The Hearts of Our Bradenton Center

At Loveland Center, we are grateful for the tireless efforts of our Direct Support Professionals DSPs who make a difference in the lives of our participants every day. We want to take a moment to express our appreciation for their dedication and hard work. Our DSPs are the backbone of our organization, and we couldn't do what we do without them. They provide essential support and care to our participants, helping them to live their lives to the fullest.

We recognize that being a DSP is not an easy job, and we want to thank them for their commitment to our mission. They work tirelessly to create a safe and nurturing environment for our participants, and they do so with compassion and professionalism. We are proud to have such a dedicated team of DSPs at Loveland Center, and we want them to know that their hard work and dedication are deeply appreciated.

So, to all of our DSPs, thank you for being the Love in Loveland Center. You are truly making a difference in the lives of our participants, and we are grateful for all that you do.

Bradenton Center Highlights

Family Night at the Ballpark

Our Bradenton Center Participants enjoyed themselves at the August 16th Family Night at the Ballpark!

Our Phenomenal Board Member, Debbie Craig sponsored the meals for Our Participants to enjoy.

Special THANKS and APPRECIATION goes to Travis Persinger and the LECOM Park Staff for having us and helping to bring Visibilty to Disability.

It takes a Community to support the Village!! THANK YOU Manatee County for showing your love and support.

Participant Spotlight

Our Participant Polly had the honor of being added to the Spotlight Board in August!!

Polly is very straightforward and speaks her mind as she advocates for her wants and needs. She does a great job with helping staff during life skills training and assisting her peers with their daily tasks. She ensures all tasks are completed with minimal verbal prompting.

Well Done and Congratulations Polly!

Our Participant Janele had the honor of being added to the Spotlight Board in September!!

Janele has always been proactive with assisting staff and helping her peers. She loves volunteering at the Manatee Performing Arts Center on Mondays. On the 2nd Wednesday of the month, when she volunteers at Meals on Wheels PLUS, she is a Food Packing Trooper!

Well Done and Congratulations Janele!

Board Member Spotlight

Meet Kimberly Rubino

Kimberly Rubino is originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and moved to Charlotte County in 2004. After graduating from Lemon Bay High School, Kimberly attended Florida International University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. After graduating from FIU, Kimberly attended Stetson University College of Law where she obtained her Juris Doctorate Degree in May 2017. Kimberly has always had a love and passion for animals. While in law school, Kimberly interned at Tampa Zoo with their in-house counsel, was President of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and was even sworn in as an attorney at Tampa Zoo after passing the Florida Bar Exam.

Currently, Kimberly is the civil litigation attorney for the McCrory Law Firm, where she handles many different areas of law including construction litigation, landlord/tenant disputes, breach of contract matters, will and trust contests, and more. Prior to becoming a civil attorney, Kimberly was an Assistant State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circut where she was able to prosecute both misdemeanor and felony crimes, as well as utilize her skills and passions to prosecute specialized tracks for domestic violence and animal abuse crimes.

Kimberly was introduced to Loveland Center by our VP of Programs, Becca Eldredge during their Leadership Charlotte Program. Kimberly was immediately drawn towards Loveland's mission, having experienced firsthand the everyday fight for inclusivity with her older sister Krystal.

Kimberly's family has always worked to live up to Loveland's mission; for example, Kimberly and Krystal performed in dance competitions together as kids, Krystal would ride roller coasters (while Kimberly watched), the whole family would go boating and tubing, and so many more adventures. Kimberly is honored to have joined the Loveland Center.

Upcoming Events

Give 'Em Something To Talk About: Communication Techniques for You and Your Loved One

September 21st, 2023 6:00 p.m.

Loveland Venice and Virtual

Presented by Irvin Agosto, ADT Program Manager Venice

A lot of communication is non-verbal and, for individuals with communication support needs, sometimes requires specific techniques and supports to help our loved one communicate their needs. In this session you’ll learn some ways to connect and communicate with your loved one and about a program that supports your loved one’s needs through assistive communication devices.

To join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82919050637?pwd=eFhaM2xVODNvVG95d3pwL0xSSzF3UT09

Meeting ID: 829 1905 0637

Passcode: 304393

More AdvoCan Series Events

2024 Golf Tournament Sponsors

Loveland Center is excited to announce the return of their annual golf tournament, thanks to the generous support of their Title Sponsor, Burnt Store Title of SWFL, Champion Sponsor HalfAcre Construction, and Classic Sponsors Superior Pools SW Florida, The Clairmont Family, Ajax Paving, and SOUL Support Our Unique Learners. This year's tournament will be held at the beautiful Heron Creek Golf Country Club on September 30, 2023, with a day filled with golf, prizes, and fundraising for a great cause. Participants will enjoy delicious food and beverages provided by Breakfast Sponsor PGT Industries and Beverage Sponsor JeffReviews 4U, while taking part in a Longest Drive competition sponsored by JE Charlotte Construction. With Hole in One Sponsor Charlotte County Ford, the event promises to be an unforgettable day of fun and fellowship.

Sponsorships for all events are still available.

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We Love Our Volunteers!

Loveland Center of Bradenton is looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community and create meaningful connections with those around you. Whether you have skills to teach, handyman abilities, or simply a willingness to help, we believe that everyone has something valuable to offer. Join us and share your talents with our community. Contact Camille Seabrook, our Community Engagement Manager, at (941) 724-9101 or email cseabrook@lovelandcenter.org to learn more about how you can get involved and make a difference in the lives of our individuals with disabilities.

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