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Stories by Amelia Hanks

Cynthia Saunders has been named the new interim superintendent of Manatee County.

School Board names interim superintendent in Manatee County

Current superintendent Diana Greene starts a new job July 1.

by: Amelia Hanks

News Jun 20, 2018

Kennedy Cameron, 15, performs with the Sailor Circus Academy in Sarasota.

Circus serves up fun at Sarasota mall

Mall at UTC hosts circus-themed summer fun.

by: Amelia Hanks

Neighbors Jun 14, 2018

Cynthia Saunders, the deputy superintendent of instructional services, has been named the interim superintendent of Manatee County.

Manatee County School Board appoints interim leader

Deputy Superintendent Cynthia Saunders will become interim superintendent July 1.

by: Amelia Hanks

News Jun 13, 2018

Sheriff’s Office Instructors Sgt. John Finley (left) and Lt. Andy Ramdath oversee the Active Shooter Training. Courtesy photo.

Guardians role could be short term for school district of Manatee County

School board members consider ways to keep certified law enforcement personnel in schools.

by: Amelia Hanks

News Jun 13, 2018

Lakewood Ranch's David and Jaime Marco take the dance floor for the Children's Guardian Fund.

Dance for the Guardians in Lakewood Ranch

Funds from "Havana Nights" fundraiser benefit the Children's Guardian Fund.

by: Amelia Hanks

Neighbors Jun 10, 2018

Frank Post says that he helped recover over 300 semester credits with his students this year.

Extra credit goes to two teachers in East County

Two East County credit recovery teachers nominated for Educator Impact Award.

by: Amelia Hanks

News Jun 6, 2018

Dylan Zafirov knocks a ball into the hole at the Fish Hole while his sons, Leo, 12, and Michael, 6, cheer him on.

Fun times 10 in Lakewood Ranch

East County packs a punch in summer children's entertainment .

by: Amelia Hanks

News Jun 6, 2018

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