Let’s connect, Bradenton! There’s a new face in our Connect Bradenton space and we wanted to introduce you. Jessica Lehr is a licensed Massage Therapist and Esthetician and owner of Absolute Tranquility of the Body & Mind Inc. We first met Jessica at our Let’s Connect networking group when it was in-person. Side note: Our …
Let’s Connect, Bradenton! Here are some easy ways to be stress-free while also being socially distanced during COVID-19. Read a good book: Fortunately for us, the Manatee County Library System has reopened to the public. There are some new safety precautions in place so please read those here. With that said, I’ve always found the …
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Let’s connect, Bradenton! Will flexible, coworking spaces still be relevant as we move past COVID-19? The answer is yes and now more than ever! Flexible workspaces are just that – flexible! They can be set up to meet the needs of customers and meet the CDC recommendations of social distancing. At Connect, commonly used surfaces …
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Our last community all-star should be no surprise. Drum roll please… it’s the Bradenton residents! Yes, you! Seeing everyone rally together in these complicated and difficult times has brought hope and light to dark, unknown places. There were so many acts of kindness that I’ve personally witnessed. I could write a book about it. As …
United Way Suncoast is a non-profit organization that assists people with finding local services including emergency food, shelters, and vital necessities. They also provide resources for financial stability, workforce development and disaster recovery. United Way Suncoast has been a gift to our community for so many years and we are proud to highlight them as …
Many small businesses are having to adapt due to the COVID-19 pandemic and fortunately for us, our local community is stepping up in big ways. The Bradenton Farmers’ Market is one of the city’s most trafficked events. The market shut down its physical location once the CDC recommended that groups of more than 50 should …
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It’s easy to get discouraged when you turn on the television and see nothing but negative news. Life has changed drastically in the last two months and sometimes it’s difficult to find the silver lining. Fortunately for us, several organizations in Manatee County have stepped up in so many significant ways to help our community …
Just before the COVID-19 outbreak, I reached out to a financial planner in our Let’s Connect networking group to go over my finances and discuss retirement options. As a 30-something Millennial, I admit that I’ve let some valuable time pass when it comes to making plans for my future. Planning for retirement edges closer to …
Working musicians across the country have lost a major part of their income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis ordered restaurants and bars to close, leaving musicians without the steady monthly gigs we heavily depend on. Like so many other local musicians impacted by this pandemic, my gigs were all canceled …
Let’s Connect, Bradenton! Working remotely is continuing to rise as more business owners shift toward a flexible, workplace environment in order to accommodate the growing needs of their clients and employees. Law firms, specifically, are embracing this model more than ever. According to the online news journal, Above the Law, law firms have seen improvement …
