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Stories by Amelia Hanks

Balloons take off as the sun sets over the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

A hot topic

Sarasota Balloon Festival makes debut landing at Premier Sports Campus.

by: Amelia Hanks

News Mar 10, 2018

Third-grader Quinn Kaffold and his teacher Carolyn Winget play the "Banana Bongos" at McNeal's STEAM night.

Manatee School District plan: Extend school day

Teachers sacrifice paid planning time to be with students more.

by: Amelia Hanks

News Mar 9, 2018

Braden River High School Students Prove they are Technically Advanced

Braden River High School TSA club wins Outstanding School Award at state competition.

by: Amelia Hanks

News Mar 9, 2018

Carrie Ling with her family from left to right: Lawson Ling, Landen Ling, George Ling and Libby Ann Ling with their signs of support.

Braden River Elementary teacher misses top award

King Middle School teacher wins Educator of the Year for Manatee County

by: Amelia Hanks

News Mar 7, 2018

Rendering of the new middle school.

Nominees announced for Lakewood Ranch middle school name

The School District of Manatee County school board will decide on the name March 13.

by: Amelia Hanks

News Mar 2, 2018

Stacey and Morgan Trevithick continue to search for a cure.

Lakewood Ranch High student has nerve to fight back

Complex regional pain syndrome strikes sophomore, who tries to raise awareness.

by: Amelia Hanks

News Feb 28, 2018

Art Vetter from J.H. Williams Oil Company, Nolan asst. principal Lori Jones, owners Jose Rodriguez and Mike Hass, McNeal asst. principal Carol Ricks, County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and owner Nick Salen presenting the checks.

Fundraiser pumps funds into schools

Local convenience store efforts will benefit Manatee County schools.

by: Amelia Hanks

Schools Feb 27, 2018

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