Leadership Manatee recently announced the 2025-26 Leadership Manatee Class, a program of the Manatee Chamber Foundation in partnership with Bradenton Kiwanis.

Now entering its 42nd year, the program is designed to cultivate a diverse group of emerging and established leaders, exposing them to the challenges and opportunities that shape life in Manatee County. With more than 1,400 graduates, Leadership Manatee has a longstanding legacy of inspiring civic engagement and community stewardship.

Class members participate in a series of full-day sessions throughout the program year, gaining in-depth knowledge across sectors such as education, local government, health care, agriculture, business, transportation, law enforcement, and more.

The 2025–26 Leadership Manatee Class includes Andi Ada

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