'New era' dawns at ODA
September 2, 2009
The private school opened its new 25,000-square-foot Art Center Aug. 26. The facility is 800 times the size of ODA’s existing space for arts classes.
Delaney to speak at Bayshore Elementary
August 28, 2009
NBA referee and East County author Bob Delaney will be at Bayshore Elementary School Sept. 1 to welcome the newest members to the school’s Bob Delaney Leadership Academy.
Let the learning begin!
August 26, 2009
More than 12,000 East County students returned to classrooms, textbooks and teachers Monday for the start of the 2009-2010 school year.
PHOTO GALLERY: Back to School 2009
August 24, 2009
The Observer visits six East County schools as they begin the 2009-10 school year.
Marching Mustangs prep for 2009 show
August 18, 2009
Lakewood Ranch High School Marching Band students returned to the band room and black top last week to begin preparing for their 2009 show, "In a Heartbeat."
Woodland hosts wellness expo
August 14, 2009
Woodland — The Community Church and the Manatee County School District partnered Aug. 13 for The Wellness Expo 2009. Hundreds gathered at the church to get information about health-related products and services, participate in door prizes and listen to Dr. Nick Yphantides.
Braden River honors jazz legend
August 13, 2009
The Braden River High School Marching Band of Pirates will perform this music of Chick Corea in this year's halftime show, Spanish Fantasy.
School board honors business partners
August 13, 2009
More than 300 entities partner will Manatee County schools to enrich the educational opportunities of students this year.
Siblings shoulder burden for area families
August 12, 2009
Stephanie Covey and her brother, James, lead Backpack Club Inc., a non-profit that assists Freedom kids.
Ranch senior takes top post for FCCLA
August 12, 2009
Jessica Hagood learned she earned one of 10 national officer positions during the organization’s National Leadership Conference, held July 12-16 in Nashville, Tenn.
-
Gullett student wins speech contest
05/22/13
Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest. -
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause
05/22/13
Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area. -
Dancing group to host fundraiser
05/22/13
Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."
