Dave Miner maintains 'watchdog' status from dais
November 28, 2012
The new Manatee County School Board member and longtime district critic admits his role will change.
District named grant finalist
November 27, 2012
The Manatee County School District is in the running for a $28.7 million grant.
PHOTO GALLERY: Turkey Bowl
November 22, 2012
Students at The Out-of-Door Academy competed in the school's annual Turkey Bowl competition Nov. 20.
East County teens tackle bullying problem
November 21, 2012
Christina Meiser and her friend, Aliana Diaz, have started a Facebook page for victims of bullying.
East County youth compete globally
November 14, 2012
Three teenagers recently competed in the F1 in Schools World Finals in Abu Dhabi.
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. CMHS final game
November 12, 2012
High school rivals Cardinal Mooney Cougars and the Out-of-Door Academy Thunder faced off one last time during football season Friday, Nov. 9, at Thunder Stadium. The Thunder held the lead during the first quarter but ultimately lost to the Cougars. The final score was Cardinal Mooney 27, ODA 17.
PHOTO GALLERY: Patriotic Performance
November 12, 2012
Third-grade students at Bashaw Elementary School showed their patriotism with their musical performance, "Our Country, America" Nov. 8.
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring
November 11, 2012
Freedom Elementary School on Nov. 9 held its annual “Let Freedom Ring” Courtyard Ceremony, at which students and veterans joined together to raise flags honoring the nation's Armed Forces, sang patriotic songs and learned about the history of Veterans Day.
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Thunder Fun Day
November 10, 2012
Out-of-Door Academy held its 7th annual Thunder Fun Day event on Nov. 10. This free event included games, inflatable rides, tournaments, a craft tent, bake sale and more. Trophies were awarded for a chili cook off and cake walk competition.
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Fall Festival
November 10, 2012
Tara Elementary School students and their families enjoyed a day outside with friends at the school’s annual fall festival Nov. 10. Activities at this free event included a bungee jump, inflatable slide and silent auction, among more. The Tara Elementary School Dance Team also performed.
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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.
