ODA celebrates 2009 Homecoming
October 23, 2009
Out-of-Door Academy students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni celebrated the school's Homecoming with a picnic before the Homecoming game Oct. 23 at Twin Lakes Park. The Thunder community showed its blue and white spirit as the home team defeated Bradenton Christian 17-7.
Gullett students frolic into fall
October 23, 2009
Dozens of B.D. Gullett Elementary School students and their families packed into the school's cafeteria Oct. 22 for the school's 2nd annual Fall Frolic. The students dined on pizza, cookies and Dippin' Dots before hitting the dance floor and getting their pictures taken in the pumpkin patch.
Schools to benefit United Way with exercise campaign
October 21, 2009
The Manatee County School District plans to air a DVD titled "United We Exercise" to district students and employees Oct. 23 to stress the importance of health and to benefit the United Way of Manatee County.
Mustangs rally for arts programs
October 17, 2009
The bus loop at Lakewood Ranch High School turned into a carnival extraordinaire during the Mustang Mania event from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Oct. 17. The event, which serves as a fundraiser for the school’s marching band and other fine arts programs, is also open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 18.
Manatee district will provide swine flu vaccinations
October 16, 2009
Health department staff will provide the vaccines in schools to students whose parents or guardians provide their consent via forms that will go out in information packets to parents at the end of this month.
Monster mash hits McNeal
October 9, 2009
Ghouls, goblins, witches and superheroes flocked to McNeal Elementary for the school's Costume Ball Oct. 9. The fall bash featured plenty of dancing, a deejay and refreshments in the cafetorium.
Band boosters create Mustang Mania
October 7, 2009
The Lakewood Ranch High School Band Booster Association hopes the festival will raise $20,000 for school arts programs.
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.
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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.
