PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Eighth-Grade Dance
May 31, 2013
Haile Middle School eighth-graders danced off into high school at its annual end-of-year dance. Almost 300 students came out to the masquerade-themed dance.
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Graduation
May 30, 2013
Braden River High School bid farewell to its senior class during a graduation ceremony Wednesday, May 29, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
Manatee Schools' parents petition teacher cuts
May 29, 2013
More than 1,300 parents of Manatee County Schools' children have signed a petition against the district’s decision to eliminate 182 teaching positions for next year.
PHOTO GALLERY: Lexi Paw Pals Benefit Concert
May 27, 2013
The Gene Witt Elementary “orff”estra and chorus performed a special concert May 23 for Lexi Brown, a classmate who was killed in January by her father. Brown, a fifth grader at Gene Witt when she died, played the steel drum and soprano xylophone in the school’s after-school musical group.
Manatee Superintendent keeps parents informed of budget message
May 23, 2013
After announcing the elimination of more than 250 jobs for next year, Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills directs principals to make the district's financial recovery plan available to parents.
182 Manatee teachers lose jobs
May 21, 2013
The cuts are part of a plan to save $20.6 million to help the school district replenish depleted reserves.
Manatee School Board holds budget workshop
May 20, 2013
The Manatee County School Board will meet at 4 p.m. tonight, at the School Board office, 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradeont. to discuss the 2013-14 fiscal year budget.
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Nights
May 18, 2013
Nolan Middle School hosted its annual Nolan Nights fundraiser Saturday, May 18, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
PHOTO GALLERY: Phil Galvano Classic
May 18, 2013
Education and golf enthusiasts joined forced May 17, as they hit the golf course for the Phil Galvano Golf Classic, at The Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Pirate Bowl
May 17, 2013
Braden River High School hosted the fourth annual Pirate Bowl fundraiser May 17.
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Manatee students capture F1 in Schools championship
06/13/13
Four students recently returned to Manatee County with bragging rights. -
OBITUARY: Randy Hedrick
06/13/13
East County residents are mourning the loss of local businessman and friend, Randy Hedrick, who died suddenly Tuesday, June 4, of a heart attack. -
National Champs: Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team
06/12/13
The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the gold medal June 7-9, at the 2013 USRowing Youth National Championships.
