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EDUCATION
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Mouth Breathing? 5 Important Reasons Why Your Child Shouldn’t
Education Listings
What school is best for your child’s lifestyle.
PARENTING Dear Parents, You Matter
Parental burnout is a real thing, and it’s something many are feeling. Find out how to cope. By Dr. Stacie Herrera
Understand how mouth-breathing can affect your child’s quality of life. By Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero
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22 Best of Family Therapy 24 Best in Pediatric Dentistry 26 Best in Family Orthodontics 28 Best in Pediatrics 30 Best in Chiropractic ...and much more!
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MOUTH
breathing? Five important reasons why your child shouldn’t. By Maribel Santos-Cordero, DMD
The nose is for breathing, and the mouth is for eating. Pretty simple, right? So, why don’t we all use the nose to breathe? I was once evaluating a child with sleep apnea and asked him if he was a nose or mouth breather. He said: “Both! When my nose is not working, my mouth helps.” He was not wrong. Nasal breathing requires lips together, tongue on the palate and a nose free of obstruction. The inability to breathe normally through the nose forces your mouth to do the job. The nose is “the filter” of your body. The cilia (little hairs) inside your nose help keep dust and microbes away from your lungs. Nitric oxide is produced in the nose to improve your lung’s ability to increase and transport oxygen throughout your body. It also helps the immune system fight infections. When you mouth-breathe, your tonsils are forced to “clean-up”. Unfortunately, they can’t purify the air and often become inflamed. Inflammation makes it more difficult to breathe. As impurities make their way to the lungs, allergies, asthma and eczema
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• A tongue-tie may restrict movement by keeping the tongue low in the mouth and preventing it from placing forces against the palate (roof-of-mouth) when swallowing. This will make the palate grow high and narrow making the nasal cavity smaller. • Stress and anxiety activate the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) and promotes rapid, shallow breathing through the mouth.
may be triggered. Many children with recurrent allergies and congestion resort to mouth-breathing as a habit and a necessity. And the cycle begins again. WHAT CAN INTERFERE WITH PROPER BREATHING? • An obstruction in the form of enlarged turbinates, deviated septum, swollen tonsils or adenoids will not allow air to fully pass through the nose. • Nasal congestion from chronic allergies, asthma, recurrent colds, or sinus infections builds up mucus and creates inflammation making it difficult to clear your nose.
WHY SHOULDN’T YOUR CHILD USE THEIR MOUTH TO BREATHE ROUTINELY? Children who frequently mouth-breathe may develop: Facial deformities In a growing child, the growth of the head and face gets affected by forces applied by the soft tissue against the bone. When the mouth is open, the lower jaw brings the tongue down with it and does not allow it to put pressure on the palate. Unable to counteract the forces of the cheek muscles, the upper jaw becomes high and narrow, the face grows long, and the jaws set back.
Cognitive challenges – Sleeping with the mouth open can cause the tongue and the jaw to hang back into the airway when your child relaxes into a deeper sleep. The brain interprets this reduced airflow as a threat and continues to wake up your child at night. Restless sleep, snoring, dark circles around the eyes, grinding, nightmares, and bed-wetting are a few signs of sleep breathing disorders. A child that is not able to get proper sleep at night may not be able to focus and concentrate properly; thus, struggling with academic performance, anxiety, and uncooperative behavior. Crooked teeth – Crowding and cross bites are common in mouthbreathing children. As the upper jaw grows higher and narrower, it can’t fit like a lid on a box on the lower jaw. Consequently, teeth can’t fit in the space. Open bites and bucked teeth are also seen when children thrust the tongue forward because of a lack of space in the mouth. Difficulties with eating and speaking – Children with limited space for the tongue or compromised tongue mobility may show a delay in speech or speech errors beyond typical development. Restricted tongue movement and an open mouth posture can create an incorrect swallowing pattern and impact children as they progress to pureed food, cup-drinking, straw-drinking and solid foods.
Acupuncture Natural Injections Pain Management Sports Injuries
Chronic health issues – Children who mouth-breathe tend to have a slower than normal growth rate, chronic allergies, eczema, recurrent asthma, sleep apnea and a higher number of dental cavities. Over the years, if left untreated, they may develop high blood pressure and heart problems. An easy way to know if your child is a chronic mouthbreather is by observation. Does he have dry chapped lips all the time? Is she keeping the mouth open when watching TV? Is sleeping with your child almost impossible? Mouth-breathing can affect your child’s quality of life. Children who receive early intervention can show significant improvement in growth, development, behavior, and academic performance. The key is to identify the root cause of the mouth-breathing. Treatment may require multiple specialists to deal with nasal and airway obstructions and/ or dental issues. By identifying the source early in life, and eliminating it, we allow children to become the best version of themselves. Breathe better to live better!! Dr. Maribel Santos Cordero is a board-certified & laser certified pediatric dentist in Lakewood Ranch dedicated to the oral health of children, adolescents, and children with special needs. She believes in helping children achieve their full potential by providing all the necessary tools to guide their growth and development. Visit www.sarasotachildrendentistry.com or call 941-907-7762 to learn more about her practice.
Brandon Fuller, DAOM Brandon Fuller and Assc, LLC 3205 Southgate Cir #7, Sarasota 941-500-2767 Dr.fullerdom@gmail.com
Anxiety/Stress Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disorders
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SARASOTA CHRISTIAN School
READERS’ CHOICE SCHOOLS PRIVATE SCHOOL WINNER: Sarasota Christian School 5415 Bahia Vista St. Sarasota (941) 371-6481 www.sarasotachristian.org
PRIVATE SCHOOL
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 www.brickhouse-academy.com Cardinal Mooney High School 4171 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371- 4917 www.cmhs-sarasota.org Center Montessori School
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2020 marks the fifth consecutive year Sarasota Christian School has been recognized by the Family Living Reader’s Choice awards. As the longest established Christian school in the area, SCS has been infusing faith and igniting minds for over 60 years. Sarasota Christian School offers biblically integrated, quality academics for prekindergarten through twelfth-grade students and is fully accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools. FCIS accreditation is the seal of educational excellence for families seeking an independent school education, placing SCS among the very best schools in the nation. Additionally, SCS is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). At the heart of the SCS experience, you’ll find 8
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a team of caring, highly qualified, and passionate faculty and staff. Dedicated to 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.
Hershorin Schiff Community
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.
www.ecstigers.com
Day School 4335 Wilkinson Rd, Sarasota (941) 552-2770 www.gfasarasota.org Epiphany Cathedral School 316 Sarasota St, Venice (941) 488-2215
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
Imagine North Port 1000 Innovation Ave (Gds K-5) 2757 Sycamore St (Gds 6-11)
The ABA Academy, Inc
Island Village Montessori
7555 Claxstrauss Dr, Sarasota,
North Campus
(941) 341-9992
11011 Clark Rd, Sarasota
(941) 426-2050 ImagineSchoolAtNorthPort.com
www.abaacademysarasota.org
(941) 954-4999
Imagine Palmer Ranch 6220 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota
Early Childhood
Island Village Montessori
4620 17th St, Sarasota
South Campus
(941) 371-8820
2001 Pinebrook Rd, Venice
www.thefloridacenter.org
(941) 484-4999
(941) 923-1125 ImagineSchools PalmerRanch.com Manatee Charter School 4550 30th St. E Bradenton
The Florida Center for
The Lily School for Child Development
WINNER: Kid Potential of Sarasota
www.easterseals-swfl.org
2477 Stickney Point Rd,
Oak Park School
Sarasota
(941) 721- 6800 www.msfta.org
7285 Proctor Rd, Sarasota
(808) 744-2867
(941) 361 - 6428
www.kidpotential.net
Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication 3500 9th St E, Bradenton (941) 708-6100 www.rowlettacademy.org
sarasotacountyschools.net/
Laurie Stephens, LLC
schools/oakpark
40 Sarasota Center Blvd #101,
Pine View School
Sarasota
Manatee School For the Arts 700 Haben Boulevard, Palmetto
Sarasota Academy of the Arts 4466 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371-4979 SarasotaAcademyOfTheArts.com
1 Python Path, Osprey (941) 486-2001
Therapy and Reading Center of Lakewood Ranch
The Pinnacle Academy
Sarasota
www.stmarthaschool.net
Sarasota Military Academy 801 Orange Ave, Sarasota
Tabernacle Christian School
(941) 926-1700 SarasotaMilitaryAcademy.org
www.sosaschool.com
4380 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota (941) 366-4010
1218 7th Ave., Bradenton (941) 746-1915 wwwthetabsarasota.org
SKY Academy 705 Center Rd, Venice
www.loristephensllc.com
schools/pineview
Sea of Strengths Academy
Dreams Are Free
(941) 345-7574
sarasotacountyschools.net/
(941) 330-1855 www.ssas.org
St. Mary Academy -
TUTORING
(941) 355 - 7637
6215 Lorraine Rd, Bradenton
www.stmarthaschool.net
www.islandvillage.org
350 Braden Ave, Sarasota
(941) 465-4296 www.manateecharter.org
Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences 717 Central Ave, Sarasota
(941) 953-4181
www.islandvillage.org
(941) 755-1400 ThePinnacleAcademy.com
7313 International Pl Suite 90, (941) 538 - 6822
MONTESSORI SCHOOL WINNER:
6215 Lorraine Rd. Lakewood Ranch 941-758-4707 www.pinnacletherapy.net The Thinking Center of Sarasota 5949 Approach Rd, Sarasota (941) 924-6373 www.thinkingcenter.com PRE-SCHOOL / VPK WINNER: Early Faith Learning Center
(941) 244 -2626 www.swflymca.com
NewGate School
(941) 923-2509
5237 Ashton Rd. Sarasota
7750 Beneva Rd, Sarasota
PUBLIC SCHOOLS Sarasota County
Lakewood Ranch Champus
felcpreschoolsrq.com/
5481 Communications Pkwy,
CHARTER SCHOOL
Public Schools www.sarasotacountyschools.net
WINNER:
Manatee County
Venice Christian School 1200 Center Rd. Venice (941) 496-4411 www.venicechristianschool.org
Sarasota Suncoast Academy 8084 Hawkins Rd, Sarasota (941) 924-4242 www.suncoastacademy.org Imagine Lakewood Ranch
Public Schools www.manateeschools.net DIVERSE LEARNERS WINNER:
10535 Portal Xing, Bradenton
St. Mary Academy
(941) 750-0900
4380 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota
ImagineSchools
(941) 366-4010
LakewoodRanch.com
www.stmarysarasota.org
Upper School: Grades 7-12 Sarasota (941) 922-4949 www.newgate.edu
Ascension Lutheran School 800 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota (941) 371-2978 www.ascensionwels.org Bradenton Christian School
Center Montessori School
3304 43rd St W, Bradenton
6024 26th St W, Bradenton
(941) 792-5454
(941) 753-4987
www.bcspanthers.org
www.centermontessori.org
Bright Futures Daycare
Foundations Academies
& Preschool
4141 Desoto Rd, Sarasota
1617 26th Street W, Bradenton
(941) 907-7078
(941) 251-5436
FoundationsAcademies.com
www.BrightFuturesDP.com www.FloridaFamilyLiving.com
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the best in education ... CapoKids Martial Arts Preschool 4672 McIntosh Ln, Sarasota
ST. MARY Academy
(941) 922-4520 www.capokids.com Center Montessori School 6024 26th St W, Bradenton (941) 753-4987 www.centermontessori.org
DIVERSE LEARNERS
The Classical Academy 8751 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 925-2153 www.tcasarasota.com 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 Early Childhood Center at Church of the Palms 3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 924-1323
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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 over 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 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.
First Presbyterian Preschool 2050 Oak St, Sarasota (941) 955-8119 firstpressarasota.org
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 Preschool at Forty Carrots
St. Mary Academy meet students where they are and takes them where they need to be. Come see for yourself. Call today for a tour at 941-366-4010!
Sarasota
1500 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 365-7716 www.fortycarrots.org The Gan School at Temple Sinai 4631 S Lockwood Ridge Rd, (941) 924-1802 www.thegansarasota.org The Goddard School 14534 Arbor Green Trail, Lakewood Ranch (941) 752-6600 www.goddardschool.com
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Good Shepherd
Temple Emanu-El
Lutheran School
151 S. McIntosh Rd, Sarasota
5651 Honore Ave, Sarasota
(941) 377-8074
(941) 921-3673
TempleEmanuElSarasota.org
goodshepherdsarasota.org Island Village Montessori
AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER CAMP
Early Childhood
ACTING & SINGING
Boys and Girls Club
AFTER SCHOOL WINNER:
North Port: 6851 S Biscayne Dr
2001 Pinebrook Rd, Venice (941) 484-4999 www.islandvillage.org Julie Rohr Academy 4466 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371-4979 www.julierohracademy.com JUMP Preschool of the Arts 11005 Passage Dr, Lakewood Ranch (941) 747-8900 www.jumpdancecompany.com The Lily School for Child Development 350 Braden Ave, Sarasota (941) 355-7637 www.easterseals-swfl.org Little Explorers PreSchool 8490 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota (941) 926-4777 www.covenantlifepca.com Little Disciples Preschool 4835 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota (941) 924-9290 littledisciplespreschool.org
Coresrq Afterschool Care formerly known as YMCA 8301 Potter Park Dr. Sarasota coresrq.org/
Boy Scouts 6220 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota Southwest Florida Council 88 (239) 936-8072 www.swflcouncilbsa.org
(941) 423-4405 Venice: 920 Gulfcoast Blvd (941) 485-7050 Sarasota: 3100 Fruitville Rd (941) 366-7940
Asolo Repertory Theatre
Newtown: 1790 21st Street
5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
(941) 358-2878 www.bgca.org
(800) 361-8388 www.asolorep.org Drama Kids of Manasota (941) 922-8121 www.dramakids.com 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
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
Jump Dance Company 11005 Passage Dr, Bradenton (941) 400-4854 JumpDanceCompany.info Mystical’s Dance Company 4289 Clark Rd., Sarasota (941) 400-4854 MysticalsDanceCompany.com Ovation School of Musical Theatre (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) 359-0099 www.sarasotaballet.org Sarasota Cuban Ballet 501 N. Beneva Rd Ste 700, (941) 365-8400 sarasotacubanballetschool.com 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
(941) 722-8988
4001 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota
1110 21st St E, Bradenton
Venice Theatre 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice (941) 488-1115 www.venicestage.com
(941) 747-3337
(941) 921-1600 www.stagedoorstudios.com
DANCE
Starz Choice
SUMMER CAMP WINNER:
Dance Academy
(941) 922-4949
ARTS
Sarasota Ballet 5555 North Tamiami Trl
www.newgate.edu
The Artful Giraffe 1861 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 388-3700 www.theartfulgiraffe.com
(941) 359-0099 www.sarasotaballet.org
NewGate School 5237 Ashton Rd, Sarasota Upper School: Grades 7-12 5481 Communications Pkwy, Sarasota
The Out-of-Door Academy 444 Reid St, Sarasota Upper Campus 5950 Deer Dr, 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
Arts Center Sarasota 707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota (941) 365-2032 www.artsarasota.org
348 S. Seaboard Ave, Venice (941) 485-7450 www.starzchoiceacademy.com EDUCATIONAL
Dance Artistry Inc
Camp ODA
5000 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota
(941) 554-5955 www.oda.edu
(941) 225-1570 DanceArtistrySarasota.com Diane Partington Studio of
Sarasota Clay Company 1733 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota (941) 359-2773 www.sarasotaclaycompany.com
Classical Ballett
Ringling College of Art & Design 2700 N. Tamiami Trl, Sarasota (941) 955-8866 www.ringling.edu/SummerArt
Dynasty Elite
323 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota (941) 729 - 9388 partingtonclassicalballet.com
2076 58th Ave Circle E, Bradenton (941) 753 - 5483 www.dynsastyeliteallstar.com
Forty Carrots Family Center 1500 S. Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 365-7716 www.fortycarrots.org Julie Rohr Academy 4466 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371-4979 www.julierohracademy.com
= AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM = SUMMER CAMP www.FloridaFamilyLiving.com
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KID Potential
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
TUTORING SERVICE
EQUESTRIAN Fairwin Farm 5737 Churchill Downs Rd., Sarasota (941) 234-6831 www.fairwinfarm.com Hidden Creek Farm 5010 Jim Davis Rd Ellington (941) 879-3233 www.hiddencreekfarm.as.me 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
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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.
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 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.
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.
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 are strong and well 12
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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.
The Circus Arts Conservatory 2075 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota (941) 355-9335 www.circusarts.org The Children’s Garden 1670 10th Way, Sarasota (941) 330 -1711 sarasotachildrensgarden.com Sun Outdoors Sarasota 7125 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371-2505 www.sunoutdoorssarasota.com GYMNASTICS 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 Music Compound 1751 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota (941) 379-9100 www.musiccompound.com Let’s Rock Sarasota 1355 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota (941) 400-5079 www.letsrocksarasota.com Ovation School of Musical Theatre 9122 Town Center Pkwy #102, Lakewood Ranch (941) 400-4854 ovation-musicalschool.com Sarasota Orchestra 709 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 953-3434 www.sarasotaorchestra.org
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Brickhouse Academy
Out-of-Door-Academy
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(M-7)
3552 Webber Street | Sarasota, FL 34239
5950 Deer Drive | Sarasota, FL 34240
941.924.7681 • www.brickhouse-academy.com
941.349.3223 • www.oda.edu
Grades: 6th Grade - 12th Grade Enrollment: 40 Class Size: 1:4 Year Established: 1992 Affiliation: Non - Denom.
Grades: 6th Grade - 12th Grade Enrollment: 500 Class Size: 1:16 Year Established: 1924 Affiliation: Non - Denom.
Community Day School
(L-8)
1050 S. Tuttle Ave. | Sarasota, FL 34237
Sarasota Christian School
941.552.2770 • www.communityday.org
5415 Bahia Vista St. | Sarasota, FL 34232
Grades: Preschool - 8th Grade Enrollment: 250 Class Size: 1:9 Year Established: 1974; independent 2015 Affiliation: Jewish (all faiths welcome)
941-371-6481 • www.sarasotachristian.org
Faith Early Learning Center
(VPK)
7750 Beneva Road | Sarasota, FL 34238
Grades: VPK 2-5 years Enrollment: 106 Toddlers: 1:5 Twos: 1:6 Threes: 1:9 VPK: 1:12 Year Established: 2014 Affiliation: Lutheran (all faiths welcome)
NewGate School
Grades: PreK - 12th Grade Enrollment: 440 Class Size: 14:1 Year Established: 1958 Affiliation: Christian (Mennonite)
SKY Academy
941.923.2509 • www.felcpreschoolsrq.com
(L-11)
(M-10)
(N-18)
705 Center Road | Venice, FL 34285 941.244.2626 • www.SKYattheY.com
Grades: 6th Grade - 8th Grade Enrollment: 250 Class Size: 1:15 Year Established: 2001 Affiliation: Venice YMCA
SKY Academy
(O-20)
871 South River Road, Englewood, FL 34223
5237 Ashton Road | Sarasota, FL 34233
941.999.4775 • www.SKYattheY.com
941.922.4949 • www.newgate.edu
Grades: 6th Grade - 8th Grade Enrollment: 225 Class Size: 1:15 Year Established: 2001 Affiliation: Englewood YMCA
Lic.# 58-51-00077
Grades: 18 months - 6th Grade Enrollment: 101 Class Size: Toddler - 1:6, Primary 1:15 Year Established: 1984 Affiliation: A Montessori - IB World School
NewGate School
St. Martha Catholic School
(L-9)
4380 Fruitville Rd. | Sarasota, FL 34232
(N-8)
5481 Communications Pkwy | Sarasota, FL 34240
941-953-4181 • www.stmarthaschool.net
941.222.0763 • www.newgate.edu
Grades: P3 - 8th Grade Enrollment: 466 Class Size: Varies Year Established: 1950 Affiliation: Catholic Diocese of Venice, St. Martha Catholic Church
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
Out-of-Door-Academy
St. Mary Academy
(I-11)
444 Reid Street | Siesta Key, FL 34242
941-366-4010 • www.stmarysarasota.org
941.349.3223 • www.oda.edu
Grades: K - 8th Grade Enrollment: 77 Class Size: 13 or less Year Established: 2000 Affiliation: Catholic Diocese of Venice
Grades: PreK - 5th Grade Enrollment: 250 Class Size: 1:16 Year Established: 1924 Affiliation: Non - Denom.
Charter School PreSchool
(L-9)
4380 Fruitville Rd. | Sarasota, FL 34232
Private School Montessori School
Exceptional Education Tutoring Center www.FloridaFamilyLiving.com
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Dear Parents,
YOU MATTER by Dr. Stacie Herrera, Herrera Psychology
Parental burnout is a real thing, and it’s something many are feeling right now. There is a youth mental health crisis in our country, and a child care crisis that is leaving so many feeling overwhelmed and unsupported. It is challenging to be a parent these days, especially when you throw in a worldwide pandemic. But beating ourselves up for not parenting to some standard that someone else put upon us is not healthy.
‹‹‹ Give Yourself Some Care and Compassion ››› I challenge you to find ways that you are being successful in your parenting, however big or small that success might look. It matters. Because you are doing the best that you can with the knowledge and resources that you have. We all are. The truth is, we are raising children during tough times. Navigating the use of technology,
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the reality of school shootings, a youth mental health crisis, and all the other struggles of parenting is a real challenge. Now, with a global pandemic still lingering, NPR explains that parents everywhere “are losing their tempers, losing sleep, and losing jobs when the child care they pay for is canceled, over and over.” It is only natural to feel alone and overwhelmed, being forced to make decisions with unclear messages from the world around us and limited child care support. As parents and guardians, we have been tasked with playing a variety of roles over the past two years, while working remotely and attempting to navigate the often confusing guidelines provided during the pandemic. We’ve experienced decision-fatigue, zoom fatigue, remote learning fatigue; all while attempting to allow our children to meet developmental milestones and expectations. Instead of telling you to do one more thing...I ask you to pause, take
a breath, and reflect on all of the little things that are going well. I want you to repeat: “I am a good parent.” I encourage you to give yourself a heaping dose of compassion in this moment.
‹‹‹ Show Your Child What Care and Compassion Looks Like ››› We can get so wrapped up in how society thinks we “should” parent, we forget that our kids simply want us to love them. Your children love you. It’s so important to show up for them however you can. When it comes down to it, the grades don’t matter. The school they go to doesn’t matter. What matters most is wrapping them in your love so they learn that they can withstand anything—even a pandemic. If you begin to recognize those moments of connection with your child, this will allow you to feel
more successful in your parenting style. Focusing with gratitude and acknowledgment of those moments will allow you to witness more of those opportunities to focus on what is going well and those successful moments naturally begin to multiply. We live in uncertain times that are challenging for both children and parents. It’s okay to ask for help and support in navigating how to raise children in today’s society. It is complex. The demands and expectations are great, and we know that they have only increased with the pandemic. Know that, as a child psychologist, I see your collective efforts to hold up our children during these uncertain times. My hope is that you can see the good that you are doing, even the micro-moments. My hope is that once you see that within yourselves, it will radiate outward and allow you to model self-compassion for your children. Recognize and acknowledge the wins during these tumultuous times. Celebrate the ways in which you managed milestones, traditions, and celebrations—building the treasured memories of childhood. If we display more compassion for our own parenting style, it will show our children what self-compassion looks like. We can show our children how to work through difficult times, even without knowing all the answers. This is our chance to teach them to recognize that if they give themselves grace and compassion, it will be a little easier to get through life’s ups and downs. There are scary emotions to be had in this lifetime. But we as humans can do scary things. Including you.
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Please allow this article to serve as a compassionate hug. I see you, Dr. Herrera.! Herrera Psychology (813) 395-9049 • info@herrerapsychology.com www.herrerapsychology.com.
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Sarasota Youth Opera 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota (941) 328-1300 www.sarasotaopera.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 IMG Academy 5500 34st W, Bradenton (941) 755-1000 www.imgacademy.com i9 Sports (941) 312-2400 www.i9Sports.com Manatee County Y 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton (941) 782-0220 3805 59th Street W, Bradenton (941) 792-7484 www.manateeymca.org
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This special camp, a partnership with the Spirit Of America Foundation, is a comprehensive program that also instills confidence and positive, lifelong ambitions, and fosters the spirit of teamwork. Two classroom days culminate with the Florida boater license exam, and after a day spent in water safety, the following three days are spent in each discipline, ending with a graduation ceremony. See NBPCamp.com for more. Looking for summer fun? Your kids can build skills, make memories and learn life lessons with our NBP Summer Camps for ages 6-14. The camps are a unique day-camp experience focusing on paddling (kayaks, canoes and paddleboards), freshwater fishing, archery and more. See more at NBPCamp.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 Sarasota Youth Sailing (941) 504 - 4236 www.sarasotaysp.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 Boy Scouts Southwest Florida Council 88 (239) 936-8072 www.swflcouncilbsa.org Busch Gardens (866) BGT - Camp SWBG-AdventureCamps.com Camp Laney Mentone, Alabama (256) 634-4066 www.camplaney.com
(941) 366-0123
Sarasota Jungle Gardens 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota (941) 355-5305
Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 351-9010
www.skyzone.com/sarasota
sarasotajunglegardens.com
www.asolorep.org
The Cookie Cottage
Smuggler’s Cove
355 Gillepspie Ave, Sarasota
3815 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota
(941) 552-6914
(941) 351-6620
The Players Theatre 838 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 365-2494
thecookiecottageflorida.com
www.smugglersgolf.com
The Children’s Garden
Sun Outdoors Sarasota 7125 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371-2505 www.sunoutdoorssarasota.com
Bounce Down Under 935 N Beneva Rd, ste 802, Sarasota
1670 Tenth Way, Sarasota (941) 330-1711 sarasotachildrensgarden.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
Camp Mondamin for Boys Tuxedo, North Carolina (800) 688-5789 www.mondamin.com
(941) 202-5288
Circle F Dude Ranch Lake Wales, Florida (863) 676-4113 www.circle-f-duderanch.com
4735 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. (800) 232-4475 www.girlscouts.org
7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota
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
READERS’ CHOICE BIRTHDAY PARTIES
www.escapecountdown.com/ locations/sarasota-location Evie’s Family Golf Center (941) 377-2399 www.eviesonline.com Fruitville Grove (941) 377-0896 www.fruitvillegrove.com Jumpin Fun Sports 7321 Trade Court, Sarasota (941) 388-JUMP www.jumpinfunsports.com Livingstons 5947 Clark Center Ave,
TreeUmph Adventure Course
Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota (941) 358-7275
(941) 322-2130 www.treeumph.com PARKS & REC VISIT LETSPLAYSARASOTA.COM Ackerman Park 400 Apex Rd, Sarasota Arlington Park & Aquatics 2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota (941) 263-6732 Bayfron Park 5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota (941) 263-6386 Bird Key Park 200 John Ringling Causeway, Sarasota (941) 263-6386 Bonita Park 1700 Fortuna St, Sarasota (941) 263-6386 Circus Trail Nature Park 400 N. Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34232 (941) 263-6386
Sarasota
WINNER:
Partyjumpersinc.com
Sky Zone Trampoline Park 6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota
Party Rock Inflatables
(941) 363-6359
(941) 893-7217
www.skyzone.com/sarasota
partyrockinflatables.com
4071 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
SPORTS & REC WINNER:
(941)925-7665
(941) 343-0370
www.venicestage.com
Bradenton
Sarasota
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Venice Theatre 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice (941) 488-1115
21805 State Rd 70,
Phillippi Estate Park 5500 S Tamiami Trail,
livingstonamusements.com
www.theplayers.org
PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS WINNER: Van Wezel Preforming Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 953-3368 www.vanwezel.org
nathanbendersonpark.org Ellenton Ice & Sports Complex 5309 29th St E, Ellenton (941) 723-3663 www.ellentonice.com Sarasota BMX Track 2810 17th St, Sarasota 941-957-4393 sarasotabmxacademy.com Sarasota Skate Park 2110 Adams Lane, Sarasota (941) 951-7588 sarasotaskatepark. sarasotagov.com
HEALTH 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
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SARASOTA BALLET School
Dees Family Chiropractic 8830 S Tamiami Trl Ste 130, Sarasota (941) 552-6686 DeesFamilyChiropractic.com Dr. Roger Romano Romano Family Chiropractic 1400 Cattlemen Rd Suite 103,
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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
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The Sarasota Ballet School is thrilled to have won the Best Summer Camp 2021 award. We provide a fun and educational opportunity for children to discover dance. It is so rewarding to hear how our students love leaping across the studio, designing ballet costumes, and learning to express themselves through movement. Our Winter-Spring 2022 school semester is currently in session, and we are planning so many fun and enriching activities for our summer camps this year! Our school campus is located in the Rosemary District, in the heart of downtown Sarasota; with two state-of-theart studios and our experienced faculty, our facilities have become a true home for dance. Students can begin as young as two years old,
and we offer an age-appropriate curriculum that makes learning to dance fun, challenging, and rewarding.
7315 Merchant Court, Sarasota
We accept students throughout the year, so if you have a dance-loving child, come and take a free class with us. All students receive free tickets to see The Sarasota Ballet and get to regularly dance in performances throughout our local community.
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The Sarasota Ballet School is proud to be your choice for your child to discover dance.
5677 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota
Contact Us: education@sarasotaballet.org 941.225.6520 www.SarasotaBallet.org
(941) 907-7762 sarasotachildrendentistry.com
Pediatric Dentist 1882 59th St W, Bradenton (941) 792-9392 www.drlesliethompson.com Dr. Thomas Bowles (941) 923-3545 www.srqsmile.com Comfortable Care Dental Group 5560 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 1, Sarasota (941) 377-5722 comfortablecarebeeridge.com
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the best in family recreation ... Dr. Thomas Doan Exceptional Dentistry
LOVE AND STYLE Photography
of Sarasosta 1999 Lincoln Drive Suite 102, Sarasota (941) 365-4418 www.exceptionaldentists.com Dr. Michael Dorociak
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
Sarasota Family Dental 3900 Clark Rd Ste J5, Sarasota (941) 924-1100 sarasotafamilydental.com Family Dentistry 1515 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 365-3311 Hillview Family Dental 1865 Hillview St, Sarasota (941) 365-4500 www.hillviewfamilydental.com Dr. Manav Malik SmileWorks Kids Dentistry
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3990 Clark Rd, Sarasota (941) 921-7055 www.dentistryofsarasota.com Dr. Christine Koval Koval & Koval Dental Associates 2477 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota (941) 923-5406 www.askdrkoval.com Dr. Lisa LaPresti Sea of Smiles, Inc. 5561 Broadcast Ct, Sarasota (941) 727-0025 SeaOfSmilesChildrensDentist.com Si McAninch, DDS, PA 2711 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 953-3535 www.drmcaninch.com
Thank you so much for voting for Love and Style Photography! For those of you that don’t know them yet, they are a small familyowned and operated portrait and wedding photography company. They specialize in family, maternity, high school senior photography and weddings. They love color and their photos are vivid and bright. Sunset at the beach is their favorite photography backdrop, but Sarasota/Bradenton offer a variety of beautiful places to choose from for your portrait session. They use a combination of natural light and flash photography, a must to capture all that color, to offer a variety of images for you to enjoy. Check out their work at www.LoveAndStylePhotography.com.
They started as a husband and wife team. They were absolutely thrilled when their nephew, Spencer, moved to Florida and joined the team. Summer and Becky met on the island of Maui in 2012, where they lived and did photography together for 5 years before moving to Florida. Summer has over 15 years of experience in portrait photography and has personally trained Becky and Spencer. Becky also manages the schedule, the daily workflow and overall keeps them organized and on track. The team affectionately calls her the “Beckretary.” When booking your session, you will likely be corresponding with her. They can’t wait to hear from you! Email them at becky@loveandstylephotography.com or call them at 941-960-6485.
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HERRERA Therapy
3800 Clark Rd, Sarasota (941) 927-5411 www.sarasotasmiledesign.com Dr. Steven Schroeter Schroeter Dental
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Therapy for school-aged children ages 2-22
Dr. Callahan Sarasota Dermatology 5911 N Honore Ave Ste 210, Sarasota
Herrera Psychology specializes in psycho/ behavioral therapy and psycho-educational evaluations for children and teens. In response to Covid-19 and in an effort to make mental health and psycho-educational services more accessible to families, all Herrera Psychology services are offered remotely through HIPAA compliant and encrypted software. Dr. Stacie Herrera and her team of dynamic, compassionate, and highly experienced licensed mental health professionals are passionate about partnering with families of school-aged children to navigate the unique challenges of being a parent (and a kid!) in today’s complex world.
Herrera Psychology believes in “people first,” so we approach each family and individual with dignity, respect, and curiosity. We start where our clients are and work corroboratively to overcome challenges and achieve goals. Herrera Psychology is also enthusiastic about building and maintaining partnership with other local professionals and agencies that support our community’s children and families. If you are an agency or support professional working with a child or family that you believe might benefit from our services, please feel free to contact us.
(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
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Dr. Michelle Pennie 3355 Clark Rd #A, Sarasota (941) 921-4131 699 S. Indiana Ave, Englewood (941) 474-8811 www.penniedermatology.com Dr. Jennifer D. Stroble First Physicians Group 5350 University Pkwy Ste 200, Sarasota (941) 917- 8300 www.firstphysiciansgroup.com FAMILY PRACTITIONER WINNER:
(941) 951-0046 gemtravel@comcast.net
Intercoastal Medical Group 18592 Potter Park Dr #100, Sarasota (941) 921- 6618 intercoastalmedical.com Dr. Briggs Carroll MD Comprehensive Childcare Assoc 2020 Cattlemen Rd, Ste 600, Sarasota (941) 955-5191 www.ccapeds.com Beneva Family Practice
IN-PERSON & REMOTE ASSESSMENTS AVAILABLE
Intercoastal Medical Group 921 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota (941) 365-7390 www.intercoastalmedical.com Dr. Chris Cooper Cooper Family Medical 5101 4th Ave Cir #200 (941) 744-5510 cooperfamilymedical.com Dr. Eric Folkens, M.D. Bradenton Urgent Care
We provide therapy for school-aged children ages 2-22 IS YOUR STUDENT STRUGGLING IN SCHOOL? Our experienced staff can assess your student to determine what interventions or accommodations are needed for them to excel!
IS YOUR STUDENT NOT CHALLENGED IN SCHOOL? Through an IQ test and other assessments, we can determine if your student would benefit from Gifted and advanced programs.
4647 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton (941) 745-5999 BradentonUrgentCare.com Dr. James R. Cocco First Physicians Group 5350 University Pkwy Ste #101 (941) 917-4675 firstphysiciansgroup.com Gulf Coast Medical Group 3884 Central Sarasota Pkwy (941) 244-9430 GulfCoastMedicalGroup.net
(813) 395-9049 info@herrerapsychology.com www.herrerapsychology.com
Contact us today to schedule your student's assessment!
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DR. MARIBEL Santos-Cordero
Intercoastal Medical Group 11505 Rangeland Pkwy, Lakewood Ranch (941) 907-6016 www.drbentze.com Hautamaki & Horiuchi Personal Physicians of Sarasota
PEDIATRIC DENTIST
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 Sarasota Urgent Care 6272 Lake Osprey Dr, Sarasota (941) 907- 2800 SarasotaUrgentCare.com Sarasota Children’s Clinic 3920 Bee Ridge Rd, Bldg A Suite C, Sarasota (941) 923-3667 childrensdoctorsarasotafl.com
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At Dentistry for Children & Adolescents, board certified pediatric dentist Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero believes that each child is a unique individual and understands the importance of providing children with pleasant dental experiences in a positive, nonthreatening environment.
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. Santos-Cordero 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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(941) 953-5213 www.intercoastalmedical.com Dr. Elzbieta Wozniak 3800 Clark Road, Sarasota (941) 921-9771 FAMILY/BEHAVIORAL THERAPY WINNER: Herrera Psychology Springhill Park Center 2143 S. Tamiami Trail #43 Osprey, FL 34229 (813) 395-9049 www.herrerapsychology.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 W, 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: Coresrq Afterschool Care formerly known as YMCA 8301 Potter Park Dr. Sarasota coresrq.org/ 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 www.FloridaFamilyLiving.com
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FREEMAN Orthodontics
5880 Rand Blvd, Sarasota (941) 917-7000 www.smhfit.com LA Fitness University Park 8502 Cooper Creek Blvd (941) 926-6282 Sarasota
FAMILY ORTHODONTIST
4057 Cattleman Rd (941) 225-4772 Siesta Key 3501 S Tamiami Trail (941) 960-8730 Bradenton 1005 Cortez Rd W (941) 251-8148 www.lafitness.com Manatee County Y 3805 59th St W, Bradenton
DR. FREEMAN
(941) 792-7484 www.manateeymca.org South County Family YMCA 701 Medical Blvd, Englewood (941) 475-1234 701 Center Rd, Venice
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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 26
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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.
Care of Sarasota
1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota (941) 917-9000 www.smh.com All Children’s Specialty 5881 Rand Blvd, Sarasota (941) 927- 8805 Blake Medical Center 2020 59th St 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
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(941) 782-2100 lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com 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
Si McAninch, DDS, PA Pediatric Dentist
First Physicians Group Sarasota Dr. Michael Finazzo MD 1921 Waldemere St, Sarasota
2711 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941-953-3535 www.drmcaninch.com
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(941) 917-3500 firstphysiciansgroup.com Dr. Kelly Hamel, MD
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First Physicians Group 1921 Waldemere St #802, Sarasota (941) 917-7888 firstphysiciansgroup.com Manatee Gynecology 2310 60th St Ct W, Bradenton s
Campers have the opportunity to learn a variety of circus arts including: triple and single trapeze, globes, silks, rolla Bolla, hula hoop, low wire, clowning, flying trapeze, juggling and much more!
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www.manateegynecology.com 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 universityparkobgyn.com
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WINNER: Freeman Orthodontics 3300 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota (941) 953-7500 freemanorthodontics.com Above & Beyond Frank J. Pazulski, D.D.S. P.A.
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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
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Dr. Robert Weiss has been keeping Sarasota kids healthy for over 30 years. When he and his wife Diane, a child development, parenting and pediatric sleep specialist, created Weiss Pediatric Care they combined their over fifty years of experience to create a one-of-a-kind pediatric practice. At Weiss Pediatric Care the goal is simple, but powerful: Create a warm, caring atmosphere that attends to children of all ages and their family as a whole. Weiss Pediatric Care’s talented team believe that to grow healthy children from newborns to young adults, it takes much more than just checkups and sick visits. When you visit the office, not only does your child get exceptional pediatric care, but each family also receives the developmental guidance, skills
and support needed to meet the challenges of raising children. With the addition of Harry, the therapy dog, Weiss Pediatric Care has the intimate, personal feel that we all long for in a medical home.
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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!
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Dr Scott Featherman MD Comprehensive Childcare Associates 2020 Cattlemen Rd, Ste 600, Sarasota (941) 955-5191 www.ccapeds.com Sarasota Children’s Clinic 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Bldg A, Suite C, Sarasota (941) 923-3667 www.sarasotakidsdocs.com Dr. Enas Sallam, MD First Physicians Group 5350 University Pkwy, Ste 101, Sarasota (941) 917-4675 www.firstphysiciansgroup.com Dr. Katherine Keeley MD Pediatric Associates of Sarasota 8430 Enterprise Circle #130, Lakewood Ranch (941) 366-3000 www.sarasotapeds.com Dr. Jacqueline Kelly, MD 1428 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota (941) 365-9222
Dr. Ted Meyer, MD Meyer Pediatrics 1666 Mound St, Sarasota (941) 365-5898 meyerpediatricsonline.com Paradise Pediatrics 3400 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 924-9900 www.paradisepeds.org
West Coast Pediatrics Bradenton
Jacqueline Burkhardt, OD 2111 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 923-2020
(941) 761-0663
www.theeyeassociates.com
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The Eye Associates-Sarasota 2111 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 792-2020
1414 59th St. West,
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Dr. Eric Patrusky, DO 3920 Bee Ridge Rd Suite 350, Sarasota (941) 377-8687
Scott Silverman, M.D.
MedPeds Associates of Sarasota 1931 S. Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 955-8800 www.medpedsdocs.com
2020 Cattlemen Rd Suite
Coastal Eye Clinic Sarasota 1427 South Tamiami Trl
Family Eye Care & Vision Therapy 694 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey (941) 966-6700 www.familyeyecarevt.com
217 Manatee Ave East
Gulfcoast Eye Center 2940 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 921-2020
(941) 748-1818
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Lakewood Ranch www.coastaleye.com
Children’s Eyes Port Charlotte 3280 Tamiami Trail, Suite 41 (941) 924-0303
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Dr. Bockhold MD Center For Sight 1800 Siesta Dr, Sarasota (941) 953-2020
Spectacle Gallery 1286 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota (941) 365-9606
wholechildpediatrics.com
www.centerforsight.net
www.spectaclegallery.com
Robert Shamsey,MD Pediatric Associates of Sarasota 7978 Cooper Creek Blvd (941) 358-2244 www.sarasotapeds.com Dr. Rajivi P. Rucker, MD 2650 Bahia Vista St, Ste 304, Sarasota
500 (941) 366-4777 Bradenton
6310 Health Parkway #340
NBP Rec Days! are a great way to experience NBP, family style! Try stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, canoes, fishing and even sailing — on a 15-foot sailboat with captain! Fun for everyone!
FUN & LEARNING NBP MINICAMPS • NBP REC DAYS! NBP Minicamps give children 6-14 a great opportunity to learn skills, build character and make lifelong memories on and off the water! They’re a great break from the classroom or virtual learning!
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Thank you Sarasota for choosing us as best Family Chiropractic office! Come experience Dower Power. We are proud to provide a state of the art facility for the highest quality chiropractic care available. We are confident that you will feel right at home in our office as we welcome all patients as if they were family. From pregnancy, to infants, toddlers and beyond, we can help patients of any age. Dr. Patrick Dower graduated from North Western College of Chiropractic in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Dower has been practicing for 27 years at his current location. He has been team chiropractor for sports teams, performed countless wellness fairs at large corporations such as PGT, locally, conducts wellness events at his office
including renting local movie theaters to show health related movies, in office seminars, recipe nights, and educational dinners. As you enter our office you will be greeted by our office manager, Sabina. Her calming spirit and gentle smile will easily transition to Dr. Dower’s healing facility. Many conditions can be relieved through Chiropractic. Did you know that Chiropractic can help: Allergies, Disc Problems, Whip Lash, Neck/Back Pain, Headaches, Sciatica, Fibromyalgia, Childhood Colic, Constipation and more? Regular Chiropractic care can help to prevent and correct physical, emotional or chemical subluxation. 2226 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota 941-924-1227 DOWER POWER dowerpower.com Chiropractic
3400 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 924-9900 www.paradisepeds.org Dr. Eric Patrusky, DO 3920 Bee Ridge Rd Suite 350, Sarasota (941) 377-8687 MedPeds Associates of Sarasota 1931 S. Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 955-8800 www.medpedsdocs.com Robert Shamsey,MD Pediatric Associates of Sarasota 7978 Cooper Creek Blvd (941) 358-2244 www.sarasotapeds.com
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