Lauren Haney
Lauren is the Founder and Co-owner of Sarasota Manatee Mom. In 2013, she and her two children, Aiden and Kinley, moved to sunny Florida to live near her parents. As a family, they love spending time outdoors, checking out new restaurants and simply snuggling on the couch with a good book.
Guide to OB-GYNs
Disclaimer: Medical decisions are extremely personal, and we encourage everyone to do their own research in choosing a doctor.
We are often asked for our recommendations for local OB/GYNs, and we usually turn to our wonderful readers {like...
Guide to 4th of July in 2020
The 4th of July this year is looking a little bit differently, so we want to still celebrate in the way that is best for you and your family! Please, seek current information regarding...
An Open Letter to My Children on Father’s Day
To my incredible children -
As Father’s Day is approaching, I know you are aware of it. I’ve always been grateful school is out by the time this holiday comes because it’s less “in your...
Venice: A Moms Guide to Neighborhoods
Venice is a very small, beachy coastal town in southwest Florida. It's a short drive to Sarasota and about an hour south of Tampa. The City of Venice is continually making improvements to attract...
Vamo and Osprey: A Moms Guide to Neighborhoods
Vamo is just south of the Gulf Gate neighborhood and just north of the town of Osprey. Little Sarasota Bay hugs it to the west. There are many single-family homes in this area with...
Siesta Key: A Moms Guide to Neighborhoods
Siesta Key is a quiet and quaint community that is a little piece of paradise in the overall picture of perfection that we call Sarasota. It’s just a hop, skip, and a bridge crossing...
Palmer Ranch: A Moms Guide to Neighborhoods
Palmer Ranch is full of young families in a majority of the neighborhoods. There is a variety of housing development, including many newer subdivisions, including Arbor Lakes, Sunrise Preserve, and east of 75 is a...
Gulf Gate: A Moms Guide to Neighborhoods
Gulf Gate gives you the authentic Sarasota feel with all the comforts of your favorite stores, restaurants, and parks just a quick drive away. It isn’t overgrown or overdeveloped, the homes have so much...
Hurricane Season: What You Need to Know
Hurricane season starts June 1st and continues until November 30th.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week for 2020 is May 3-May 9 is intended to raise general awareness on how important it is to be fully prepared...
Thank Goodness it was February
Thank Goodness it was February.
Our air-conditioning system wasn’t cooling the house. Florida is not the place to have this issue last for very long. It was February and the temperature was in the 80s and...