UTC Kids Club provides activities for children to enjoy

By Liz Ramos
| 4:30 p.m. August 23, 2023

Nokomis 15-month-old Lilly Murphy has a unique approach to mini golfing. Her mother, Heather Murphy, says UTC Kids Club is a new way for them to find a different playgroup.

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Lakewood Ranch 7-month-old Evelyn Stillman sat in awe as she saw dozens of bubbles floating around her.

Her 2-year-old brother, Bryce Stillman, was running around her trying to pop them.

Both were all smiles knowing the bubbles were just one of the various activities available at UTC Kids Club on Aug. 23 at the Green at UTC.

"They love it," said Nicole Stillman, Bryce and Evelyn's mother. "We come here every time."

From bubbles to blocks to baseball and water activities, there were a variety of activities for children to choose.

Bradenton 6-year-old Vivian Ford is ready to hit home runs.

Lakewood Ranch 7-month-old Evelyn Stillman watches the bubbles as they float around her.

Lakewood Ranch's Pollyanna Soares and her 2-year-old son Benjamin Soares check out the various activities available at UTC Kids Club.

Lakewood Ranch's Maria Agudelo plays with her 3-year-old daughter Sofia Agudelo. Agudelo says her daughter's favorite activity has been playing in the bubbles.

Dozens of children make their way with their parents to the Green at UTC for UTC Kids Club. From bubbles to blocks to baseball and water activities, there was something for everyone.

Sarasota's Meagan Whitt watches in awe as her 3-year-old son Dawson Whitt builds a tower from blocks.

Sarasota's Juliana Beister helps her 2-year-old daughter Mila Beister build a tower.

Sarasota's Audrey Able and her 2-year-old son Phineas Able try fishing. Audrey Able says her son was hesitant to play at first because it wasn't long before he was having fun.

Sarasota 2-year-old Maya Kandefer takes a break from playing with her mom Kaitlin Kandefer and 1-year-old brother Jack Kandefer.

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Liz Ramos

Managing Editor Liz Ramos previously covered education and community for the East County Observer. Before moving to Florida, Liz was an education reporter for the Lynchburg News & Advance in Virginia for two years after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism.