PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Elementary Animal Demo
February 22, 2013
Justin Matthews, owner of Matthews Wildlife Rescue, showed off a 14-foot python, a Great Horned Owl and more animals to Gullett Elementary School students Feb. 21. Matthews, a master falconer and wildlife rehabilitator, talked about the animal’s habitats and biology, relating it to what students are learning in science class.
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw's Save a Heart Week
February 22, 2013
Bashaw Elementary raised roughly $1,350 at its third annual Save a Heart Week to benefit the Larry King Cardiac Foundation Feb. 11-15.
Rick Mills selected superintendent of Manatee County Schools
February 21, 2013
The Manatee County School Board chose Rick Mills, a former military man and chief executive officer of Minneapolis Public Schools, as its superintendent Wednesday night.
Gettel honors Manatee County school teachers
February 19, 2013
An appreciation awards ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. today, at Toyota of Lakewood.
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Movie Night
February 9, 2013
More than 300 people sat under the stars outside Willis Elementary School to watch “Despicable Me” at the school’s movie night Feb. 8. The school’s fifth grade parent committee ran the food stands at its second Willis Movie Night this school year.
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Sweetheart Dance
February 9, 2013
Braden River Elementary School female students gave their fathers and grandfathers a pre-Valentines Day treat at the school’s Sweetheart Dance Feb. 8. Formerly called the Father/Daughter Dance, the event featured dancing, fancy dresses and dessert.
PHOTO GALLERY: BRMS Talent & Fashion Extravaganza
February 3, 2013
Braden River Middle School students and teachers showed off their skills at the school’s 3rd Annual Talent and Fashion Extravaganza Feb. 1. Hosted by Braden River Elementary and emceed by Kim Zenon, assistant principal at BRMS, the show featured singing, dancing, rapping, ballet, sign language and more.
PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Winter Carnival
February 2, 2013
Families at Gene Witt Elementary School enjoyed an afternoon of sunshine Feb. 2, as the school hosted its Winter Wonderland Carnival.
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Drowsy Chaperone'
February 1, 2013
Lakewood Ranch High School theater students are performing "The Drowsy Chaperone" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 and Feb. 2. at the school.
Six Manatee County Schools superintendent finalists selected for interviews
January 31, 2013
The Manatee County School board approved a list six finalists for the district's superintendent post in a special workshop today.
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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.
