4208 Cortez Rd, Bradenton, Florida, 34210, United States
This activity is for our Cool Buds age group (ages 18+). The event will be hosted at Bowlero and the group activity with pizza and fries included. We are limited to 15 bowlers with Down syndrome for this event.
