Manatee River Rotary

Manatee River Rotary A non-profit club that raises money to help local children's charities. Come join us and share your thoughts.

Our Club's goal is to create a networking club of new members who share a similiar goal of business, fund raising, and sharing the funds to children and those who need help. We currently meet at 3 Keys Brewery every Wednesday at 5:30.

Mission update. 14 hours after our Guatemala team lifted off the runway in Sarasota, they arrived safely in Chamelco. Fi...
06/06/2026

Mission update. 14 hours after our Guatemala team lifted off the runway in Sarasota, they arrived safely in Chamelco.

First act of service- bookcase making at the high school tomorrow.

This morning, our Rotary team of 10 departed for Guatemala on a dental mission to serve Mayan children in need. We are i...
06/05/2026

This morning, our Rotary team of 10 departed for Guatemala on a dental mission to serve Mayan children in need.

We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to partner with Escuelashermanas.org and make a meaningful difference through this important work. Over the coming days, our team will provide much needed dental care while building relationships and sharing hope with the rural communities we serve.

We humbly ask for your prayers for safe travels, good health, and a successful mission. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who donated towards supplies and expenses. Your generosity has helped make this mission possible, and together we are changing lives one smile at a time.

Thank you for being a part of this journey with us. 🇬🇹 ❤️ 🦷

🌊 Did You Know? The Manatee River was once called the Oyster River! 🦪Tonight, we had the pleasure of hearing from Damon ...
06/04/2026

🌊 Did You Know? The Manatee River was once called the Oyster River! 🦪

Tonight, we had the pleasure of hearing from Damon Moore, founder of Oyster River Ecology for an informative presentation on local ecological restoration.

Damon educated us on an innovative—and incredibly simple—method for helping replenish oyster beds. The best part? These eco-friendly "rag pots" only costs about $6!

Join us next Wednesday at 5:30pm at Central Cafe!

It was a full house at our meeting last week as we learned about all the great work by Hope Pathways from Christina Gerk...
06/01/2026

It was a full house at our meeting last week as we learned about all the great work by Hope Pathways from Christina Gerken.

What is it they do? They lift people out of the poverty cycle through a pathway with cross-sectional partnerships to provide care to those affected by natural disasters.
Learn more at https://hopepathwaysinc.org/

Please join us on Wednesdays @5:30PM. We will be meeting at Central Cafe during the month of June. (906 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton)

Take us out to the ball game! ⚾️ It was a fantastic evening for Bradenton Marauders baseball and Rotary Night! Our very ...
05/31/2026

Take us out to the ball game! ⚾️
It was a fantastic evening for Bradenton Marauders baseball and Rotary Night!
Our very own Chad Braniger threw out the first pitch. Way to go, Chad!

🦟 Mosquitoes: the world’s deadliest animal.Responsible for more than 800,000 deaths worldwide each year and illness in m...
05/21/2026

🦟 Mosquitoes: the world’s deadliest animal.
Responsible for more than 800,000 deaths worldwide each year and illness in millions more, these tiny pests are a much bigger threat than most people realize.

Last night, our Rotary club was pleased to welcome guest speaker Christopher Lesser, Director of the Manatee County Mosquito Control District, who shared the work being done to protect our community.

Did you know?
🚁 4 helicopters fly missions at just 150 feet, typically between 8 PM–midnight
🚛 11 spray trucks cover the county
👷 12 inspectors monitor mosquito activity across a massive 750-square-mile service area
💰 All with an ad valorem budget of $9.9 million — costing the average homeowner of a $300,000 home only about $35 per year

Thank you, Christopher, for giving us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the science, strategy, and dedication required to keep our community safer and healthier!

Want to learn more about our club? Join us every Wednesday at 5:30PM at 3 Keys Brewing & Gastrobrew.

Thank you, Tom Norton, Past S4TL Chairman for the update at our club assembly meeting tonight. We are so excited to spon...
04/29/2026

Thank you, Tom Norton, Past S4TL Chairman for the update at our club assembly meeting tonight. We are so excited to sponsor four students at this year’s conference!

We are also honored to have Dave Mangas, Seminar Director as a member of our club.

What is S4TL, you ask?
Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders is a week-long, overnight leadership conference for rising high school seniors, sponsored by Florida Rotary Districts 6890, 6950, and 6960. The program is held at Florida Southern College in Lakeland.

Want to learn more about this great program and how we are raising up leaders - or anything else about Rotary? Join us on Wednesdays at 5:30pm at 3 Keys Brewing & Gastrobrew

Last night’s Rotary social gathering at Central Cafe was a wonderful evening of fellowship as we gathered to send off a ...
04/16/2026

Last night’s Rotary social gathering at Central Cafe was a wonderful evening of fellowship as we gathered to send off a few of our snowbird members. It’s always a great time when we can step away from our regular meetings and enjoy getting to know one another better over a meal and conversation.

A special thank you to our Sergeant-at-Arms, Rich Kesky, who shared "This Week in Rotary History", highlighting the upcoming April 19th birthday of Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International. A meaningful reminder of the legacy of fellowship and service that continues to bring us together.

Join us next Wednesday at our regular meeting location, 3 Keys Brewing & Gastrobrew, at 5:30 PM.

Thank you to all our sponsors and guests that came out to support our Casino Royale! A fun night filled with fellowship,...
11/16/2025

Thank you to all our sponsors and guests that came out to support our Casino Royale! A fun night filled with fellowship, amazing food and some great prizes!

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Bradenton, FL
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