STARFISH ADVENTURES INC.
BRADENTON, FLORIDA

Starfish Adventures Inc., a Florida-based non-profit organization founded on March 9, 2007, in Bradenton, Manatee County, is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages lead purposeful lives aligned with their true potential. Through counseling, consulting, and life coaching services, the organization fosters environments that enable people to recognize their intrinsic worth and embrace their unique purposes, thus experiencing a vibrant, adventure-filled existence. Under the mission to inspire individuals to rediscover childlike freedom and pursue life passionately, Starfish Adventures aims to empower its community. It emphasizes valuing oneself, relationships, and the aspirations of others while providing tools necessary for living with hope and intention. Kenneth LeRoy Merritt (Kenny), the visionary founder of Starfish Adventures and a Suma Cum Laude graduate from Calvary Theological Seminary with a background in Christian Counseling and Education, plays a pivotal role. His profound expertise as a licensed pastoral counselor and certified temperament therapist is deeply enriched by his life experiences. Kenny's philosophy centers around enjoying life's adventure, drawing inspiration from the quote, 'Be the change you want to see in the world.' Before founding Starfish Adventures, he developed notable discipleship programs and served various roles including Parent Liaison for Manatee County School District and Men’s Ministry leader at The Bridge Church of Palma Sola Bay. The governance of Starfish Adventures includes Kenneth Merritt as Chief Executive Officer, Steven Vellis as Treasurer, and Bruce Roemer as Vice President. The organization is registered under the filing number N07000002540 in Florida as a domestic non-profit corporation (DOMNP). It operates from its mailing address at 417 12th St. W., Suite 210, Bradenton, FL 34205 with contact through phone number (941) 518-3812. The entity's last report was filed on January 18, 2024, for the year 2024, and it can be accessed via its website at starfishadventures.com. The Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) associated with Starfish Adventures is 208823261.