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SUMMARY:Impact in Action Showcase: Florida Center for Early Childhood
LOCATION:Florida Center for Early Childhood, 4610 17th Street, Sarasota, FL, 34235
DESCRIPTION:Impact in Action Showcase: Florida Center for Early Childhood\n\n05/14/26 05:30 PM EST\n - 05/14/26 07:00 PM EST\Description:\nKids are our future! At age 5, 80% of brain development has already occurred.\n\nYou will experience the importance of early education. Learn why the Reggio-Emilia-inspired furnishings we provided are the "third teacher" in the room at Starfish Academy, a nationally accredited inclusion program serving children of various abilities, from 6 weeks to five years old.\n\nSee for yourself why our grant helped create a new, welcoming and authentic learning environment that inspires curiosity and collaboration. Learn why the new furniture reduces stress, improves mood, enhances concentration, and supports emotional regulation – particularly when sensory issues are present.\n\nWe will take small groups through various learning stations starting at 5:30. The last group will start no later than 6:00.\n\nRead more about the initiative here:  Florida Center for Early Childhood Starfish Academy Transformation Project\n\nPlease join us!\n\nAfter the Showcase we will "MEET UP" to Continue the Conversation @ Geckos on Cattleman. Catch Up and Share your stories. Hope to see you there!\n\nGecko's Grill & Pub\n351 N Cattlemen Rd\nSarasota, FL 34232\Details:\n\n \n\Location:\nFlorida Center for Early Childhood\n4610 17th Street\nSarasota, FL 34235
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Impact in Action Showcase: Florida Center for Early Childhood<br /><br />05/14/26 05:30 PM EST - 05/14/26 07:00 PM EST<br />Description:<br />Kids are our future! At age 5, 80% of brain development has already occurred.<br />
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You will experience the importance of early education. Learn why the Reggio-Emilia-inspired furnishings we provided are the &quot;third teacher&quot; in the room at Starfish Academy, a nationally accredited inclusion program serving children of various abilities, from 6 weeks to five years old.<br />
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See for yourself why our grant helped create a new, welcoming and authentic learning environment that inspires curiosity and collaboration. Learn why the new furniture reduces stress, improves mood, enhances concentration, and supports emotional regulation &ndash; particularly when sensory issues are present.<br />
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We will take small groups through various learning stations starting at 5:30. The last group will start no later than 6:00.<br />
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Read more about the initiative here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.impact100srq.org/docs/EDU_2024_Final_Finalist_Summary_The_Florida_Center_for_Early_Childhood.pdf"> Florida Center for Early Childhood Starfish Academy Transformation Project</a><br />
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Please join us!<br />
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After the Showcase we will &quot;MEET UP&quot; to Continue the Conversation @ Geckos on Cattleman. Catch Up and Share your stories. Hope to see you there!<br />
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Gecko's Grill &amp; Pub<br />
351 N Cattlemen Rd<br />
Sarasota, FL 34232<br />Details:<br /><p><img alt="" src="https://impact100srq.org/photos/IIA_Florida_Center_09272025235642.PNG" style="width:540px" /><br />
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<br />Location:<br />Florida Center for Early Childhood<br />4610 17th Street<br />Sarasota, FL 34235
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