Braden River teacher earns U.S. citizenship
October 7, 2009
French teacher Doriane Rencker became an American citizen during a ceremony Sept. 28.
BRADEN RIVER HOMECOMING 2009: The Dance
October 5, 2009
Braden River High School capped off its Homecoming week festivities with its Haunted Homecoming Dance Oct. 3.
BRADEN RIVER HOMECOMING 2009: GAME
October 2, 2009
Seniors Mick Olitsky and Kaycee Wells were crowned this year's Homecoming King and Queen.
Freedom rolls out red carpet at fall dance
October 2, 2009
Freedom Elementary School students enjoyed all the glitz and glamor of Hollywood at their fall dance Oct. 2. Children came dressed as their favorite movie stars to boogie to dance hits in the cafetorium.
BRADEN RIVER HOMECOMING 2009: Bonfire
October 1, 2009
Braden River High School students enjoyed the orange glow of the school's first Homecoming Bonfire Oct. 1. The event also featured a pie-eating contest and performances by the marching band, Black Pearls and cheerleaders.
BRADEN RIVER HOMECOMING 2009: Faculty Fight Night
October 1, 2009
Dozens of Braden River High School packed into the gymnasium to watch their teachers battle it out during the school's Faculty Fight Night Sept. 30. The East Sidaz and the Bone Crushers went head-to-head in jousting, boxing and sumo wrestling matches before the night was capped off with the Main Event, featuring Assistant Principal Don French and history teacher Dan McLean squaring off in the boxing ring.
Manatee to host rally for student leaders
October 1, 2009
More than 300 middle and high school students will gather for the Career & Technology Student Organization's Eighth Annual Leadership Rally Saturday at Braden River High School.
County announces "MTI Day"
September 29, 2009
The Manatee County School Board, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, the City of Bradenton and the City of Palmetto will all honor Manatee Technical Institute this week for winning the SkillsUSA National Championship for six consecutive years.
RANCH HOMECOMING 2009: The Dance
September 28, 2009
Lakewood Ranch High School capped off its Homecoming week with its dance Sept. 26. Themed "Through the Looking Glass: Don't Be Late for a Very Important Date," the dance featured "Alice in Wonderland"-inspired decor.
RANCH HOMECOMING 2009: Dress-up days
September 28, 2009
Lakewood Ranch High School students donned costumes for each day last week as the school celebrated its Homecoming. Dress-up days included a Class Bash Sept. 21, Tacky Tourist Sept. 22, Music Sept. 23 and Rancher or Spirit Day Sept. 24.
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Ranch rallies against cancer
05/15/13
East County residents will rally to fight cancer Saturday, May 18, as the American Cancer Society hosts its annual Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life event at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. -
Barista pours on fun for daughters
05/15/13
State Road 70 Starbucks barista and East County resident Cyndee Vanderford showed her daughters the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 25. -
Troop plants Freedom's courtyard
05/15/13
Girls in Girl Scouts Junior Troop 181, at Freedom Elementary School, recently earned their Bronze Award by researching and planting the back of the school’s courtyard.
