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Growing Together: North River Manatee County highlights the people, partnerships, and possibilities shaping the future of North River. Each episode shares real stories and local insights that reveal what matters most to residents and how communities grow stronger by listening and working together.
In this episode of Growing Together: North River Manatee County, host Alicia Chalmers talks with Cheri Coryea, initiative lead for the Aspirations to Actions initiative at The Patterson Foundation. Together, they discuss Cheri’s deep roots in North River and her public‑service leadership. We offer a thoughtful look at community growth, collaboration, and trust. We explore the history and rapid expansion of North River and the multi‑year partnership among the Bishop Parker Foundation, The Patterson Foundation, and The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation a long‑term effort to strengthen civic culture and support residents in shaping a shared future.
Whether you live, work, or play in North River, this podcast invites you into meaningful conversations about where we are and how we can grow together.
Timestamps
- 00:55 – About North River and Its Growth
- 3:07 – Investing in North River with The Harwood Institute and the Bishop Parker Foundation
- 10:31 – Lessons from the Growing Together in North River Manatee County Report
- 16:25 – Why Meaningful Community Change Takes Time
- 18:07 – How You Can Get Involved and Help Shape the Future
Links to Learn More
North River Manatee County Initiative Description
North River Manatee County Harwood Report
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