Zoo brings rainforest to Goddard
July 10, 2009
Children at The Goddard School in Lakewood Ranch got a first-hand look at rainforest animals during a special presentation Friday morning. Zoo Ventures instructor Ashley Hodges of the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa brought several animals to the East County preschool as the culmination of a weeklong study of Brazil.
Primrose performs patriotic parade
July 2, 2009
Students at Primrose School in Lakewood Ranch celebrated the Fourth of July with an inspired Red, White and Blue Celebration this afternoon. The students made their own patriotic accessories and paraded around the campus grounds.
Community grills Ranch principal finalists
July 1, 2009
The three finalists for the Lakewood Ranch High School Principal position possibly met their toughest critics during a community forum June 30 at Lakewood Ranch High School.
Finalists named for Ranch principal post
June 30, 2009
Parents will have a chance to meet and question the three finalists for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School at a community forum at 6:30 p.m., tonight.
District fast-tracks search for principal
June 24, 2009
Officials expect to have a new principal at Lakewood Ranch High School as early as July 14. A community forum with the finalists will be held June 30 at the school.
East County aces 2009 FCAT
June 24, 2009
All but two East County schools earned an ‘A’ grade on this year's Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.
St. Stephen's teacher earns fellowship
June 22, 2009
Dominique Craft, an East County resident, will attend the 2009 Summer Institute for Early Career Teachers by the Klingenstein Center for Independent School Leadership, Teachers College, Columbia University.
Rays hit homerun for Manatee schools
June 18, 2009
The Tampa Bay Rays donated $5,000 to the school district to benefit Baseball Math, a curriculum developed by a Freedom Elementary teacher.
Mike Wilder leaves Lakewood Ranch
June 17, 2009
Lakewood Ranch High School Principal Mike Wilder has accepted a position at the district level. The search is on for his replacement.
School district forms naming committee
June 15, 2009
The new committee formed after multiple requests to name district facilities or property after district employees or local citizens who have made significant contributions to education in Manatee .
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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.
