Braden River High sends off senior class
May 30, 2009
Donning caps and gowns, seniors at Braden River High School piled into the Manatee Civic Center May 30 for their graduation ceremony. The Class of 2009 is the first group of students to complete all four years at the high school.
Recommendations made for three new principals
May 29, 2009
Superintendent Tim McGonegal recommends Dr. Ron Hirst for Bashaw Elementary, Jim Mennes for Freedom Elementary and Norma Scott for McNeal Elementary.
Lakewood Ranch graduates Class of '09
May 28, 2009
Seniors at Lakewood Ranch High School stepped into a new chapter of life May 28 as they walked across the stage at the Manatee Civic Center to receive their diplomas. The school’s graduation ceremony began at 7 p.m.
Tara students bring spring musical to life
May 28, 2009
Third, fourth and fifth-grade students at Tara Elementary School took center stage in the musical production of The Princess and the Pea May 28. The spring musical was the students' final performance of the school year.
BRE honors fifth-graders
May 28, 2009
Braden River Elementary School fifth-graders accepted awards and certificates during the school's special ceremony May 28 at Woodland, The Community Church.
Ranch senior wins National Merit Scholarship
May 27, 2009
Lakewood Ranch High School senior Juntao Zhu was recently awarded a National Merit Scholarship from the University of Florida.
BRE celebrates 20 years
May 27, 2009
Braden River Elementary officials pulled out old scrapbooks and photographs for viewing at a special celebration May 21.
Pirate Prom proves perfect
May 23, 2009
Braden River High School students hit the dance floor for their Arabian Nights-themed Prom May 23 at Bradenton Municipal Auditorium.
Freedom holds luau-themed dance
May 22, 2009
Dressed in Hawaiian skirts and leis, children at Freedom Elementary School flooded the cafeteria for the school’s end-of year dance May 22. Guests enjoyed pizza, popcorn, snow cones, dancing and even the limbo during the luau-themed event, which lasted from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Witt students 'rock' night away
May 22, 2009
Children at Gene Witt Elementary School got a special lesson in American music during the school’s music all-nighter event May 22. Students arrived at 5 p.m., for dinner before settling into music lessons with four Manatee County music teachers, who had them singing, playing instruments and dancing the night away.
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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.
