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Reader’s Choice Awards 2016 WINNERS REVEALED! • Schools • Camps • Programs • Doctors HOT GIFTS FOR COOL KIDS (PG.4)

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Dr. Scott Silverman and his team have a caring approach that makes children comfortable.

Offices 1427 S. Tamiami Trail

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Holiday Gift Guide

With the Holidays right around the corner,

EDITOR & PUBLISHER Beth Winkle beth@floridafamilyliving.com

Family Living Magazine has picked the top gift ideas for kids! From swimable mermaid tails, to a classic twist on a beloved toy, there is something for everyone for the holidays.

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Dermatologist Dr. Heidi Anderson

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jaclyn Smither adtraffic@comcast.net

Private School Sarasota Christian School

Family Practitioner Dr. Krista Toomre

SALES &

Montessori School NewGate School

Family Therapy Meredith Piazza, MSW

Charter School Sarasota Academy of the Arts

Fitness Centers Sarasota YMCA

Exceptional Education Oak Park School

Hospital Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Pre-School / VPK Foundations Christian Montessori Academy Tutoring Program Homework Check In

after-school & summer camp programs After School Program Mystical’s Dance Company Summer Camp Program Jump Dance Company

health Allergist Hugh Windom, MD Chiropractor Dr. Sherry Shamp Family Dentist Dr. Si McAninch

OBG/YN Assoc in Gynecology & Obstetrics Orthodontist Freeman Orthodontics Pediatrician Dr. Robert Weiss

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Pediatric Ophthalmologist Dr. Scott Silverman

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family business Family Business of the Year Beyond Dancing Sarasota Performing Arts Center Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Photography Complete SWFL Retail & Consignment Goodwill Sarasota Skating Ellenton Ice & Sports Complex

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DISNEY PRINCESS ROYAL SHIMMER FASHION DOLL Kids can play out their favorite magical story

moments with these Disney Princess Dolls!

Dress and shoes included. $9.99 EACH

Diane Partington Studio of Classical Ballet

Ovation - School of Musical Theatre Ovation Is Still Registering For Classes!

The Children’s Garden

Where the Magic Begins Keeping kids connected to nature in an beautiful whimsical garden All About Pumpkins October 15th at 2pm - Free with admission.

Special Thanksgiving Program November 19th at 3pm - Free with admission. on

The

Nutcracker Sarasota Opera House

December 17 - 7:00PM & December 18 - 1:30PM Ticket: $37.00 - $17.00 (12 & under). Available at the SOH Box Office 941-328-1300 or www.sarasotaopera.org

Save the Date for Ovations 4th Annual Holiday Revue

“The Amazing Christmas Race” December 4th, 2016 @ 6:00pm - Riverview High School Ballet • Tap • Jazz, • Lyrical • Acro • Hip Hop • Musical Theatre Dance Combo Dance • Acting Vocal Technique • Performance Classes

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and Art Center 330-1711 where magic begins

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READERS’ CHOICE SCHOOLS PRIVATE SCHOOL WINNER: Sarasota Christian School 5415 Bahia Vista St. Sarasota (941) 371-6481 www.ourchristianschool.org Ascension Lutheran School 800 S. McIntosh Rd, Sarasota (941) 377- 9670 www.ascensionwels.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 Calvary Chapel School 3800 27th Parkway, Sarasota (941) 366 - 6522 www.calvarychapelschool.com Cardinal Mooney High School 4171 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371- 4917 www.cmhs-sarasota.org

PRIVATE SCHOOL

WINNER!

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.communitychristianfl.com Ellen Meade 1323 63rd Ave E, Bradenotn (941) 755 - 1757 www.ellenmeadeschools.com

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At Sarasota Christian School they believe education should be innovative, rigorous, and collaborative. With education, you can’t use a one size fits all approach. It’s important to look at each student individually, determine what ignites their passion for learning and make the best academic plan for them to thrive.

As a private school they value the ability to be flexible in meeting their students’

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needs and parents’ desires by offering advanced academics and gifted programs beginning in elementary school, college credits, and learning support, plus a part-time program for homeschooled students.

In addition to their Bible classes and chapels, their faculty incorporate Biblical teachings into all aspects of learning. They are grateful as a Christian school to be able to share and instill the Word of

God as students navigate the most influential years of their lives.

Their international school partnership program increases students’ knowledge of world cultures, builds international relationships and provides students with service and mission experiences.

SCS is fully-accredited by four agencies and dedicated to providing a Biblically-infused curriculum Pre-K-12th grade.

Epiphany Cathedral School 316 Sarasota St, Venice (941) 488 - 2215 www.ecstigers.com Elevation Preparatory Academy 582 Mcintosh Rd, Sarasota ( 941) 371 - 0462 www.elevationprep.org Goldie Feldman Academy Temple Beth Sholom Schools 1050 S. Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 552 - 2770 www.gfasarasota.org Incarnation Catholic School 2911 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 924 - 8588 www.incarnationschool.edu Inspiration Academy 7900 40th Ave. W., Bradenton (941) 795-5466 www.inspirationacademy.com

Julie Rohr Academy 4466 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota (941) 371-4979 www.julierohracademy.com

Imagine North Port 1000 Innovation Ave (Gds K-5) 2757 Sycamore St (Gds 6-11) (941) 426 - 2050 ImagineSchoolAtNorthPort.com

The ABA Academy, Inc 365 Braden Ave, Sarasota (941) 896 - 7431 www.abaacademysarasota.org

Learning Unlimited & Manatee Learning Academy 6210 17th Ave. W, Bradenton (941) 794-5838 learningunlimitedschools.net

Imagine Palmer Ranch 6220 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota (941) 923 - 1125 ImagineSchools PalmerRanch.com

Ave Maria Preparatory 6289 Ver na Rd, Myakka City (941) 322 -1601 www.amuprep.org

New Gate School 5237 Ashton Rd. Sarasota (941) 922-4949 www.newgate.edu

Just for Girls Academy 1011 21st St E, Bradenton (941) 243-3954

Beyond the Spectrum 7333 International Pl, Sarasota (941) 907- 3443 www.beyondthespectrum.org

Manatee Charter School 4550 30th St. E Bradenton (941) 465 - 4296 www.manateecharter.org

Community Haven 4405 DeSoto Rd, Sarasota (941) 355 - 8808 www.communityhaven.org

The Out-of-Door Academy 444 Reid St. Siesta Key 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 Selby School at Community Haven 4405 DeSoto Rd. Sarasota (941) 355-8808 ext. 273 www.communityhaven.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 Tabernacle Christian School 4141 DeSoto Rd. Sarasota (941) 365-1050 wwwthetabsarasota.org Venice Christian School 1200 Center Rd. Venice (941) 408-8362 www.venicechristianschool.org Waldorf Sarasota 1900 Meadowood St. Sarasota (941) 927-3711 www.sarasotawaldorf.org CHARTER SCHOOL WINNER: Sarasota Academy of the Arts 4466 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371- 4979 SarasotaAcademyOfTheArts.com Imagine Lakewood Ranch 10535 Portal Xing, Bradenton (941) 750 - 0900 ImagineSchools LakewoodRanch.com

Manatee School For the Arts 700 Haben Boulevard, Palmetto (941) 721- 6800 www.msfta.org Oasis Middle School 4304 32nd St W, Bradenton (941) 749-1979 Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences 645 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

St. Mary Academy 4380 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 366 - 4010 www.stmarysarasota.org The Florida Center for Early Childhood 4620 17th St, Sarasota (941) 371- 8820 www.thefloridacenter.org The Gap School 133 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota (941) 552 - 9090 www.thegapschool.edu The Lily School for Child Development 350 Braden Ave, Sarasota (941) 355 - 7637 www.thelilyschool.com

SKY Academy 705 Center Rd, Venice (941) 244 -2626 www.swflymca.com

Pine View School 1 Python Path, Osprey (941) 486 - 2001 sarasotacountyschools.net/ schools/pineview

Student Leadership Academy 200 Field Avenue East, Venice (941) 485 - 5551 StudentLeadership AcademyVenice.org

The Pinnacle Academy 6215 Lorraine Rd, Bradenton (941) 755 - 1400 ThePinnacleAcademy.com

Visible Men Academy 921 63rd Ave E, Bradenton (941) 758-7588 www.vmacademy.org

Sea of Strengths Academy 7313 International Pl Suite 90, Sarasota (941) 538 - 6822 www.sosaschool.com

PUBLIC SCHOOLS Sarasota County Public Schools www.sarasotacountyschools.net Manatee County Public Schools www.manateeschools.net CHARTER SCHOOL WINNER: Oak Park School 7285 Proctor Rd, Sarasota (941) 361 - 6428 sarasotacountyschools.net/ schools/oakpark

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 7041 Professional Pkwy E, 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: Homework Check-In 6003 Honore Ave, Sarasota (941) 921-5600 www.homeworkcheckin.com Brain Balance Achievement Centers 8386 Market Street, Lakewood Ranch (941) 893-5775 www.brainbalancecenters.com Kid Potential of Sarasota 2477 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota (808) 744-2867 www.kidpotential.net Kumon Math and Reading Center of Bradenton - West 5767 Manatee Ave W #20, Bradenton (941) 794-2954 www.kumon.com/NWBRADENTON Kumon Math and Reading Center of Sarasota 4438 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 462-2729 www.kumon.com/SarasotaBee-Ridge-FL Mathnasium of Sarasota 4022 Cattlemen Road, Suite 11, Sarasota (941) 962-MATH www.mathnasium.com The Thinking Center of Lakewood Ranch 5949 Approach Rd, Sarasota (941) 924-6373 www.thinkingcenter.com

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PRE-SCHOOL / VPK WINNER: Foundations Christian Montessori Academy 7041 Professional Pkwy E, Sarasota (941) 907-7078 foundationsacademies.com Ascension Lutheran School 800 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota (941) 371- 5909 www.ascensionwels.org Bradenton Christian School 3304 43rd St W, Bradenton (941) 792 - 5454 www.bcspanthers.org Bright Futures Daycare & Preschool 1617 26th Street W, Bradenton (941) 251-5436 www.BrightFuturesDP.com CapoKids Martial Arts Preschool 11534 Palmbrush Tr, Lakewood Ranch (941) 922 - 4520 www.capokids.com Center Montessori School 6024 26th St W, Bradenton (941) 753 - 4987 www.centermontessori.org

MONTESSORI SCHOOL

WINNER!

Circle of Friends Preschool 2120 Webber St, Sarasota (941) 953 - 2889 www.cofpreschool.com The Classical Academy 8751 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 925 - 2153 www.tcasarasota.com Discovery Days Preschool 1773 Morrill St, Sarasota (941) 366 - 7890 www.discoverydays.net

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NEWGATE SCHOOL

NewGate offers your child a world-class education of the mind along with an educa­tion of the heart that will nurture their self-confidence, personal creativity, and entre­preneurial spirit. Montessori students learn to think, observe, and reflect; not memorize for the test and quickly forget.

Instead of giving students the right answers, teachers at NewGate, ask them the right questions, leading them to

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discover answers for themselves.

Learning becomes its own reward. Each success fuels their desire to discover something new.

Students from two through the twelfth grade are offered the most challenging academic program they can handle.

They experience an ex­citing and challenging international course of studies at a highly individualized pace. They compete with themselves, not their classmates.

“Children need the ability to adapt to change and learn entirely new skills throughout life. Today’s essential lesson is learning how to learn.

The most important years of your child’s education are not high school and college. They are the first twelve years of life; when character and values, self-image, basic skills and knowledge, and appreciation for culture and the arts are formed.”

Tim Selden, Headmaster

Early Childhood Center at Church of the Palms 3224 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 924 -1323 www.palmspreschool.com Epiphany Cathedral School 316 Sarasota St, Venice (941) 488 - 2215 www.ecstigers.com Faith Early Learning Center 7750 Beneva Rd, Sarasota (941) 923 - 2509 www.felcpreschool.com First Presbyterian Preschool 2050 Oak St, Sarasota (941) 955 - 8119 firstpressarasota.org Forty Carrots Preschool 1500 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 365 - 7716 www.fortycarrots.org

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 Little Pilgrims Preschool 1031 S Euclid Ave, Sarasota (941) 955 - 7411 www.littlepilgrimpreschool.com

Brickhouse Academy

The Goddard School 14534 Arbor Green Trail, Lakewood Ranch (941) 752 - 6600 www.goddardschool.com

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“Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.”

NewGate School 5237 Ashton Rd, Sarasota (941) 922 - 4949 Brickhouse Academy is a small college preparatory school Good Shepherd www.newgate.edu Lutheran School with a wealth of learning opportunities for students from 6th 5651 Honore The Out-of-Door Academy through 12th Ave, grade.Sarasota Our class sizes are small offering low (941) 921- 3673 444 Reid St, Sarasota goodshepherdsarasota.org student-to-teacher (941) 349 -ratios.

3223 In some cases it is only 3:1. This www.oda.edu Island Village Montessori individualized approach helps Early Childhood Palma Sola Academy excel and in 2001 Pinebrook Rd, Venice the students 7315 1st Ave W,succeed Bradenton school.(941) Our personalized (941) 484 - 4999 795 - 0788 lesson www.islandvillage.org www.palmasolaacademy.com plans benefit a wide variety of

Middle & High School

students from those wishing to

Julie Rohr Academy Primrose School at to those struggling 4466 Fruitville Rd, Sarasotaaccelerate Lakewood Ranch (941) 371 - 4979 9127 TownOur Center Pkwy, to move forward. flexible www.julierohracademy.com Bradenton program and scheduling truly (941) 373 - 6363 this school unique.

JUMP Preschool of the Artsmakes www.primroseschools.com 11005 Passage Dr, Lakewood Ranch Sarasota Christian School Middle School (941) 747- 8900 5415 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota The middle school is a safe place where grow both www.jumpdancecompany.com (941) students 371 - 6481 academically and socially, in an individualized small classroom www.sarasotachristian.org Temple Sholom develop Schoolsself-esteem, responsible decisionsetting. Beth Our methods 1050 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota Selby Preschool at making, conscience, time management skillsHaven and solid (941) 954social - 2027 Community academics. gfasarasota.org 4405 DeSoto Rd, Sarasota (941) 355 - 8808 ext. 207 Kiddie Academy of LWR communityhaven.org High School 4225 Concept Ct, Lakewood Brickhouse Academy is the perfectStage schoolDoor for any student Ranch Preschool (941) 727- 9072 of achieve the Arts who needs individualized guidance to his/her www.kiddieacademy.com 3755 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota academic goals. Honors courses, SCTI and SCF dual enrollment (941) 921 - 3149 opportunities and SAT/ACT prep arestagedoorpreschool.com available. Our flexible Kids R Kids Learning Academy programs fit the needs of just about every student.

11520 Palmbrush Trl, St. Boniface Preschool Bradenton 5615 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota Afternoon High School Program and Courses Credit (941) 727- 9990 (941) 349 for - 5616 ext. 330 In addition to the regular school day, we offer a complete high www.kidsrkids.net www.bonifacechurch.org

school curriculum in our afternoon program based on trimesters.

La Petite Academy St. Paul’s Early Childhood A student can earn regular and/or honors credits in as little as 4507 Vintage Dr, Sarasota Learning Center eight to ten weeks.

In addition, grade replacement courses are (941) 355 - 7677 2256 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota www.lapetite.com (941) 955 6479 available. www.stpaulsarasota.org Learning Garden Preschool Tutoring 6461 Proctor Rd, Sarasota Temple Emanu-El (941) 780 - 0018 S.about McIntosh Sarasota One-on-one tutoring is available in151 just everyRd, subject, learninggardenpreschool.org 377-8074 at every level. Tutoring can make all (941) the difference in the world TempleEmanuElSarasota.org to a Lily childSchool struggling in school. Our program is designed to give The for Child Development Trinity Preschool everyone the skills and confidence they need.

350 Braden Ave, Sarasota 4150 S Shade Ave, Sarasota (941) 355 -7637 (941) 924 - 7756 www.thelilyschool.com www.itrinity.org Little Explorers PreSchool 8490 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota (941) 926 - 4777 www.covenantlifepca.com

Waldorf Sarasota 1900 Meadowood St, Sarasota (941) 927- 3711 www.waldorfsarasota.com

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Bradenton Christian School 3304 43rd Street W. Bradenton 34209 941.792.5454 www.bcspanthers.org

PK - 12th

714

1 : 18

1960 Christian

H-3

Brickhouse Academy 3552 Webber Street Sarasota, FL 34239 941.924.7681

grades 3 - 12

40

1 : 3

1992

NonDenom.

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The Broach School 2615 26th St W Bradenton Fl 34205 941 751-2525 www.Broachschool.org

grades 2 - 12

75

12 - 15

1999

Not for Profit Private School

H-3

Center Montessori School 6024 26th Street West Bradenton, FL 34207 941-753-4987 www.centermontessori.org

18 months - 190 1 : 12 8th Grade

Church of the Palms Early Childhood Center 3224 Bee Ridge Road Sarasota, FL 34239 941-921-7892 www.palmspreschool.com

6 wks - 5 yrs

Community Christian School 5500 18th Street East Bradenton, FL 34203 941-756-8748 www.communitychristianfl.com

155

1976 American Montessori Society

infant: 1 : 4 1961 Presbyterian toddler: 1 : 5 2 - 3 - 4: 1 : 6 VPK 4 - 5: 1 : 11

H-5

K - 11

6 wks - 12th 250

18

1968

Coomunity Baptist J - 5 & AACS

Epiphany Cathedral School 316 Sarasota Street Venice, FL 34285 941.488.2215 www.ecstigers.com Lic.#58-51-00594

Faith Early Learning Center 7750 Beneva Rd. Sarasota, Fl 34238 941-923-2509 www.faithearlylearningcenter.org Lic # 58-03-1270355

The Gan at Temple Sinai 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road Sarasota, FL 34231 926-9462 www.thegansarasota.org

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130

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Good Shepherd Lutheran School 5651 Honore Avenue 6 week – Sarasota, FL 34233 941.922.8164 VPK

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1959 Catholic

2009

Non-Denom.

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1:4 : 18 mths 200 7 NAC K - 11 1:6 : 2 yr. olds All faiths welcome 1:7 : 3 yr. olds 1:8 : 4 - 5 yr. olds

100

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1983

Lutheran/ L - 12 Faith-Friendly

Julie Rohr Academy 4466 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL 34232 941.371.4979

Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool at Temple Beth Sholom 1050 South Tuttle Ave. Sarasota, FL 34237 941.552.2770 Name/Address/Phone Grades Enrollment Class GoldieFeldmanAcademy.com Size Little Disciples Preshool 4835 IslandBeneva VillageRd Montessori Sarasota, 34233 Campus PreschoolFLSarasota 941.924.9290 11011 St. Rd. #72- Clark Rd., preschool 22 1 : 11 Sarasota, FL 34241 New Gate School 941.954.4999 3 - 5 years 5237 Ashton Road www.islandvillage.org Sarasota, FL 34233 Lic.# 582101556 941.922.4949 IslandGate Village Montessori New School Preschool Venice Campus 11011 Clark Road 2341 Kilpatrick Rd. Sarasota, FL 34241 Venice, FL 34292 941.922.4949 941.484.4997 www.islandvillage.org Lic.# 585101212

grade 12 preschool 3 - 5 years

The Lily School for Child Development 350 Braden Ave Sarasota, FL 34243 941.355.7637

6 wks - 5 yrs 85 * After School & Summer Camp programs for 5 rs - 12 yrs

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Out-of-Door Academy 444 Reid Street Siesta Key, FL 34242 941.349.3223

pre K241 18 - 20 Grade 5

Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School 315 41st St. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 941 .746.2121 www.saintstephens.org

PK3 (3 yr olds) 12th grade

650

Sarasota Christian School 5415 Bahia Vista Street Sarasota, FL 34232 941.371.6481 www.sarasotachristian.org

Pre K - 12th

Waldorf Sarasota 6210 Crestwood Avenue Nursery Sarasota, FL 34231 Grade 5 941.927.3711 www.waldorfsarasota.com

Grid Location

Toddler - 1 : 6 1984 Montessori - IB Primary - 1 : 12 7 - 12 - 1 : 29

1924

Out-of-Door Academy 5950 Deer Drive 6 - 12 400 18 - 20 1924 Sarasota, FL 34240

941.349.3223

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Independent

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Christian

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K - 11

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1970

415

11 - 14

1958

70

1:6 1 : 10

1999

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

470

1 : 14

2001

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Island Village Montessori Venice Campus 2001 Pinebrook Road Venice, FL 34292 941.484.4999 www.islandvillage.org

K - 12th

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Island Village Montessori Sarasota Campus 11011 St. Rd. #72- Clark Rd., K - 5th Sarasota, FL 34241 941. 954-4999 www.islandvillage.org

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2001/2012

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SKY Academy 705 Center Road Venice, FL 34285 941.244.2626

350

22

2001

Affiliated with Venice YMCA

N - 18

Non-Denom.

2012

New Gate 5237 Ashton Road Sarasota, FL 34233 941.922.4949 Lic.# 58-51-00077

Year Affiliation Established

Non-Denom.

6 - 8th

exceptionaleducation NonDenom.

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St. Mary Academy 4380 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota, FL 34232 941.366.4010 www.dreamsarefree.org

K-8

Faith - friendly

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READERS’ CHOICE AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER CAMP ACTING & SINGING Drama Kids  (941) 922 - 8121 www.dramakids.com Ovation School of Musical Theatre  (941) 400 - 4854 ovation-musicalschool.com Players Performing Arts School  838 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 365 - 2494 www.theplayers.org Sarasota Youth Opera  61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota (941) 366 - 8450 ext. 249 www.sarasotaopera.org Venice Theatre  140 Tampa Ave W, Venice (941) 488 -1115 www.venicestage.com ARTS The Artful Giraffe  1861 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 388 - 3700 www.theartfulgiraffe.com

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

WINNER!

Arts Center Sarasota  707 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota (941) 365 - 2032 www.artsarasota.org Carla’s Clay  1733 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota (941) 359-2773 www.carlasclay.com Renaissance School of Art  40635 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 330 - 6865 www.yeliseyevstudio.com

MYSTICAL’S DANCE COMPANY

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Founded in 2012, Mystical’s Dance Company is an upbeat, family friendly, positive place where students can be inspired to express, create, grow and build wonderful relationships; while receiving an in-depth dance and performance education.

They offer a variety of dance classes for boys and girls, ages 2 through adult. They schedule both weekly & weekend classes for students wishing to learn to

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dance just for fun and exercise, or to join the competitive teams.

Located across from Ace Hardware off of Clark and Swift, the facility features two beautiful studios equipped with proper dance flooring, mirrors, fenced in backyard, camera system, waiting area, and more.

Students from various levels, i.e. elementary to advanced, will learn different aspects of dance including technique, proper training, choreography,

terminology, and musicality in various forms of dance: Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Acro, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, Leaps & Turns, Modern, Children’s Classes, Adult Classes, Zumba, Strength & Conditioning, Aerial Dance and more!

It is their goal to provide an affordable dance experience, and to touch the life of every child and help them realize that they have something unique to offer the world!

Ringling College of Art & Design  (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 Clubs of Sarasota County  North Port: 6851 S Biscayne Dr Venice: 920 Gulfcoast Blvd Sarasota: 3100 Fruitville Rd Newtown:1790 21st Street (941) 953 - 9549 www.bgca.org

= ATFER SCHOOL PROGRAM  = SUMMER CAMP

Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County  201 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 366 - 6646 www.girlsincsrq.org Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast  Florida, Inc. (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

Sarasota Dance Academy  1100 N Tuttle Ave #17, Sarasota (941) 465 - 3230 sarasotadanceacademy.com School of Russian Ballet  8029 Cooper Creek Blvd, University Park (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

AFTER-SCHOOL WINNER:

Camp ODA  (941) 554 - 5955 www.oda.edu

Mystical’s Dance Company  5664 Swift Rd, Sarasota (941) 400 - 4854 MysticalsDanceCompany.com

Forty Carrots Family Center  1500 S. Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 365 - 7716 www.fortycarrots.org

SUMMER CAMP WINNER:

The Gap School Social Skills-Sensory Integration Summer Camp  133 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota (941) 552 - 9090 www.thegapschool.org

Jump Dance Company  11005 Passage Dr, Bradenton (941) 400 - 4854 JumpDanceCompany.info Allegro Academy Music, Dance and Etiquette  241 Whitfield Ave, Sarasota (941) 358 - 8511 allegromusicacademy.com Dance Artistry Inc  4412 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 371-0453 DanceArtistrySarasota.com Diane Partington Studio of Classical Ballett  7030 US-301, Ellenton (941) 729 - 9388 partingtonclassicalballet.com Dynasty Elite  2076 58th Ave circle E, Bradenton (941) 753 - 5483 www.dynsastyeliteallstar.com

Julie Rohr Academy  4466 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371- 4979 www.julierohracademy.com Little Disciples Preschool  4835 S. Beneva Rd, Sarasota (941) 924 - 9290 littledisciplespreschool.org 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

Ovation School of Musical Theatre  (941) 400 - 4854 ovation-musicalschool.com

Temple Beth Sholom Schools Summer Camp  (941) 954 - 2027 www.tbsschools.org

Reflex Arts Dance  6260 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 355-3600 www.reflexartsdance.com

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Sarasota Cuban Ballet School  501 N. Beneva Rd Ste 700, Sarasota (941) 365 - 8400 sarasotacubanballetschool.com

Fairwin Farm  2 miles east of I-75 off SR 72 in Sarasota (941) 312- RIDE www.fairwinfarm.com Rosaire’s Riding Academy  901 East Rd, Sarasota (941) 356 - 3993 www.rideapony.com

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after-school & summer camp program

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 The Children’s Garden 1670 Tenth Way, Sarasota (941) 330 -1711 sarasotachildrensgarden.com Playaway Children’s Fitness and Fun Centers  11538 Palmbrush Trl, Bradenton (941) 755 -1070 2097 S Tamiami Trl, Venice (941) 493 - 8907 www.playawaykids.com Sun N Fun  7125 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371- 2505 www.sunnfunfl.com GYMNASTICS AcroFit Gymnastics  4015 Clark Rd, Sarasota (941) 923 - 2100 AcroFitGymnasticsSarasota.com

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM

WINNER!

Evo Athletics Gymnatstics, Tumbling & Cheerleading  (941) 727-1100 EVOathletics.com Funtastics  5330 Pinkney Ave #6, Sarasota (941) 925-9895 www.funtastics.com Sarasota Gymnastics Academy  1155 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota (941) 377-3344 www.sarasotagymnastics.com

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JUMP DANCE COMPANY

Jump Dance Company began in the fall of 2006 as an afterschool program at a small private school in Sarasota with just 50 students. After one year, Jump Dance Company opened to the public and grew to 120 students - complete with a new studio and dance supply store.

Late in the 2nd year, after finding that they would not be able to renew the building lease, Jump Dance Company moved

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to its beautiful and current location in Lakewood Ranch. In the 3rd year, the studio opened JumpStart Preschool and the studio’s enrollment grew to over 300 students!

Year four brought the preschool their first perfect score on the VPK Kindergarten readiness test and by the 5th year, the studio’s enrollment had grown to almost 500 students!

Each year the studio has continued to thrive and grow.

The 9th year saw the additional of the Jump ANNEX Studio, offering additional studio space, classes, new teams for younger students and musical theater performance company.

It is no surprise our readers have chosen Jump Dance as the best summer camp program.

What they are doing seems to be working!

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 Lee's Traditional Taekwondo  2100 Proctor Rd B, Sarasota (941) 923-7752 Nokido Ju-Jitsu, Judo & BJJ  1050 Innovation Ave Unit B109, North Port (941) 258 - 5652 www.nokido.net 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 Tae Kwon Do Bradenton 4955 State Road 64, East Bradenton (941) 202-2306 taekwondobradenton.com

Suzuki Institute  3100 Southgate Circle, Sarasota (941) 330 - 9930 www.sarasotasuzuki.org SPORTS

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 Fogt’s Music 4209 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 929 -1595 www.fogtsmusic.com Sarasota Youth Opera  61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota (941) 366 - 8450 ext. 249 www.sarasotaopera.org

Celsius Tennis Academy at Bath and Racquet Club  2170 Robinhood St, Sarasota (941) 737- 2635 www.celsiustennis.com Central Sarasota Little League Baseball  Twin Lakes Park (941) 924 - 0209 www.srqlittleleaque.com

3805 59th Street W, Bradenton (941) 792 - 7484 www.manateeymca.org Premier Sports Campus  Lakewood Ranch PremierSportsCampus.com Sarasota BMX Strider Sport  1500 N Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 957- 4393 www.sarasotabmx.net Sarasota Racquet Club  3600 Torry Pines Blvd, Sarasota (941) 922 -1591 sarasotaracquetclub.com Sarasota Y 

The First Tee of Sarasota Manatee  (941) 993 - 0046 thefirstteesarasotamanatee.org

Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Branch (941) 955 - 8194

IMG Academy  5500 34st W, Bradenton (941) 755 -1000 www.imgacademy.com

Babe Weiller Branch (941) 366 - 6778 www.sarasotaymca.org

i9 Sports  (941) 926 -1484 www.i9Sports.com

Sarasota Redskins Football  2900 17th St, Sarasota (941) 953 - 6560 leaguelineup.com/redskins

Manatee County Y  5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton (941) 782 - 0220

Sarasota Scullers  125 Bayview Dr, Osprey (941) 966 - 2244

Evelyn Sadler Jones Branch (941) 922 - 9622

www.sarasotascullers.org Sarasota Crew  343 Palmetto Ave, Osprey (941) 966-9791 www.sarasotacrew.com Sarasota Youth Sailing  (941) 504 - 4236 www.sarasotaysp.com Serendipity Tennis & Sports Day Camp  (941) 922 -1591 estevens@serendipitycc.com Suncaost Volleyball Club  (941) 677-8323 www.suncoastvolleyball.com Yoga Fitness for Kids & Adults (941) 737-5396 yogajustforkids@gmail.com SWIM Arlington Aquatic Complex  (941) 861- 5000 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

Picking the right school at the start can lead to some colorful choices.

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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: Dr. Sherry Shamp Wilkinson Chiropractic Care 3737 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota (941) 957- 4478 wilkinsonchiropracticcare.com Dr. Terri Dees Dees Family Chiropractic 8830 South Tamiami Trl Suite 130, Sarasota (941) 552 - 6686 DeesFamilyChiropractic.com Dr. Shelly Kennedy Kennedy Chiropractic Care 4155 Clark Rd, Sarasota (941) 929 - 0020 www.kennedychiroclinic.com

FAMILY DENTIST

WINNER!

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DR. SI McANINCH DENTIST

Dr. Si McAninch has been providing outstanding dental care for children since 1989.

From the health of their primary teeth to their outlook toward dental health. He shares his mission with the parents of his patients: “If we understand each other, we can work together to send your child into adult life with a healthy mouth and a positive attitude towards dentistry.”

Dr. McAninch encourages a fun approach to dental health,

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with the goal of taking the fear out of dentist visits and stopping oral health problems before they happen.

Procedures are explained to the child before they happen, and local anesthetic is used when necessary to make sure the child experiences no discomfort. Dr. McAninch’s “Dr. Mac’s Little Gummies” program promotes good habits in young children while making them feel happy and

relaxed in the dentist’s office.

Little Gummies includes a complimentary visit for one and two-year-olds that stresses the importance of primary teeth and gives parents teeth-cleaning instructions, nutritional counseling and fluoride recommendations.

“We put your needs first,” says Dr. McAninch. “And we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient.”

Dr. Roger Romano Romano Family Chiropractic 1400 Cattlemen Rd Suite 103, Sarasota (941) 953 - 3401 www.romanochiropractic.com Dr. Jared Winters Florida Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Clincs 5664 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 955 - 3272 thesarasotachiropractor.com DENTIST WINNER: Si McAninch, DDS, PA 2711 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 953 - 3535 www.drmcaninch.com Jenifer C. Back DMD 3800 Clark Rd, Sarasota (941) 927- 5411 www.sarasotasmiledesign.com Dr. Thomas Bowles 5677 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota (941) 923 - 3545 www.srqsmile.com Comfortable Care Dental Group 5541 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 1, Sarasota (941) 377- 5722 www.comfortablecare.com

Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero Dentistry for Children & Adolescents 7315 Merchant Court, Sarasota (941) 907- 7762 sarasotachildrendentistry.com Dr. Thomas Doan Exceptional Dentistry of Sarasosta 1999 Lincoln Drive Suite 102, Sarasota (941) 365 - 4418 www.exceptionaldentists.com Dr. Michael Dorociak Sarasota Family Dental 3900 Clark Rd Ste J5, Sarasota (941) 924 -1100 www.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. Paul Jaworski Dentistry of Sarasota 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. 6060 SR 70 Suite A, Bradenton (941) 727 - 0025 SeaOfSmilesChildrensDentist.com Dr. Manav Malik Smileworks Kids Dentistry 3103 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 953 - 2111 www.smileworkskids.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 Dr. Leslie Thompson 1882 59th St W, Bradenton (941) 792 - 9392 www.drlesliethompson.com

DERMATOLOGIST WINNER: Dr. Heidi Anderson Sarasota Dermatologists & Oculoplastic Specialists 5310 Clark Rd Suite 201, Sarasota (941) 925 - 3627 www.skineyedocs.com Dr. Bradley Abrams Abrams Dermatology 3328 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 926 - 2300 www.abramsderm.com Dr. Emily F. Arsenault 5857 21st Ave West (941) 907 - 0222 MyFloridaDermatology.com Dr. Callahan Sarasota Dermatology 5911 N Honore Ave Ste 210, Sarasota (941) 308 - 7546 SarasotaDermatologist.com Dr. Erin Long Intercoastal Surgery Center 3333 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota (941) 379 -1799 www.intercoastalmedical.com Cathy Milam Milam Bogart Dermatology 7400 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 364 - 8220 www.milambogartderm.com Dr. Morgan O’Donoghue 1952 Field Rd, Sarasota (941) 926 - 7546 www.dermatologyexperts.com Dr. Michelle Pennie 3231 Gulf Gate Drive Ste #105, Sarasota - (941) 921- 4131 900 Pine St Suite #123, 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 PRACTICTONER WINNER: Dr. Krista Toomre Intercoastal Medical Group 943 S Beneva Rd Ste 204, Sarasota (941) 953 - 5213 www.intercoastalmedical.com Dr. Briggs Carroll MD Comprehensive Childcare Assoc 943 S Beneva Rd, Sarsota (941) 955 - 5191 www.ccapeds.com

Beneva Family Practice 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 www.cooperfamilymedical.com Dr. Alan King First Physicians Group 929 S Tamiami Trail Ste #101, Osprey (941) 917- 4700 www.firstphysiciansgroup.com Dr. Eric Folkens, M.D. Bradenton Urgent Care 4647 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton (941) 745 - 5999 www.BradentonUrgentCare.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 Intercoastal Medical Group 18592 Potter Park Dr #100, Sarasota (941) 921- 6618 www.intercoastalmedical.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 www.SarasotaUrgentCare.com Sarasota Children’s Clinic 3920 Bee Ridge Rd Bldg A Suite C, Sarasota (941) 923 - 3667 childrensdoctorsarasotafl.com Sarasota Medical Center 4450 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota (941) 927-1234 www.sarasotamedcenter.com

Dr. Elzbieta Wozniak 5573 Marquesas Cr, Sarasota (941) 924 - 0378 FAMILY THERAPY WINNER: Meredith Piazza, MSW 1500 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 365 - 7716 Nancy Baird Psy.D. 2831 Ringling Blvd Ste 207 C, Sarasota (941) 362 - 9972 Dr. Charles Davenport Psy.D 1525 Tamiami Trail S, Venice (941) 321-1971 www.drcharlesdavenport.com 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 4440 26th St W, Bradenton (941) 752 - 0408 www.pinnacletherapy.net Ellen Stahr Mary, LCSW 3657 Cortez Rd W Ste 130, Bradenton (941) 758 -1636 Tim Hallinan, Ph.D. 2477 Stickney Point Rd Ste 319b, Sarasota (941) 921- 2423 Dr. Emily Sheets 4370 S Tamiami Trail, Ste 164 Sarasota (941) 924 - 0123 www.dremilysheets.com Heather Stelmok, NCC, LPC 1500 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 803 - 7083 FITNESS CENTERS WINNER: Sarasota Family Y Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch 8301 Potter Park Dra (941) 922 - 9622 Frank G. Berlin Sr. Branch 1075 S Euclid Ave (941) 955 - 8194 Babe Weiller Branch 1991 Main St Ste 200 (941) 366 - 6778 www.sarasotaymca.org www.FloridaFamilyLiving.com

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Crunch 8440 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 355 -1908 www.crunchsarasota.com Health Fit 5880 Rand Blvd, Sarasota (941) 917- 7000 www.smhfit.com LA Fitness 8502 Cooper Creek Blvd Sarasota (941) 926-6282 4057 Cattleman Rd Sarasota (941) 225-4772 www.realfitnesssarasota.com Manatee County Y 3805 59th St W, Bradenton (941) 792 - 7484 www.manateeymca.org South County Family YMCA 701 Medical Blvd, Englewood (941) 475 -1234 701 Center Rd, Venice (941) 492 - 9622 www.veniceymca.org 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

OBG/YN WINNER: Assoc in Gynecology & Obstetrics Dr. Wayne Cohen, MD Dr. John Suliiven Jr. MD 2439 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 955 - 8076

www.agosarasota.com First Physicians Group Sarasota Dr. Michael Finazzo MD 1921 Waldemere St, Sarasota (941) 917- 7888 Manatee Gynecology 1850 59th St W # B, Bradenton (941) 792 - 4993

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. Jamison, MD Gulf Coast OB/GYN 4982 Hubner Cir, Sarasota (941) 379 - 6331

obgynofsarasota.com Dr. Shawn M. Stephens, MD University Park Obstetrics and Gynecology, LLC 2401 University Parkway Suite 201, Sarasota 389 Commerical Court Unit D1, Venice (941) 359 - 8300

www.universityparkobgyn.com

Sarasota Orthodontics 2477 Stickney Point Rd #214A, Sarasota (941) 923 - 3181 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. Bradenton (941) 792-1533

www.tinsworth.com PEDIATRICIAN WINNER: Dr. Robert Weiss Weiss Pediatric Care 2201 Cantu Court Suite 117, Sarasota (941) 552 - 8341

www.weisspediatriccare.com 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

ORTHODONTIST

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All Children’s Specialty Care of Sarasota 5881 Rand Blvd, Sarasota (941) 927- 8805

WINNER:

Dr. Enas Sallam, MD First Physicians Group 5350 University Pkwy Ste 101, Sarasota (941) 917- 4675

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 Manatee Memorial Hospital 206 Second St E, Bradenton (941) 746 - 5111

www.manateememorial.com

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.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

www.crossbite.com Moricz and 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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sarasotaorthodontics.com

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Freeman Orthodontics

Paradise Pediatrics 3400 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 924 - 9900

Manatee Pediatrics 712 39th St W, Bradenton (941) 748 - 4602

Dr. Eric Patrusky, DO 5741 Bee Ridge Rd Suite 350, Sarasota (941) 377- 8687 PedMeds Associates 1931 S. Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 955 - 8800

www.medpedsdocs.com Robert Shamsey,MD Pediatric Associates of Sarasota 1215 S East Ave, Sarasota (941) 366 - 3000

www.sarasotapeds.com Dr. Rajivi P. Rucker, MD Whole Child Pediatrics 77th Terrace E Unit 103, Bradenton (941) 366 - 2273

www.wholechildpediatrics.com West Coast Pediatrics 1414 59th St. West, Bradenton (941) 761-0663 www.wcpmd.com PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGIST 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.YourEyeDoctors.com Dr. Bockhold MD Center For Sight 1800 Siesta Dr, Sarasota (941) 953 - 2020

www.centerforsight.net Pediatric Ophthalmology Arysol Soltero, MD Sarasota 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Building D Venice 1370 E. Venice Avenue Suite 201 Port Charlotte 3280 Tamiami Trail Suite 41 (941) 924 - 0303

www.childreneyes.com Dr. Ted Meyer, MD Meyer Pediatrics 1666 Mound St, Sarasota (941) 365 - 5898

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READERS’ CHOICE BIRTHDAY PARTIES WINNER: Sun N Fun 7125 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 371 - 2505 www.sunnfunfl.com Acro Fit Gymnastics 4015 Clark Rd, Sarasota (941) 923 - 2100 acrofitgymnastics-sarasota.com AMF Gulf Gate Bowling Lanes 7221 Tamiami Tr, Sarasota (941) 921 - 4447 www.amf.com/gulfgatelanes Bounce Down Under, Inc. 935 N Beneva Rd Suite 802, Sarasota (941) 366 - 0123 www.bouncedownunder.com The Children’s Garden 1670 Tenth Way, Sarasota (941) 330 - 1711 sarasotachildrensgarden.com Chuck E. Cheese 905 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton (941) 752 - 4448 www.chuckecheese.com Complete SWFL Photography (941) 360 - 2222 www.CompleteSarasota.com

BIRTHDAY PARTY

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Dakin Dairy Farms 30771 Betts Rd, Sarasota (941) 322 - 2802 www.DakinDairyFarms.com Evie’s Family Golf Center 4735 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota (941) 377- 2399 www.eviesonline.com Fruitville Grove 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 377- 0896 www.fruitvillegrove.com

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SUN -N- FUN

It is no surprise that Sun N Fun would win the Readers Choice for best birthday party place. Located just east of I75 on Fruitville Road, they are considered one of the premiere RV Resorts in the world and a multiple Mega Park of the Year Award Winning Resort.

The spirit at Sun-N-Fun is all about playing together in

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the pool, relaxing in the hot tubs, climbing to the top of the Slide and taking that thrill ride down. It’s burgers for the kids and beer for the parents, at the Poolside Bar & Grill.

Enjoy a Dive-in movie, a set of tennis, a round of miniature or disc golf, and any number of other fun programs expertly designed for birthday party fun.

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Kids go crazy over the olympic size pool, Wibit Water Obstacle Course, Meltdown obstacle course, Mega Slide, power boats and kids splash zone, there is tennis, basketball and you can even go fishing.

Sun N Fun is definitely one of the best birthday party places on Florida’s west coast. And they are right here in our backyard!

Hunsader Farms 5500 County Road 675, Bradenton (941) 322 - 2168 www.hunsaderfarms.com Ellenton Ice & Sports Complex 5309 29th St E, Ellenton (941) 723 - 3663 x28 www.ellentonice.com Jumpin Fun Sports 7321 Trade Court, Sarasota (941) 388 - JUMP www.jumpinfunsports.com Kona Ice (941) 465-0802 www.kona-ice.com Livingstons 5947 Clark Center Ave, Sarasota (941)925-7665 livingstonamusements.com

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family business

Party Jumpers (941) 343 - 0370 Partyjumpersinc.com Playaway 11538 Palmbrush Tr, Lakewood Ranch (941) 755 -1070 www.playawaykids.com Purple Belle Ice Cream Truck, LLC (941) 350 - 4848 www.purplebelle.com Sarasota BMX - Strider Sports 1500 N. Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 957 - 4393 www.sarasotabmx.net Sarasota Lanes 2250 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 955 - 7629 www.sarasotalanes.com Sarasota Jungle Gardens 3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota (941) 355 - 5305 sarasotajunglegardens.com Sky Zone Trampoline Park 6180 Edgelake Dr, Sarasota (941) 363-6359 www.skyzone.com/sarasota Smuggler’s Cove 3815 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota (941) 351- 6620 www.smugglersgolf.com

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BEYOND DANCING SARASOTA

Beyond Dancing’s mission is to teach proper dance technique and etiquette while encouraging students to develop self-discipline, strength of character, respect for self and others, and to develop a lifetime appreciation for the art, beauty, and joy of music and dance!

They offer a family friendly atmosphere where children

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of all ages learn the joy of dancing in a safe and loving environment. Their programs are comprised of recreational dance classes for children ages 3 – 8 and children ages 8 and up; competitive and performance teams are also available for the more serious dancer. Dance programs include children’s play dance, ballet, tap, jazz, acro, hip hop,

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contemporary, and latin and ballroom dance.

“I have learned so much from the instructors there and the recital at the end of the year is awesome” -Alexandra Cavanaugh Age 13 Grade 8 NewGate School

Stardust Skate Center 2571 12th St W, Sarasota (941) 365 - 6888 www.stardustskatecenter.net Stealth Mobile Laser Tag (941) 312-2092 stealthmobilelasertag.com Sunny Days Ice Cream truck Mobile-We come to You! (941) 255- 1889 www.sunnydaysicecream.com Within Reach Rock Climbing Wall (941) 545 - 6663 www.inyourdriveway.com Sarasota YMCA Birthday Parties in our loaded Teen Centers (941) 955 - 8194 ext. 134 Gymnastics Parties (941) 955 - 8194 ext 128 Kayaking Parties (941) 922 - 9622 ext 1322 Climbing Parties (941) 922 - 9622 ext 1322 Water Park Parties (941) 922 - 9622 ext 1336 www.TheSarasotaY.org TreeUmph Adventure Course 21805 State Rd 70, Bradenton (941) 322 - 2130 www.treeumph.com

READERS’ CHOICE FAMILY BUSINESS WINNER: Beyond Dancing Sarasota 7313 International Pl, Sarasota (941) 907-8183 beyonddancingsarasota.com

The Players Theatre 838 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 365-2494 www.theplayers.org Venice Theatre 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice (941) 488-1115 www.venicestage.com

Adventure Island (888) 800 - 5447 www.adventureisland.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

The Circus Arts Conservatory 2075 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota (941) 355 - 9335 www.circusarts.org

Complete SWFL Photography (941) 360 - 2222 www.CompleteSarasota.com

Dakin Dairy Farms 30771 Betts Rd, Sarasota (941) 322 - 2802 www.DakinDairyFarms.com Fruitville Grove 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota (941) 377- 0896 www.fruitvillegrove.com Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 811 S Palm Ave, Sarasota (941) 366 - 5731 www.selby.org Mixon Fruit Farms 2525 27th St, E Bradenton (941) 748 - 5829 www.mixon.com Mote Marine Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota (941) 388 - 4441 www.mote.org

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Alisa Sue Photography www.alisasuephotography.com

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Goodwill www.experiencegoodwill.org

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Fifi’s Consignment 1905 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota (941) 312-6950 www.fifisconsignment.com Fit 2 Run 1400 Main St, Sarasota (941) 364 - 2600 www.fit2run.com

Rack Room Shoes 8201 S Tamiami Trail #38, Sarasota (941) 925-7746 www.rackroomshoes.com

South Florida Museum 201 10th St W, Bradenton (941) 746 - 4131 www.southfloridamuseum.or

SKATING

Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 351-9010 www.asolorep.org Florida Studio Theatre 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota (941) 366-9000 www.floridastudiotheatre.org

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RETAIL & CONSIGNMENT

Sarasota Racquet Club 3600 Torry Pines Blvd, Sarasota (941) 922 - 1591 sarasotaracquetclub.com

Van Wezel Preforming Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 953-3368 www.vanwezel.org

family fun

Jessica Overholt Photography www.jessicaoverholt.com

Pitter Patter 3815 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota (941) 927- 3815 www.pitterpatteronline.com

WINNER:

summer camps

Lisa Clark Photography, Inc. www.lisaclarkphotography.net

Payne Park 2050 Adams Ln, Sarasota (941) 861- 5000

PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS

private schools

kids health

WINNER: Ellenton Ice & Sports Complex 5309 29th St E, Ellenton (941) 723 - 3663 www.ellentonice.com Sarasota Skate Park 2110 Adams Lane, Sarasota (941) 951-7588 sarasotaskatepark. sarasotagov.com Stardust Skate Center 2571 12th St W, Sarasota (941) 365 - 6888 www.stardustskatecenter.net

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