North River Manatee County Initiative to Catalyze Community-Led Change
Sunday, May 17, 2026 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
As North River Manatee County continues to grow, residents, community leaders, and local organizations are coming together to ask a timely question: How can Ellenton, Palmetto, Parrish, and Rubonia shape that growth together? Bishop-Parker Foundation, The Patterson Foundation, and The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation will host a community gathering on Sunday, May 17, to unveil a new report, “Growing Together in North River Manatee County: Shaping a Shared Future.” The report follows months of conversations with North River residents and explores how people experience life in the region, what matters to them, and where there are opportunities to strengthen civic culture. This public event will feature Rich Harwood, president and founder of The Harwood Institute, who will share findings from the report and discuss next steps for community-led change. The event is free, but registration is requested. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-together-in-north-river-manatee-county-shaping-a-shared-future-tickets-1986845255644?aff=oddtdtcreator)Images
4815 17th St E
Ellenton, FL 34222 United States
SAVE THE DATE: Join us Sunday, May 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Worthington for Events in Ellenton for the North River Manatee County Initiative Keynote Presentation featuring Rich Harwood, founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation.
We'll share the findings from the "Growing Together: North River Manatee County: Shaping a Shared Future" report.
Residents, community leaders, and local stakeholders are invited for a first public look at what we heard and what it means moving forward.
Richard Harwood, Founder of the Harwood Foundation, will be the keynote Speaker. Bishop-Parker Foundation, The Patterson Foundation, and The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation will host The Worthington is a lakeside wedding and event venue in Ellenton, Florida.
Dinner will be served.