About us
Made in Sarasota and Manatee, for families who live here.
We're a local directory built by local people, only for these two counties, so everything here is close to home.
Why we built it
Parents shouldn't have to dig through Facebook threads and national sites to find a swim teacher in Parrish or a pediatric dentist in Venice. So we gathered every family business we could find across both counties in one place, 3,400+ of them so far, and made it free for parents.
What makes us different
Only Sarasota and Manatee, nothing else
No national filler. Every listing is a business in one of our two counties, so everything you find is close to home.
Free for parents, always
Searching, saving favorites and asking for an intro costs you nothing. That will not change.
Real local businesses, not ads
Coaches, studios, schools, doctors and camps run by your neighbors. Verified businesses have claimed their page and keep it up to date, and every listing is a real business in our two counties.
For parents
Find what you need, close by
- Search kids' activities plus the doctors, doulas, sitters and family-friendly spots parents rely on.
- See what's near you on the map.
- Ask a business for an intro, and they'll get back to you.
For local businesses
We're connecting local families with the local businesses that serve them.
Your business may already be listed. Claim it to add your photos, hours and programs, and get parent inquiries sent straight to you.
$47/month or $497/year
Part of the local community
We built this alongside the Top Recommends network of local Facebook groups, where parents have been trading recommendations for years.
Manasota Families is owned and run by local educators and parents in Lakewood Ranch.
Everything local, all in one place.
Everything local for parents & kids in Sarasota and Manatee County.