Due to COVID-19, the Soar in 4 model has transitioned to a monthly drive-thru program the first Wednesday of each month, held in downtown Bradenton.  Each month a new ‘spotlight book’ will be fea…

Friends, After talking with all of our key committee members we have decided that the responsible action to take will be to reschedule the upcoming Soar in 4 Professional Development and cancel the So…

Do you want FREE Jurassic World Live or Monster Jam tickets? To be eligible, you must participate in our new ‘Soar in 4 Home Connect’ program! 1. Simply attend a Soar in 4 Event with your…

Disfrute de un tiempo de juego ininterrumpido especial con su hijo en nuestros grupos GRATIS Partners In Play® (PIP). Conoce a Cuarenta Zanahorias educadores parentales amigables y descubre cómo el …

Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) groups. Meet Forty Carrots friendly Parenting Educators and discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. E…

Summer Soar in 4 and 2019-20 School Year Schedules now available! Download below: 2019 Summer Soar in 4 Programs 2019-20 Soar In 4 Year-Long Programs 2019 Summer and 2019-20 Soar In 4 Year-Long Progra…

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (formerly the South Florida Museum) is proud to once again partner with the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and offer a FREE Admission* Summer Learnin…

Mark your calendars! Families will want to meet their favorite PBS KIDS characters during upcoming family-fun events hosted by Soar in 4. Our public television station, WEDU PBS, is bringing the stars…

ArtCenter Manatee Summer Camp Begins June 3 with Scholarships Available. Call 941-746-2862 now to register, go online or download the documents below.  2019 ArtCenter Manatee Summer Camp Brochure 201…

Join us for a cool day of family fun! June 1, 9:00-3:00 Three 1 hour children’s art workshops add to the creative fun. Bring your well behaved leashed pet for a Pet Portrait. ALL FREE! Explore the g…

Manatee Community Baby Shower Pregnant women and families with babies up to one-year-old in Manatee County are invited to join us for a FREE morning of fun, education, and prizes! Explore Local Resour…

The Power of Presence Book Circles Joy Thomas Moore is President and CEO of JWS Media Consulting. Joy’s connections to a multitude of foundations and educational associations already make her a pr…

Manatee Technical College presents the following programs in cooperation with Soar in 4. • Construction Express • Electrical Express • Electrical & Instrumentation Express • Plumbing Expre…

Remote Area Medical comes to Bradenton, FL 2015 Remote Area Medical comes to Bradenton It is with great sadness that Remote Area Medical (RAM) announced the passing of its Founder and President, Stan …

A pioneer in the field of medicine, pediatrician Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is a leader in the movement to transform how we respond to early childhood adversity and the resulting toxic stress that dramat…

Florida State Society- Daughters of the American Revolution Announces Women in the Trades Scholarships Are you or a woman you know pursuing a career in Construction, Manufacturing, Welding, Plumbin…

Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a …

Teaching Opportunity Progression Program (TOPP) Love working with young children? A career in Early Childhood Education is just for you! Soaring TOPPS is a collaborative effort between Soar in 4 and t…

New Soar in 4 Year Long Flyer New Soar in 4 Year Long Flyer (Spanish)        

 Do you want a career in healthcare…  But need help getting started?  We’ll pay for you to become a CNA!  Tidewell Hospice, the American Red Cross and CareerEdge are offering a FREE Certified …

Please see the attached flyer for Manatee Technical’s “Patient Care Tech Program.” This is a Pell-eligible class starting August 7th that includes CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) tra…

Have a dream career in one year! Info Session: August 1st 5:00-7:00pm Classes begin August 13th. STC Machining 2018

Soar In 4 & Soar B4K Summer Program at The South Florida Museum and The Central Library Calling all incoming Pre-K & Kindergarten students and their families to join us this summer! The …

The Transition to K week celebrations are May 14th -17th.  Check with your school or center to confirm the date of your Transition to K evening.   Transition to K Flyer More Details Here  …

The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading will be holding a Mind in the Making Facilitator Institute June 19th – 22nd in order to meet the growing demand for Mind in the Making workshops in our …

As part of an efforts to increase digital literacy in the community, we are introducing “Everyone On,” a national non-profit which helps to connect people to low cost internet access and computers…

A community effort in Manatee and Sarasota counties to help all children succeed in school and in life by ensuring they read on grade level by third grade. Learn more here.

We have another free training program starting in January –  an Automotive Technician certification at Suncoast Technical College.  Please see the attached flyer. We are partnering with 6 loca…

 Do you want a career in healthcare…But need help getting started?  We’ll pay for you to become a CNA! Informational Sessions: • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Selby Library, Sarasota • 5:3…

Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Riverview High School Performing Arts Center 7:00 – 8:30 PM The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind Survive Ever…

Broadband Digital Installer Certification Free One Week Training for Entry level Positions   July 17th through July 21st 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Selby Newtown Goodwill: 1781 MLK Jr. Way, Sarasota. &…

CareerEdge is partnering with Suncoast Technical College (STC) and Gettel Automotive to recruit entry-level automotive technician trainees for jobs at the dealership’s 6 service centers in Sarasota …

Learning Alliance Corporation is offering a Certified Broadband Digital Installer program for Soar in 4 parents. Learn more here: Cable Installer Training

MTC offering free Electrician and Plumbing express programs to qualified individuals! Up to a $1,485 value! Express Program Info Session