Local Heroes Make a Splash: Businesses Rally Behind Lucky Ducky Race for Pace
Bradenton, FL — The waters of the Manatee River will soon be filled with thousands of rubber ducks, but the heart behind the Lucky Ducky Race for Pace runs much deeper than fun and games. Local businesses across Manatee County are stepping up in a big way to support the annual event, which raises vital funds for Pace Center for Girls, a nonprofit that empowers at-risk young women through education, counseling, and advocacy.
These companies aren’t just logos on a banner—they’re community champions. From long-time supporters like Neal Communities, this year’s Community Sponsor, to Firkins Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Anna Maria Oyster Bar, and The Teal Turtle Boutique, who are backing the event as Grand Prize Sponsors, each partnership helps ensure the success of this heartwarming race.
A dazzling lineup of Diamond Duck Sponsors—including Mosaic, City of Bradenton, FPL, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball, Schofield & Spencer, McClure Farms/West Coast Tomato, and Publix Super Markets Charities—continues to show that giving back is part of their business mission.
It doesn’t stop there. A growing flock of Golden Duck Adoption Partners and Sponsors such as DOGPerfect, Sonny's BBQ, Swordfish Grill, Whiskey Joe’s, Teal Turtle Boutique - Parrish, Acme Termite & Pest Control, NDC Construction, TDS Construction, Inc., Brown & Sons Funeral Homes, Lakewood Ranch, Icard Merrill, Air & Energy, Florida VPK, HSH Collective, Planet Stone, and Halfacre Construction are donating time, funds, and prizes to ensure the event makes waves—literally and figuratively.
The race may only last minutes, but the impact of these sponsors lasts a lifetime. Thanks to their generosity, Pace Center for Girls can continue providing transformative programming that helps girls discover their voice, achieve academic success, and envision a future filled with hope.
As race day nears, the message is clear: Manatee County businesses aren’t just investing in a fun event—they’re investing in the future of young women across the region.
