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ISSUE
insider’s resource guide
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parenting education
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health
Relationship Goals
Top Manasota Schools
Bright Smiles
It is important that you and your
Looking to make a switch? Finding
As parents we want our children
spouse are close. This not only
the right fit for your child can be
to have a beautiful smile. While the
provides a good model for your
tough. Check out our trusted favorites
growth of your child’s face and mouth
children but your relationship is also
for Private Schools, Charter Schools,
is determined by genetic factors, it
the glue that holds the family together.
Exceptional Education, Preschools
is also determined by environmental
Here are 10 marital tips to remember!
and Tutors.
influences. Here are the top 5 causes
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Yoga Chart for Kids
Stretching is good! Stretching is fun! Stretching can be done by everyone! Get your little ones moving and burn off energy with these 15 yoga poses. Tear out the chart and keep it as an easy-to-use guide.
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IN EVERY ISSUE
08 Best Exceptional
12 Education Directory 31 Marketplace
Education School
PARENTING
04 Relationship Tips for Parents
by Kathryn Kolvs
EDUCATION LISTINGS
06 Best Private School & Preschool Reader’s Choice Winner in both categories is Sarasota Christian School!
Reader’s Choice Winner is St. Mary Academy!
HEALTH LISTINGS
24 Best Pediatrician
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Weiss Pediatric Care!
Sponsored by Dentistry for Children & Adolescents
28Best Therapy
10Best Tutoring Service 2 0 Best Chiropractor Reader’s Choice Winner is Kid Potential Sarasota!
ENRICHMENT LISTINGS
14 Best After School Reader’s Choice Winner is Drama Kids of Manasota!
Reader’s Choice Winner is
Reader’s Choice Winner is
Reader’s Choice Winner is Herrera’s Psychology!
Dower Power Chiropractic!
30Best Orthodontist
2 1 Yoga Poses for Kids
Reader’s Choice Winner is
2 2 Best Family Dentist
FAMILY FUN LISTINGS
Reader’s Choice Winner is Dentistry for Children & Adolescents!
Dr. Freeman!
30 Best Family Dentist Reader’s Choice Winner is Nathan Benderson Park!
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10 Steps to a Loving, Nurturing Relationship By Kathryn Kvols, Author It is important that you and your spouse are close. This not only provides a good model for your children but your relationship is also the glue that holds the family together. If this glue is watered down, the whole system gets weak. Research is saying, when there is a loving atmosphere, there is less illness. Stress in the family tears down our immune systems and causes our children to get sick and act out. Take a moment to reflect on this thought. Remember the last time there was a lot of stress in your family. Didn’t you whole family act out more? Now take a moment to remember the last time you felt passionate about your spouse. Recall how you felt. Life felt more vibrant, there seemed to be an element of magic in the air and things that normally bothered you were more easily dismissed.
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Make being close is of utmost importance. Frequently, we don’t make being close to our spouse a priority and we end up feeling like roommates in a lonely house. When your intention is on being close, you will find numerous ways to create the closeness you desire. Here are some tips. Many of these will not be new to you. Please do not dismiss them. Let them serve as a reminder. The power of two makes life much easier. COMMUNICATE NEEDS Ask for what you want in a loving way rather than being negative or holding it in and being resentful. For example: “Why are you late? We haven’t had dinner together as a family in weeks!” VS. “I would really like you to be home on time for dinner. Our family feels incomplete without you and it is real important to me that we eat dinner
together.” We all know this one however it is practicing it that is difficult! ASSUME THEIR INNOCENCE ... instead of assuming their guilt. Remember when you were dating and your spouse could do no wrong? When they did goof up, you thought, “That’s just not like him/her,” and you continued concentrating on what you loved about him/her. Spend one day seeing him/her like that. GET PHYSICAL No, not like that! Touch and hold each other throughout the day without it necessarily leading to sex. Touching releases chemicals in your body that give you a sense of increased well-being. MINDFULNESS Read something inspirational, pray and/or meditate with together before you rise every day.
WHAT’S MINE IS YOURS Make his/her success just as important as your own. Be sure you make this fun and not another burden to carry. KNOW THEIR LOVE LANGUAGE Do something loving for him/her when you don’t feel like it. Know their love language. If “Acts of Service” is how they feel loved - go out of your way to do something that will relieve their stress. If “Words of Affirmation” is their language, write them a simple note in the morning reassuring them of your feelings. FORGIVENESS IS KEY Forgive quickly rather than making them suffer for what they did. Why make yourself miserable? If you are struggling to let go, think inwardly and find the root cause. What are you really holding on to? SELF AWARENESS Examine your beliefs about relationships and about your willingness to allow someone to love you. Many of us carry around destructive unconscious beliefs. If your are not having the relationship you want, you may want to check out your belief system with a therapist. MAKE YOU HAPPY Take good care of yourself so you are not dependent on your spouse to make you happy. Try new things, find hobbies, spend time with friends ... it is important to remember that you are YOU and not just a spouse or parent!
MONITOR NEGATIVITY Monitor your thoughts. How often are you thinking judgmental thoughts about your spouse? Play this game with yourself: for every negative thought you have, you have to think of three positive things about them. You CAN have the relationship of your dreams. Marriage doesn’t have to take a lot of hard work. The power lies in having clear intentions. Unfortunately, some of us spend time just making it from day to day. We become oblivious to how we feel and how we make others feel. How do we determine our intentions? We determine them by looking at our results! If you don’t like what you have in your relationship, change your intention. It takes a brave individual to look at life this way because it is often easier to blame someone else than it is to take responsibility for our lives.! Kathryn Kvols is the author of the best selling book and popular parenting course, “Redirecting Children’s Behavior.” She is an international speaker and the president of the International Network for Children and Families. She can be reached at 877-375-6498 or you can view other helpful articles at the website www.incaf.com
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equipping each child with a love for Christ, a passion to learn, the courage to lead and a commitment to serve, our faculty teaches both in the classroom and by example. Character development continues outside of the classroom through a host of athletic and extra-curricular offerings. From the moment you step onto our inviting 25-acre campus, you are welcomed into a friendly, nurturing and Christ-centered community. Come discover the difference that Sarasota Christian School offers and find out why we have been named both the “Best Private School” and “Best Preschool” in the area. Visit www.SarasotaChristian.org or call (941)371-6481 to schedule your on campus tour today.
READERS’ CHOICE SCHOOLS PRIVATE SCHOOL WINNER: Sarasota Christian School 5415 Bahia Vista St. Sarasota (941) 371-6481 www.sarasotachristian.org Ascension Lutheran School 800 S. McIntosh Rd, Sarasota (941) 371- 5909 www.ourchristianschool.org Bradenton Christian School 3304 43rd St W, Bradenton (941) 792 - 5454 www.bcspanthers.org Brickhouse Academy 3552 Webber St, Sarasota (941) 924 - 7681 brickhouse-academy.com Cardinal Mooney High School 4171 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371- 4917 www.cmhs-sarasota.org Center Montessori School 6024 26th St W, Bradenton (941) 753 - 4987 www.centermontessori.org Community Christian School 5500 18th St E, Bradenton (941) 756 - 8748 www.communityday.org Community Day School Hershorin Schiff Community Day School 1050 S. Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 552 - 2770 www.gfasarasota.org Epiphany Cathedral School 316 Sarasota St, Venice (941) 488 - 2215 www.ecstigers.com Incarnation Catholic School 2911 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 924 - 8588 www.incarnationschool.edu Inspiration Academy 7900 40th Ave. W. #6400, Bradenton (941) 795-5466 www.inspirationacademy.com Julie Rohr Academy 4466 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota (941) 371-4979 www.julierohracademy.com New Gate School 5237 Ashton Rd. Sarasota (941) 922-4949 www.newgate.edu
The Out-of-Door Academy 444 Reid St. Siesta Key The Out-of-Door Academy 5950 Deer Dr. Sarasota (941) 349-3223 www.oda.edu Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School 315 W. 41st St., Bradenton (941) 746-2121 www.saintstephens.org St. Joseph Catholic School 2990 26th St. W. Bradenton (941) 755-2611 www.sjsfl.org St. Martha Catholic School 4380 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota (941) 953-4181 www.stmarthaschool.net St. Mary Academy Dreams Are Free 4380 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota (941) 366-4010 www.stmarthaschool.net Tabernacle Christian School 1218 7th Ave., Bradenton (941) 746 - 1915 wwwthetabsarasota.org Venice Christian School 1200 Center Rd. Venice (941) 496 - 4411 www.venicechristianschool.org CHARTER SCHOOL WINNER: Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication 3500 9th St E, Bradenton (941) 708-6100
Sarasota Academy of the Arts 4466 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371 - 4979 www.SarasotaAcademyOfTheArts.com Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences 717 Central Ave, Sarasota (941) 330 -1855 www.ssas.org Sarasota Military Academy 801 Orange Ave, Sarasota (941) 926 -1700 SarasotaMilitaryAcademy.org Sarasota Suncoast Academy 8084 Hawkins Rd, Sarasota (941) 924 - 4242 www.suncoastacademy.org SKY Academy 705 Center Rd, Venice (941) 244 -2626 www.swflymca.com PUBLIC SCHOOLS Sarasota County Public Schools www.sarasotacountyschools. net Manatee County Public Schools www.manateeschools.net Exceptional Education WINNER: St. Mary Academy 4380 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 366-4010 www.stmarysarasota.org
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The ABA Academy, Inc 7555 Claxstrauss Dr, Sarasota, (941) 341 - 9992 www.abaacademysarasota.org
Imagine Lakewood Ranch 10535 Portal Xing, Bradenton (941) 750 - 0900 ImagineSchools LakewoodRanch.com
The Florida Center for Early Childhood 4620 17th St, Sarasota (941) 371- 8820 www.thefloridacenter.org
Imagine North Port 1000 Innovation Ave (Gds K-5) 2757 Sycamore St (Gds 6-11) (941) 426 - 2050 ImagineSchoolAtNorthPort. com
The Gap School 5989 Approach Rd, Sarasota (941) 552 - 9090
Imagine Palmer Ranch 6220 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota (941) 923 - 1125 ImagineSchools PalmerRanch.com Manatee Charter School 4550 30th St. E Bradenton (941) 465 - 4296 www.manateecharter.org Manatee School For the Arts 700 Haben Boulevard, Palmetto (941) 721- 6800 www.msfta.org
The Lily School for Child Development 350 Braden Ave, Sarasota (941) 355 - 7637 www.easterseals-swfl.org Oak Park School 7285 Proctor Rd, Sarasota (941) 361 - 6428 sarasotacountyschools.net/ schools/oakpark Pine View School 1 Python Path, Osprey (941) 486 - 2001 sarasotacountyschools.net/ schools/pineview
The Pinnacle Academy 6215 Lorraine Rd, Bradenton (941) 755 - 1400 ThePinnacleAcademy.com Sea of Strengths Academy 7313 International Pl Suite 90, Sarasota (941) 538 - 6822 www.sosaschool.com MONTESSORI SCHOOL WINNER: NewGate School 5237 Ashton Rd. Sarasota (941) 922-4949 www.newgate.edu Center Montessori School 6024 26th St W, Bradenton (941) 753-4987 www.centermontessori.org Foundations Academies 4141 Desoto Rd, Sarasota (941) 907-7078 FoundationsAcademies.com Island Village Montessori North Campus 11011 Clark Rd, Sarasota (941) 954-4999 www.islandvillage.org Island Village Montessori South Campus 2001 Pinebrook Rd, Venice (941) 484-4999 www.islandvillage.org TUTORING WINNER: Kid Potential of Sarasota 2477 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota (808) 744-2867 www.kidpotential.net Laurie Stephens, LLC 40 Sarasota Center Blvd #101, Sarasota (941) 345-7574 www.loristephensllc.com Marvel Kids Florida 8065 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota (941) 284-7555 www.marvelkidsflorida.com Mathnasium 4022 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota (941) 962 - 6284 mathnasium.com/sarasota Therapy and Reading Center of Lakewood Ranch 6215 Lorraine Rd. Lakewood Ranch 941-758-4707 www.pinnacletherapy.net
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ST. MARY Academy Parents with special needs children often find that a typical classroom setting isn’t ideal for their child. They may have tried the traditional classroom setting only to have their child struggle and fall behind academically. Now, imagine finding that perfect school, one that meets your child’s particular needs. From the moment you visit the secure campus, you realize St. Mary Academy is a very unique environment. With nearly 20 years of excellence in exceptional education, St. Mary Academy empowers students in grades K-8. In a place they are free to learn in the way they do best, a strong foundation for future success begins. The dedicated, ESE certified teachers and licensed therapists take great pride in encouraging and 8
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fostering each child’s success. These therapies, as well as additional enrichment classes, allow students to continue to build their skills outside of the traditional core classes. While St. Mary Academy meets high academic standards, student growth is consistently monitored. Using a leveled placement philosophy, as students show proficiency and mastery they are challenged at the next level. The sky’s the limit at St. Mary Academy. Come see for yourself and watch your child soar!
The Thinking Center of Sarasota 5949 Approach Rd, Sarasota (941) 924-6373 www.thinkingcenter.com PRE-SCHOOL / VPK WINNER: Sarasota Christian School 5415 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota (941) 371 - 6481 www.sarasotachristian.org Ascension Lutheran School 800 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota (941) 371 - 2978 www.ascensionwels.org
Center Montessori School 6024 26th St W, Bradenton (941) 753 - 4987 www.centermontessori.org
The Preschool at Forty Carrots 1500 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 365 - 7716 www.fortycarrots.org
Little Explorers PreSchool 8490 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota (941) 926 - 4777 www.covenantlifepca.com
The Classical Academy 8751 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 925 - 2153 www.tcasarasota.com
The Gan School at Temple Sinai 4631 S Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 924 - 1802 www.thegansarasota.org
Little Disciples Preschool 4835 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota (941) 924 - 9290 littledisciplespreschool.org
Community Day School Hershorin Schiff Community Day School 1050 S. Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 552 - 2770 www.gfasarasota.org Discovery Days Preschool 1773 Morrill St, Sarasota (941) 366 - 7890 www.discoverydays.net
Bradenton Christian School 3304 43rd St W, Bradenton (941) 792 - 5454 www.bcspanthers.org
Early Childhood Center at Church of the Palms 3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 924 - 1323 www.churchofthepalms.com
Bright Futures Daycare & Preschool 1617 26th Street W, Bradenton (941) 251-5436 www.BrightFuturesDP.com
Epiphany Cathedral School 316 Sarasota St, Venice (941) 488 - 2215 www.ecstigers.com
CapoKids Martial Arts Preschool 4672 McIntosh Ln, Sarasota (941) 922 -4520 www.capokids.com
First Presbyterian Preschool 2050 Oak St, Sarasota (941) 955 - 8119 firstpressarasota.org
The Goddard School 14534 Arbor Green Trail, Lakewood Ranch (941) 752 - 6600 www.goddardschool.com Good Shepherd Lutheran School 5651 Honore Ave, Sarasota (941) 921 - 3673 goodshepherdsarasota.org Island Village Montessori Early Childhood 2001 Pinebrook Rd, Venice (941) 484 - 4999 www.islandvillage.org Julie Rohr Academy 4466 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371 - 4979 www.julierohracademy.com The Lily School for Child Development 350 Braden Ave, Sarasota (941) 355 -7637 www.easterseals-swfl.org
NewGate School 5237 Ashton Rd, Sarasota (941) 922 - 4949 www.newgate.edu The Out-of-Door Academy 444 Reid St, Sarasota (941) 349 - 3223 www.oda.edu Palma Sola Academy 7315 1st Ave W, Bradenton (941) 795 - 0788 www.palmasolaacademy.com St. Paul’s Early Childhood Learning Center 2256 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota (941) 955 - 6479 www.stpaulsarasota.org Temple Emanu-El 151 S. McIntosh Rd, Sarasota (941) 377-8074 TempleEmanuElSarasota.org
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KID Potential Who Are We at Kid Potential? We are one of 550 providers of a nationally researched pair of programs called PACE and Master The Code. PACE stands for Processing and Cognitive Enhancement and Master the Code, the other program we offer, re-teaches reading, writing, and spelling codes. The goal of PACE and Master the Code is to build brain based learning skills until they reach or exceed age appropriate levels. Students who complete the program can read, write, and spell fluently. The PACE program, developed by Dr. Ken Gibson and a collaborating team of learning and medical professionals of Colorado Springs, CO, is based on the idea that there are six underlying areas in the brain that govern learning. If these areas 10
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are strong and well developed, the student will be an A/B student. If these areas are weak or underdeveloped, the student will struggle in school and in life. The results at Kid Potential are dramatic. Typically our students are going up 4 years reading level in only 60 hours of individual instruction and we guarantee results. For FREE Testing, call Stacy Collins, Cognitive Trainer at (808) 744-2867 or email at kidpotential@hotmail.com. Visit our website at www.kidpotentialflorida.com.
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3552 Webber Street | Sarasota, FL 34239 941.924.7681 • www.brickhouse-academy.com
Grades: 6th Grade - 12th Grade Enrollment: 40 Class Size: 1 :4 Year Established: 1992 Affiliation: Non - Denom.
The Gan at Temple Sinai
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4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Rd. | Sarasota, FL 34231 941.926.9462 • www.thegansarasota.org
Grades: 15 months - 5 years old Enrollment: 60 Class Size: Varies Year Established: 2007 Affiliation: NAC - All faiths welcome
Good Shepherd Lutheran
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5659 Honore Ave | Sarasota, FL 34233 941.921.3673 www.GoodShepherdSarasota.org
Grades: 6 weeks - VPK Enrollment: 100 Class Size: Small Year Established: 1983 Affiliation: Lutheran
Community Day School
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1050 S. Tuttle Ave. | Sarasota, FL 34237 941.552.2770 • www.communityday.org
Grades: Preschool - 8th Grade Enrollment: 250 Class Size: 1:9 Year Established: 1974; independent entity in 2015 Affiliation: Jewish (all faiths welcome)
The Lily School for Child Development
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350 Braden Ave | Sarasota, FL 34243 941.355.7637 • www.easterseals-swfl.org
Grades: 6 weeks - 5 years old Summer Camp: 5 - 12 years old Enrollment: 94 Class Size: School - Varies Summer Camp - 25 per week Year Established: 2012 Affiliation: Non - Denom.
NewGate School
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5237 Ashton Road | Sarasota, FL 34233 941.922.4949 • www.newgate.edu • Lic.# 58-51-00077
Grades: 18 month - 6th Grade Enrollment: 101 Class Size: Toddler - 1:6, Primary 1:15 Year Established: 1984 Affiliation: A Montessori - IB World School
NewGate School
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5481 Communications Pkwy | Sarasota, FL 34240 941.222.0763 • www.newgate.edu • Lic.# 58-51-00077
Grades: 7th Grade - 12th Grade Enrollment: 77 Class Size: Upper - 1:15 Year Established: 1984 Affiliation: A Montessori - IB World School
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444 Reid Street | Siesta Key, FL 34242 941.349.3223 • www.oda.edu
Grades: PreK - 5th Grade Enrollment: 250 Class Size: 1: 16 Year Established: 1924 Affiliation: Non - Denom.
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5950 Deer Drive | Sarasota, FL 34240 941.349.3223 • www.oda.edu
Grades: 6th Grade - 12th Grade Enrollment: 500 Class Size: 1: 16 Year Established: 1924 Affiliation: Non - Denom. (M-10)
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Grades: 6th Grade - 8th Grade Enrollment: 225 Class Size: 1: 15 Year Established: 2001 Affiliation: Englewood YMCA
St. Martha Catholic School
(L-9)
4380 Fruitville Rd. | Sarasota, FL 34232 941-953-4181 • www.stmarthaschool.net
Grades: P3 - 8th Grade Enrollment: 434 Class Size: Varies Year Established: 1950 Affiliation: Catholic Diocese of Venice, St. Martha Catholic Church
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DRAMA KIDS of Manasota Drama Kids of Manasota is delighted to be chosen for the second year in a row as this year’s winner of the Best After-School Program for 2020. Led by director, Tamara Solum, Drama Kids has been providing our award-winning program for 18 years to students age 5-18 throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. This year, due to COVID-19, classes are both online and in person (with reduced class size, socially distant and masks). As a developmental acting program, the prime aim of Drama Kids is to give children ongoing confidence and skill in verbal communication. Our program provides a non-competitive atmosphere where children participate in a wide variety of speech, movement and acting activities to help them with creative expression, team-building skills and verbal clarity and culminates in an end-of-year performance. 14
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Drama Kids wants to thank all of our families for entrusting their child’s theatre arts education to Drama Kids through the years. What a blessing it is to see each child gain new skills and become more confident and eloquent communicators. During this difficult time, we are so lucky to be able to lead children to connect with others, to laugh together, to process conflict, to build empathy, to practice compassion, and use language to express themselves clearly and confidently. To register please go to our website www.dramakids.com/fl1 or call us at (941)922-8121.
READERS’ CHOICE AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER CAMP
Venice Theatre 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice (941) 488 -1115 www.venicestage.com
ACTING & SINGING AFTER SCHOOL WINNER:
ARTS The Artful Giraffe 1861 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 388 - 3700 www.theartfulgiraffe.com
Drama Kids of Manasota (941) 922 - 8121 www.dramakids.com Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (800) 361 - 8388 www.asolorep.org Ovation School of Musical Theatre 4602 E. St. Rd., Bradenton (941) 400 - 4854 ovation-musicalschool.com The Players Studio 1400 Boulevard of the Arts #200, Sarasota (941) 552 - 8879 www.theplayers.org/studio Sarasota Youth Opera 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota (941) 328 - 1300 www.sarasotaopera.org
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Arts Center Sarasota 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota (941) 365 - 2032 www.artsarasota.org Sarasota Clay Company 1733 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota (941) 359-2773 www.sarasotaclaycompany.com Ringling College of Art & Design 2700 N. Tamiami Trl, Sarasota (941) 955 - 8866 www.ringling.edu/SummerArt CLUBS Boy Scouts 6220 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota Southwest Florida Council 88 (239) 936 - 8072 www.swflcouncilbsa.org Boys and Girls Club North Port: 6851 S Biscayne Dr (941) 423 - 4405
Venice: 920 Gulfcoast Blvd (941) 485 - 7050 Sarasota: 3100 Fruitville Rd (941) 366 - 7940 Newtown: 1790 21st Street (941) 358 - 2878 www.bgca.org Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County 201 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 366 - 6646 www.girlsincsrq.org Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. 4780 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota (800) 478 - 7248 www.girlscouts.org Just for Girls Manatee County Girls Club 3809 59th St W, Bradenton (941) 792 - 2137 1500 10th St W, Palmetto (941) 722 - 8988 1110 21st St E, Bradenton (941) 747- 3337 DANCE SUMMER CAMP WINNER: Jump Dance Company 11005 Passage Dr, Bradenton (941) 400 - 4854 JumpDanceCompany.info
Diane Partington Studio of Classical Ballett 323 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota (941) 343- 9700 www.dpclassicalballet.com Dynasty Elite 2076 58th Ave Circle E, Bradenton (941) 753 - 5483 www.dynsastyeliteallstar.com Mystical’s Dance Company 4289 Clark Rd., Sarasota (941) 809 - 0054 MysticalsDanceCompany.com Ovation School of Musical Theatre 4602 E. St. Rd., Bradenton (941) 400 - 4854 ovation-musicalschool.com Reflex Arts Dance 6260 N Lockwood Ridge Rd (941) 355-3600 www.reflexartsdance.com Sarasota Ballet 5555 North Tamiami Trl (941) 225 - 6520 www.sarasotaballet.org Sarasota Cuban Ballet 501 N. Beneva Rd Ste 700, (941) 365 - 8400 sarasotacubanballetschool.com
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Give the Gift of Dance This Holiday Season At The Sarasota Ballet School we care about your child’s safety. We offer both in-person and virtual classes for all ages. Dance with us and be joyful not only this holiday season but all year round! Join Us Today! 941.225.6520 Education@sarasotaballet.org SarasotaBallet.org/Education
Sarasota Dance Academy 1100 N Tuttle Ave #17, Sarasota (941) 465 - 3230 sarasotadanceacademy.com School of Russian Ballet 8031 Cooper Creek Blvd, (941) 962 - 6664 www.schoolofrussianballet.com Stage Door Studios 4001 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota (941) 921-1600 www.stagedoorstudios.com Starz Choice Dance Academy 348 S. Seaboard Ave, Venice (941) 485-7450 www.starzchoiceacademy.com EDUCATIONAL Camp ODA (941) 554 - 5955 www.oda.edu Forty Carrots Family Center 1500 S. Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 365 - 7716 www.fortycarrots.org The Gap School Social Skills-Sensory Integration Summer Camp 5581 Broadcast Ct, Sarasota (941) 552 - 9090 Julie Rohr Academy 4466 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371- 4979 www.julierohracademy.com Mote Aquarium (941) 388 - 4441 www.mote.org Sarasota Christian School 5415 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota (941) 371 - 6481 www.sarasotachristian.org Sarasota Jungle Gardens 3701 Bayshore Rd, Sarasota (941) 355 - 5305 sarasotajunglegardens.com EQUESTRIAN High Volatge Acres 7110 41st Ave E.,Bradenton (941) 879 - 3233 www.hivoltageacres.com InStride Therapy 1629 Ranch Rd, Nokomis (941) 412 - 9333 www.instridetherapy.org Rosaire’s Riding Academy 901 East Rd, Sarasota (941) 356 - 3993 www.rideapony.com FITNESS & FUN Bath & Racquet Club 2170 Robinhood St, Sarasota (941) 921 - 6675 www.sarasota-health-club.com
The Circus Arts Conservatory 2075 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota (941) 355 - 9335 www.circusarts.org
Music Compound 1751 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota (941) 379-9100 www.musiccompound.com
Sarasota Youth Sailing 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota (941) 388 - 2355 www.sarasotayouthsailing.org
The Children’s Garden 1670 10th Way, Sarasota (941) 330 - 1711 sarasotachildrensgarden.com
Ovation School of Musical Theatre 4602 E. St. Rd., Bradenton (941) 400 - 4854 ovation-musicalschool.com
Sun N Fun 7125 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371- 2505 www.sunnfunfl.com
Sarasota Orchestra 709 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 953-3434 www.sarasotaorchestra.org
Aqua-Tots Swim School 3750 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 957-9089 www.aqua-tots.com/sarasota
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Sarasota Youth Opera 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota (941) 328-1300 www.sarasotaopera.org
Sarasota Family Y Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch 8301 Potter Park Dr (941) 922 - 9622 www.sarasotaymca.org
Evo Athletics Gymnatstics, Tumbling & Cheerleading (941) 222-0888 EVOathletics.com Sarasota Gymnastics Academy 1155A Cattleman Rd, Sarasota (941) 377-3344 www.sarasotagymnastics.com MARTIAL ARTS ATA Karate 7754 State Road 72 (Clark Rd), Sarasota (941) 926 - 0355 www.karatesarasota.com CapoKids Martial Arts 4672 McIntosh Lane, Sarasota (941) 922 - 4520 www.capokids.com Kickin' It Karate 7323 52nd Pl E, Bradenton (941) 755-6000 www.kickinitkarate.com Lee's Traditional Taekwondo 2100 Proctor Rd B, Sarasota (941) 923-7752 martialartssarasota.com Red Tiger Martial Arts 4581 Ashton Rd, Sarasota (941) 922 - 2530 www.redtigerma.com Sung Cho’s Taekwondo 2345 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 927 - 3847 www.sungchostkd.com MUSIC Allegro Academy Music, Dance and Etiquette 241 Whitfield Ave, Sarasota (941) 358 - 8511 allegromusicacademy.com AllStar Music Academy 4010 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 321- 2983 www.allstarmusicacademy.org
Suzuki Institute 3100 Southgate Circle, Sarasota (941) 330 - 9930 www.sarasotasuzuki.org SPORTS Celsius Tennis Academy 2170 Robinhood St, Sarasota (941) 737-2635 www.celsiustennis.com
SWIM Arlington Aquatic Complex (941) 263-6732 www.arlingtonpark.net
Swim Gym of Lakewood Ranch (941) 753 - 7459 www.swimgymlwr.com Swimtastic Swim School 8502 Cooper Creek Blvd Sarasota (941) 244-4226 RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMPS
IMG Academy 5500 34st W, Bradenton (941) 755 -1000 www.imgacademy.com
Boy Scouts Southwest Florida Council 88 Phone: (239) 936 - 8072 www.swflcouncilbsa.org
i9 Sports (941) 312-2400 www.i9Sports.com
Busch Gardens (866) BGT - Camp SWBG-AdventureCamps.com
Manatee County Y 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton (941) 782 - 0220 3805 59th Street W, Bradenton (941) 792 - 7484 www.manateeymca.org
Camp Laney Mentone, Alabama (256) 634 - 4066 www.camplaney.com
Premier Sports Campus Lakewood Ranch (941) 757-1582 PremierSportsCampus.com Sarasota Sports Club 3600 Torry Pines Blvd, Sarasota (941) 500-2582 sarasotaracquetclub.com Sarasota Redskins Football 2900 17th St, Sarasota (941) 953 - 6560 leaguelineup.com/redskins Sarasota Scullers 153 N Tamiami Trail, Osprey (941) 966 - 2244 www.sarasotascullers.org Sarasota Crew 343 Palmetto Ave, Osprey (941) 966-9791 www.sarasotacrew.com
Camp Mondamin for Boys Tuxedo, North Carolina (800) 688 - 5789 www.mondamin.com Circle F Dude Ranch Lake Wales, Florida (863) 676 - 4113 www.circle-f-duderanch.com Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. (800) 232 - 4475 www.girlscouts.org Riverview Camp for Girls Mentone, Alabama (800) 882 - 0722 www.riverviewcamp.com Skyland Camp for Girls Clyde, North Carolina (888) 298 - 5711 www.skylandcamp.com
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BRIGHT smiles How to Avoid Common Orthodontic Problems by Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero, Dentistry for Children & Adolescents
As parents we want our children to have a beautiful smile. We may believe that because we had braces our children must need them as well. After all, it’s in the genes, right? But, what if that’s not completely accurate? While the growth of your child’s face and mouth is determined by genetic factors, it is also determined by environmental influences. If we can control these influences, the less harmful they will be to the growing bones and muscles of the face. Parents may first consider orthodontics when they become aware of a “bad bite”. This usually happens 18
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between 6-12 y/o. The real problem is that 60% of your child’s facial development is complete by the age of 8 and 90% by the age of 12. Many root causes of crooked bites and facial imbalances may be a direct result of issues that begin much earlier in life.
Here are the top five causes of Orthodontic problems >>
While orthodontic problems like crossbites, open bites, crowding, and “bucked “teeth may be fixed at almost any age, early intervention can sometimes prevent the need for more extensive treatment. Addressing these root causes earlier can have an impact in the development of your child’s face and mouth.
ABNORMAL TONGUE POSTURE Unless you are eating or speaking, your tongue should be passively resting up against the roof of the mouth, also known as the palate. A tongue that hangs low or forward is not activating the muscles that connect to your face, jaws and neck. Your palate grows high and narrow because the tongue is unable to counteract
the cheek muscles or shape the palate wider. A smaller area for teeth to grow also leads to crowding. An incorrect tongue posture may be due to mouth breathing, a tongue-tie, a narrow palate or a tongue that is thrusting forward or sideways. Children with these issues may develop a lisp, other speech impediments or difficulties swallowing. MOUTH BREATHING Children with nasal airway obstructions like chronic allergies and swollen tonsils & adenoids have difficulties breathing through the nose. When this happens, the body’s response is to use the mouth to breathe. Nose breathing is essential to the proper growth of jaws and teeth. An open mouth and a low tongue posture forces the lower jaw to grow more vertically and the face to grow longer. When nasal breathing is compromised, the upper jaw and midface also fail to develop appropriately. POOR LIP POSTURE Lips should be closed and touching at rest. If they don’t, other oral structures need to be activated to achieve this result. Lack of adequate muscle tone may cause the lower lip to flop down. An open mouth posture can also keep the lips apart. To bring the lips together, your chin as well as other orofacial muscles must strain. These external forces can cause changes in facial development, tooth alignment, breathing, swallowing and jaw joint (TMJ) function. PROLONGED ORAL HABITS Although sucking habits are common in babies, prolonged thumb sucking or pacifier habits may cause the jaws to reshape and teeth to grow out of alignment. With frequent and intense habits you may observe “bucked” teeth or an open space in the front. Open bites are caused by reshaping of the palate due to vigorous pressure and may cause
the tongue to be positioned forward when swallowing. SOFT DIET Diets that mainly include soft foods like puffs and purees can interfere with the normal development of the mastication muscles and the jaws. Chewing on raw vegetables and fresh fruit allows your cheek muscles to strengthen and the jaws to grow wider. Environmental influences that change the normal oral posture can affect the growth and development of your child’s face. A multidisciplinary team approach may be needed to help your child overcome these influences. Your pediatric dentist or orthodontist may assess early dental and facial growth changes and refer you to an ENT to resolve possible nasal airway obstructions. Oral myofunctional therapy, tongue-tie surgery and various dental appliances may also be recommended to revert old habits and retrain the tongue and other oral muscles. An ideal development of the jaws and teeth does more than a pretty smile. It also helps improve breathing, chewing, speech, TMJ health and optimal facial structure support. While we can’t change our genes, we can certainly do our best to alter environmental influences on our children’s growth & development and allow them to reach their true potential.! Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero is a board-certified pediatric dentist in Lakewood Ranch dedicated to the oral health of children, adolescents and children with special needs. She believes in taking a preventive approach to dentistry and helping children achieve their full potential by providing all the necessary tools to achieve optimal oral health. Visit www. sarasotachildrendentistry.com to learn more about her practice.
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greeted by our receptionist/office manager, Sabina. Her calming spirit and gentle smile will easily transition you to Dr. Dower’s center for chiropractic care. Many conditions can be relieved through chiropractic. Did you know that chiropractics can help: Allergies, Disc Problems, Whiplash, Joint Dysfunction, Neck/Back Pain, Headaches, Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and more? The best way to treat these conditions is to prevent them before they even start. Regular chiropractic visits can help to prevent physical problems and injuries from occurring. DOWER POWER Chiropractic
Streching is good! Stretching is fun! Stretching can be done by everyone! Yoga is a great tool for building physical strength and endurance in your kids. It can help them work on: their concentration, increase self and body awareness, plus it can build an inner strength and confidence.
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Dentistry for Children & Adolescents provides services in the areas of: oral care and prevention, restorative dentistry, management of traumatic dental injuries, laser surgery for tongue ties & dental treatment for the special needs and the anxious child.
Your child’s comfort is her priority which is why parents are welcome in the treatment rooms and children are given the opportunity to learn about procedures performed. Dr. SantosCordero spends time listening to your concerns in order to provide the best treatment options for your child. Focused on prevention, her team is committed to empowering children with the tools to have great oral health.
Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero and her team strive to provide each patient with individualized, informative and comfortable care. Dentistry for Children & Adolescents is conveniently located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
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ALLERGIST WINNER: Hugh Windom, MD 3570 S. Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 927- 4888 www.windomallergy.com Dr. Frederick Bloom Allergy Associates 2650 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota (941) 366 - 9711 www.allergysarasota.net CHIROPRACTOR WINNER: Dower Power ChiropracticPatrick B. Dower, DC 2226 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota (941) 924-1227 www.drpatdower.com Dr. Terri Dees Dees Family Chiropractic 8830 South Tamiami Trl Suite 130, Sarasota (941) 552 - 6686 DeesFamilyChiropractic.com Dr. Roger Romano Romano Family Chiropractic 1400 Cattlemen Rd Suite 103, Sarasota (941) 954-1515 www.romanochiropractic.com The Roots Chiropractic 8209 Natures Way #115, Lakewood Ranch (941) 877-1507 therootschiro.com Dr. Sherry Shamp Wilkinson Chiropractic Care 3737 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota (941) 957- 4478 wilkinsonchiropracticcare.com Dr. Jared Winters Florida Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Clincs 1918 Robinhood St, Sarasota (941) 955 - 3272 thesarasotachiropractor.com
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you visit the office, not only does your child get exceptional pediatric care, each family receives the developmental guidance, skills and support needed to meet the challenges of raising children. From breastfeeding to bedtime, behavior to special needs counseling, they are there for you. The Weiss Pediatric Care team provide a very special kind of care for kids. Clearly patients agree as they were named Readers Choice!
Dr. Manav Malik SmileWorks Kids Dentistry 3103 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 953 - 2111 www.smileworkskids.com
Comfortable Care Dental Group 5560 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 1, Sarasota (941) 377- 5722 comfortablecarebeeridge.com
Dr. Paul Jaworski Dentistry of Sarasota 3990 Clark Rd, Sarasota (941) 921 - 7055 www.dentistryofsarasota.com
Dr. Thomas Doan Exceptional Dentistry of Sarasosta 1999 Lincoln Drive Suite 102, Sarasota (941) 365 - 4418 www.exceptionaldentists.com
Dr. Christine Koval Koval & Koval Dental Associates 2477 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota (941) 923 - 5406 www.askdrkoval.com
Dr. Michael Dorociak Sarasota Family Dental 3900 Clark Rd Ste J5, Sarasota (941) 924 -1100 www.sarasotafamilydental.com
Dr. Lisa LaPresti Sea of Smiles, Inc. 5561 Broadcast Ct, Sarasota (941) 727 - 0025 SeaOfSmilesChildrensDentist. com
Family Dentistry 1515 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 365 - 3311
Si McAninch, DDS, PA 2711 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 953 - 3535 www.drmcaninch.com
Hillview Family Dental 1865 Hillview St, Sarasota (941) 365 - 4500 www.hillviewfamilydental.com
Sarasota Smile Design 3800 Clark Rd, Sarasota (941) 927- 5411 www.sarasotasmiledesign.com Dr. Steven Schroeter Schroeter Dental 5700 Clark Road, Sarasota (941) 953 - 5272 www.schroeterdental.com Dr. Jason Swartz Premier Dentistry of Sarasota 2477 Stickney Point Rd Suite 100 A, Sarasota (941) 924 - 7571 www.premierdentistry.com DERMATOLOGIST WINNER: Arsenault Dermatology 8926 77th Terrace East Suite 101, Lakewood Ranch 5860 Ranch Lake Blvd Suite 103, Lakewood Ranch 230 Manatee Ave East, Bradenton (941) 907 - 0222 arsenaultdermatology.com Dr. Bradley Abrams Abrams Dermatology 3328 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 926 - 2300 www.abramsderm.com
Dr. Callahan Sarasota Dermatology 5911 N Honore Ave Ste 210, Sarasota (941) 308 - 7546 SarasotaDermatologist.com Cathy Milam Milam Bogart Dermatology 7400 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 364 - 8220 www.milambogartderm.com Dr. Erin Long Intercoastal Surgery Center 3333 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota (941) 379 -1799 www.intercoastalmedical.com Dr. Morgan O’Donoghue 1952 Field Rd, Sarasota (941) 926 - 7546 www.dermatologyexperts.com Dr. Michelle Pennie 3355 Clark Rd #A, Sarasota (941) 921-4131 699 S. Indiana Ave, Englewood (941) 474-8811 www.penniedermatology.com
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Dr. Jennifer D. Stroble First Physicians Group 5350 University Pkwy Ste 200, Sarasota (941) 917- 8300 www.firstphysiciansgroup.com FAMILY PRACTITIONER WINNER: Intercoastal Medical Group 18592 Potter Park Dr #100, Sarasota (941) 921- 6618 www.intercoastalmedical.com Dr. Briggs Carroll MD Comprehensive Childcare Assoc 2020 Cattlemen Rd, STE 600, Sarasota (941) 955 - 5191 www.ccapeds.com Beneva Family Practice Intercoastal Medical Group 921 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota (941) 365 - 7390 www.intercoastalmedical.com
Sarasota Urgent Care 6272 Lake Osprey Dr, Sarasota (941) 907- 2800 www.SarasotaUrgentCare.com Sarasota Children’s Clinic 3920 Bee Ridge Rd Bldg A Suite C, Sarasota (941) 923 - 3667 childrensdoctorsarasotafl.com Sarasota Medical Center 2830 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 927-1234 www.sarasotamedcenter.com Dr. Krista Toomre Intercoastal Medical Group 943 S. Beneva Rd Ste 204, Sarasota (941) 953 - 5213 www.intercoastalmedical.com Dr. Elzbieta Wozniak 3800 Clark Road, Sarasota (941) 921 - 9771 FAMILY/BEHAVIORAL THERAPY WINNER:
Dr. Chris Cooper Cooper Family Medical 5101 4th Ave Cir #200 (941) 744 - 5510 www.cooperfamilymedical.com
Herrera Psychology 2143 S Tamiami Trail #43, Osprey (813) 395 - 9049 www.herrerapsychology.com
Dr. Eric Folkens, M.D. Bradenton Urgent Care 4647 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton (941) 745 - 5999 www.BradentonUrgentCare.com
The Brain Wave Center 640 S Washington Blvd, Sarasota (941) 552 - 4500 www.brainwavecenters.com
Dr. James R. Cocco First Physicians Group 5350 University Pkwy Ste #101 (941) 917- 4675 www.firstphysiciansgroup.com Gulf Coast Medical Group 3884 Central Sarasota Pkwy (941) 244 - 9430 GulfCoastMedicalGroup.net Dr. Nicole Bentze Intercoastal Medical Group 11505 Rangeland Pkwy, Lakewood Ranch (941) 907- 6016 www.drbentze.com Hautamaki & Horiuchi Personal Physicians of Sarasota 2130 South Tamiami Trl, Sarasota (941) 951- 3920 www.h2md.com Lakewood Ranch Urgent Care 9908 SR 64 East, Bradenton (941) 747- 8600 www.lwruc.com
Dr. Charles Davenport Psy.D 1608 Oak St, Sarasota (941) 321-1971 www.drcharlesdavenport.com Florida Center for Early Childhood 4620 17th St, Sarasota (941) 371-8820 www.thefloridacenter.org Forty Carrots Preschool 1500 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 365 - 7716 www.fortycarrots.org Tim Hallinan, Ph.D. 2477 Stickney Point Rd Ste 319b, Sarasota (941) 921- 2423 Jewish Family and Children’s Services of The Suncoast, Inc. 2688 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 366 - 2224 www.JFCS-CARES.org Manatee Glens Counceling Services 379 6th Ave West, Bradenton (941) 782 - 4299 www.pinnacletherapy.net
Pinnacle Pediatric Therapy Group 6215 Lorraine Rd. (941) 758 - 4707 www.pinnacletherapy.net Ellen Stahr Mary, LCSW 3653 Cortez Rd W Ste 110, Bradenton (941) 758 - 1636 Dr. Emily Sheets 4370 S Tamiami Trail, Ste 164 Sarasota (941) 924 - 0123 www.dremilysheets.com FITNESS CENTERS WINNER: LA Fitness University Park 8502 Cooper Creek Blvd (941) 926-6282 Sarasota 4057 Cattleman Rd (941) 225-4772 Siesta Key 3501 S Tamiami Trail (941) 960-8730 www.lafitness.com
Real Fitness 4728 S. Tamiami Trl, Sarasota (888) 737- 9348 www.realfitnesssarasota.com HOSPITALS WINNER: Sarasota Memorial 1700 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 917- 9000
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Care of Sarasota 5881 Rand Blvd, Sarasota (941) 927- 8805 Blake Medical Center 2020 59th Street W, Bradenton (941) 792 - 6611
www.blakemedicalcenter.com Doctors Hospital of Sarasota 5731 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 3, Sarasota (941) 342 - 1100
www.doctorsofsarasota.com Lakewood Ranch Medical Center 8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Lakewood Ranch (941) 782 - 2100
lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com Crunch Lakewood Ranch 8475 Heritage Green Way (941) 714-4810 University Park 8440 Lockwood Ridge Rd (941) 355 -1908 Sarasota 3762 Bee Ridge Rd (941) 923-4653 www.crunchsarasota.com Health Fit 5880 Rand Blvd, Sarasota (941) 917- 7000 www.smhfit.com Manatee County Y 3805 59th St W, Bradenton (941) 792 - 7484 www.manateeymca.org Sarasota Family Y Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch 8301 Potter Park Dr (941) 922 - 9622Frank G. Berlin Sr. Branch 1075 S Euclid Ave (941) 955 - 8194 www.sarasotaymca.org South County Family YMCA 701 Medical Blvd, Englewood (941) 475 -1234 701 Center Rd, Venice (941) 492 - 9622 www.veniceymca.org
Manatee Memorial Hospital 206 Second St E, Bradenton (941) 746 - 5111
www.manateememorial.com OB/GYN WINNER: Assoc in Gynecology & Obstetrics Dr. Wayne Cohen, MD Dr. John Suliiven Jr. MD 2449 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 923 - 4042
www.agosarasota.com First Physicians Group Sarasota Dr. Michael Finazzo MD 1921 Waldemere St, Sarasota (941) 917- 3500
www.firstphysiciansgroup.com Dr. Kelly Hamel, MD First Physicians Group 1921 Waldemere St #802, Sarasota (941) 917-7888
firstphysiciansgroup.com Manatee Gynecology 2310 60th St. Ct. W., Bradenton (941) 792 - 4993
www.manateegynecology.com
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FREEMAN Orthodontics Dr. David Freeman has been providing personalized orthodontic care to children, teens and adults in Sarasota for seventeen years. Freeman Orthodontics is committed to providing you and your family with exceptional orthodontic care in a welcoming, attentive and professional environment and offers a variety of treatment options including low profile metal braces, esthetic clear braces as well as Invisalign. Dr. Freeman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (Board Certified) and is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists as well as the American Dental Association. Locally Dr. Freeman has served in multiple leadership positions with the Sarasota County Dental Association, actively participates in dental study clubs and has
volunteered his dental services at a multitude of community service events. He passionately supports education and nonprofit groups that serve children and animals. Outside of work and involvement in the community he cherishes time with his family. He and his wife, Tiffany, have three adorable sons. Dr. Freeman and his family love to be outdoors and enjoy going to the beach, theme parks and various community events.
Dr. Jennifer Swanson, MD Lakewood Ranch OB/GYN 8340 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Suite 140, Bradenton (941) 907- 9298
www.lwrobgyn.com Dr. Shawn M. Stephens, MD University Park Obstetrics and Gynecology, LLC 2401 University Parkway Suite 201, Sarasota 411 Commercial Court Suite F, Venice (941) 359 - 8300
www.universityparkobgyn.com ORTHODONTIST
PEDIATRICIAN WINNER: Dr. Robert Weiss Weiss Pediatric Care 2201 Cantu Court Suite 117, Sarasota (941) 552 - 8341
www.weisscare.com Dr Scott Featherman MD Comprehensive Childcare Associates 2020 Cattlemen Rd Ste 600, Sarasota (941) 955 - 5191
www.ccapeds.com
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Freeman Orthodontics
3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg A, Suite C, Sarasota
3300 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 953 - 7500
www.freemanorthodontics.com Above & Beyond Frank J. Pazulski, D.D.S. P.A. 3982 Bee Ridge Rd. Bldg. H Unit B, Sarasota (941) 927- 8395
www.sarasotabraces.com Ehrlich and Sallapudi Orthodontics 140 Indian Ave, Venice (941) 485 - 7006
www.crossbite.com Varone Orthodontics 6286 Lake Osprey Dr, Sarasota (941) 907- 8898 2916 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 922 - 6444 www.mvorthodontics.com Sarasota Orthodontics 2477 Stickney Point Rd #214A, Sarasota (941) 923 - 3181
sarasotaorthodontics.com Sarasota Periodontal Assoc. 1830 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 366 - 6161
www.sarasotaperiodontal.com Schindel Orthodontics 9090 58th Dr E, Bradenton (941) 755 - 6990
lakewoodranchorthodontist.com Tinsworth Orthodontics Dr. Steven H. Tinsworth, D.M.D. 1500 59th St W, Bradenton (941) 792-1533
www.tinsworth.com
(941) 923 - 3667
www.sarasotakidsdocs.com Dr. Enas Sallam, MD First Physicians Group 5350 University Pkwy Ste 101, Sarasota (941) 917- 4675
Dr. Rajivi P. Rucker, MD 2650 Bahia Vista St STE 304, Sarasota (941) 358 - 2244
www.wholechildpediatrics.com West Coast Pediatrics 1414 59th St. West, Bradenton (941) 761-0663 www.wcpmd.com PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGIST
sarasota.opticaloutlets.com Walter F. Rutkowsky, OD 1700 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 952-0900
www.mdretina.com Soto Eye Center 2650 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 953 - 3111
sotoeyecenter.com
WINNER: Scott Silverman, M.D. Coastal Eye Clinic Sarasota 1427 South Tamiami Trl 2020 Cattlemen Rd Suite 500 (941) 366 - 4777 Bradenton 217 Manatee Ave East (941) 748 -1818 Lakewood Ranch 6310 Health Parkway #340
www.coastaleye.com
www.firstphysiciansgroup.com Dr. Katherine Keeley MD Pediatric Associates of Sarasota 8430 Enterprise Circle #130, Lakewood Ranch (941) 366 - 3000
Optical Outlets 4848 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 925-2010
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READERS’ CHOICE BIRTHDAY PARTIES WINNER: Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota (941) 358 - 7275 nathanbendersonpark.org Bounce Down Under 935 N Beneva Rd, ste 802, Sarasota (941) 366-0123 www.skyzone.com/sarasota
Dr. Bockhold MD Center For Sight 1800 Siesta Dr, Sarasota (941) 953 - 2020
Chick-fil-A 5384 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 342 - 6168 .cfarestaurant.com/fruitvilleroad
www.sarasotapeds.com
www.centerforsight.net
Dr. Jacqueline Kelly, MD 1428 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota (941) 365 - 9222
Jacqueline Burkhardt, OD 2111 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 923 - 2020
5330 Clark Rd, Sarasota (941) 926 - 1055 .cfarestaurant.com/clarkroad
www.theeyeassociates.com Dr. Ted Meyer, MD Meyer Pediatrics 1666 Mound St, Sarasota (941) 365 - 5898
The Eye Associates - Sarasota 2111 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 792-2020
www.meyerpediatricsonline.com
www.theeyeassociates.com
Paradise Pediatrics 3400 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 924 - 9900
Family Eye Care & Vision Therapy 694 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey (941) 966 - 6700
www.paradisepeds.org
www.familyeyecarevt.com Dr. Eric Patrusky, DO 3920 Bee Ridge Rd Suite 350, Sarasota (941) 377- 8687
Dr. Fessenden and Carr 4006 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 924-2337
www.pearlevision.com MedPeds Associates of Sarasota 1931 S. Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 955 - 8800
www.medpedsdocs.com
Gulfcoast Eye Center 2940 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 921 - 2020
gulfcoasteyecenter.com Robert Shamsey,MD Pediatric Associates of Sarasota 7978 Cooper Creek Blvd (941) 358-2244
Children’s Eyes Port Charlotte 3280 Tamiami Trail Suite 41 (941) 924 - 0303
www.sarasotapeds.com
www.childreneyes.com
The Children’s Garden 1670 Tenth Way, Sarasota (941) 330 - 1711 sarasotachildrensgarden.com The Cookie Cottage 335 Gillespie Ave, Sarasota (941) 552-6914 .thecookiecottageflorida.com Chuck E. Cheese’s 905 44th Ave. W, Bradenton (941) 752 - 4448 www.chuckecheese.com Dakin Dairy Farms 30771 Betts Rd, Sarasota (941) 322 - 2802 www.DakinDairyFarms.com Escape Countdown 6525 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 202-5288 www.escapecountdown.com/ locations/sarasota-location
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Learn more about the park’s minicamps, including the schedule and themes of coming minicamps, at NBPCamp.com. You can also call the park at 941-358-7275. Looking for summer fun? Great opportunities for your kids that help build skills, make memories and even teach life lessons — and are naturally socially distant — are within easy reach. Maybe even just the length of a paddle! Nathan Benderson Park’s minicamps for ages 6–14 provide a unique day camp experience that includes paddling (kayaks, canoes and paddleboards), freshwater fishing, archery and more. They’re a great way to take a break from school!
Evie’s Family Golf Center 4735 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 377- 2399 www.eviesonline.com
Sky Zone Trampoline Park 6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota (941) 363-6359 www.skyzone.com/sarasota
Circus Trail Nature Park 400 N. Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34232 (941) 263-6386
Venice Theatre 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice (941) 488-1115 www.venicestage.com
Fruitville Grove 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 377- 0896 www.fruitvillegrove.com
Smuggler’s Cove 3815 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota (941) 351- 6620 www.smugglersgolf.com
Phillippi Estate Park 5500 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
SPORTS & REC
Urfer Family Park Honore Ave, Sarasota (941) 861 - 5000
Ellenton Ice & Sports Complex 5309 29th St E, Ellenton (941) 723 - 3663 www.ellentonice.com
Hunsader Farms 5500 Co Rd 675, Bradenton (941) 322 - 2168 www.hunsaderfarms.com Jumpin Fun Sports 7321 Trade Court, Sarasota (941) 388 - JUMP www.jumpinfunsports.com Livingstons 5947 Clark Center Ave, Sarasota (941) 925 - 7665 livingstonamusements.com
Sun N Fun 7125 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371 - 2505 www.sunnfunfl.com TreeUmph Adventure Course 21805 State Rd 70, Bradenton (941) 322 - 2130 www.treeumph.com PARKS & REC VISIT WWW.LETSPLAYSARASOTA. COM
Ackerman Park 400 Apex Rd, Sarasota
LTM Balloons and Banners 3102 Victory Rd, Ellenton (941) 366 - 1985 www.ltm-glassslipper.com
Arlington Park & Aquatics 2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota (941) 263-6732
Party Jumpers (941) 343 - 0370 Partyjumpersinc.com
Bayfront Park 5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota (941) 263-6386
PARTY ROCK INFLATABLES 4071 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 893 - 7217 www.partyrockinflatables.com
Bird Key Park 200 John Ringling Causeway, Sarasota (941) 263-6386
Sarasota Jungle Gardens 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota (941) 355 - 5305 sarasotajunglegardens.com
Bonita Park 1700 Fortuna St, Sarasota (941) 263-6386
PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS WINNER:
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Van Wezel Preforming Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 953-3368 www.vanwezel.org
I SUP Sarasota 1560 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota (941) 376 - 3368 sarasotabmxacademy.com
Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 351-9010 www.asolorep.org
Sarasota BMX Track 2810 17th St, Sarasota (941) 957 - 4393 sarasotabmxacademy.com
Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton (941) 748-5875 www.manateeperforming artscenter.com
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex 1845 34th St, Sarasota (941) 263 - 6562 www.rltaylor.com
McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre 1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota (941) 925-3869 www.mccurdyscomedy.com
Sarasota Skate Park 2110 Adams Lane, Sarasota (941) 951 - 7588 sarasotaskatepark. sarasotagov.com
The Players Theatre 838 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 365-2494 www.theplayers.org
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Education for a New World Our core values rooted in collaboration, community, creativity, and compassion supported an uninterrupted educational experience for all students. NewGate School is built around a community of families who are passionately committed to giving their children a world-class education that will nurture their self-confidence, personal creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Students proceed through an exciting and challenging international course of studies at a highly individualized pace. Today, the school boasts a robust eLearning program for students from 4 states and three countries. Its local eLearning program allows students with health concerns to continue their studies. The in-person program continues to offer everything Montessori is famous for: deep engagement, hands-on, experiential learning that fosters collaboration and entrepreneurial experiences. If you believe in your child's potential and recognize that an investment in education pays the best dividends, then NewGate may be the school you have always dreamed of finding.
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