Manatee River Business Exchange Club

11/17/2025

tomorrow’s meeting 11/18 is canceled. See everyone in December!!

10/14/2025

Get your tickets before they are sold out! We have limited reserved tables available!

🍹 It’s almost Showdown time! Fifteen of Southwest Florida’s best restaurants are battling it out for Best Sangria, Best Margarita, and Best Small Bite—and YOU get to be the judge! 🥇🎉

Join us November 14th at the Manatee County Fairgrounds for an unforgettable night of food, drinks, live music, and community—all supporting Parenting Matters’ mission to strengthen families and protect children. ❤️

🎟️ Get your tickets before they’re gone: https://sangaritashowdown.com/

Bonefish Grill, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Chicken Salad Chick, Freckled Fin Irish Pub, Mean Deans Local Kitchen, Taverna Toscana

Grande Aire Services Inc., Floridacentral Credit Union

09/26/2025

Saluting the Suncoast! Our very own Mike McClain Sr! Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

09/21/2025

🎟️✨ Are you Destined to Win?! ✨🎟️

Want to join us for the Florida District Convention in beautiful Destin, Florida? Here’s your chance! 🌴☀️

📅 Convention Dates: May 1st – 3rd, 2026
📍 Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach

Raffle Prize Package Includes:
✅ 1 Full Registration to Convention
✅ 2-Night Hotel Stay at Embassy Suites

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and enjoy the Emerald Coast with fellow members — all while staying steps away from the beach! 🏖️

🎟️ Tickets are limited — get yours today for your chance to win! Winner drawn on February 16, 2026

🎟️ Raffle Details

Tickets are $20 each

Or bundle deal: 6 tickets for $100

Each ticket gives you a chance to win registration to the Florida District Exchange Convention in Destin, Florida, including a 2-night stay at the Embassy Suites.

Drawing date: February 16, 2026

Deadline to purchase: February 15, 2026

🌴 2026 Florida District Exchange Convention

The 104ᵗʰ Annual Florida District Exchange Convention will be held May 1-3, 2026 in Destin, Florida at the Embassy Suites in Destin. floridadistrictexchange.org

Join us for the annual gathering of the Exchange Clubs in Florida — a time for fellowship, learning, service, networking, and celebrating the work done across the district!

The convention includes meetings, keynote speakers, workshops, social events, and opportunities to collaborate on community service projects.

**** THIS IS A DIGITAL ONLY DRAWING ZERO PAPER TICKETS****

National Exchange Club Harbor Exchange Club Mid-Pinellas Exchange ClubExchange Club of Vero BeachExchange Club of South Sarasota CountySebastian Exchange Club - Home of the Blue Water OpenExchange Club of Fort Lauderdale Manatee River Business Exchange Club Emerald Coast Exchange Club Northeast Exchange Club Exchange Club of Indian River Exchange Club of Jacksonville The Exchange Club of the Jacksonville Beaches Harbor Exchange Club

09/11/2025

🇺🇸 Patriot Day – September 11th 🇺🇸

Today we pause to honor the lives lost, the heroes who stepped forward, and the families forever changed by the tragedy of September 11, 2001.

In the days that followed, our nation came together, neighbors helping neighbors, strangers standing as one. That unity was our greatest strength.

As we reflect on this day, may we remember that the need for unity is just as powerful now as it was then. Together, we can continue to build a nation rooted in compassion, resilience, and service.

🕯️ Let us never forget. Let us always stand together.

09/10/2025

Our very own talented Kim Cartano!! So proud of you and thank you for all you do for Manatee River Business Exchange Club, Parenting Matters, and Sangarita Showdown!!

07/15/2025

💡 EXCHANGE FACTS

Did you know that 83% of service club members report acquiring, improving, or developing leadership skills through their participation?

Leadership isn’t just learned—it’s lived. And in Exchange, every meeting, project, and community effort is a chance to grow, lead, and make a difference.

If you’re ready to build your leadership—and your legacy—💙
👇 Find a club near you and join the movement.
(Link in the comments!)

07/01/2025

Thank you Veronica L Huzzard for all of your dedication and service to Parenting Matters! Congrats Solimar Ayala on your new role!!

After 14 years of inspiring service, Board Chair Veronica Huzzard is passing the torch to Solimar Ayala, a dedicated , , and passionate voice for in and Counties.

Read more on our website!

https://parentingmattersfl.org/board-leadership-transition-parenting-matters-2025/

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Manatee River Business Exchange Club
National Exchange Club
IMG Academy

06/14/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day from the Florida District Exchange Clubs! 🇺🇸
Today, June 14th, we pause to salute the symbol of our unity, freedom, and shared community spirit — Old Glory. At the Florida District Exchange Clubs, our members live out the values the flag represents every day: service, fellowship, and pride in community.
✨ Why we celebrate Flag Day with Exchange Clubs:
Honor & Remembrance – We reflect on the courage of those who defended our freedoms.
Community Service – Just as our flag waves for all, Exchange Clubs serve every corner of Florida through youth programs, child abuse prevention, Americanism, and community projects.
Join the Mission – Whether you’re 18 or 80, there’s a place for you to make a difference alongside like-minded Floridians.
Ready to serve your community?
Visit us at FloridaDistrictExchange.org to find your nearest club, upcoming events, and how you can get involved.
Please share this post to spread the word — let’s unfurl that flag of service across all of Florida!

06/12/2025

Thank you to our guest speaker this week Gina Wilkins with The Kind Mouse Productions, Inc. We look forward to seeing the great things you all do in Manatee County and partnering with you as one of our projects❤️

05/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to our 2nd Annual Division 8 Exchange Clubs’ Quarter Auction!! We are pleased to announce we raised $3453 to support our Americanism Speech Contest and our Monthly Community Service Projects! Thank you to all who contributed prizes it is greatly appreciated!!

Thank you to Sherri Proctor with Sherri's Island Images Photography for the great photos!!