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Stories by Jessica Salmond

Victoria Oliveira and Emily Salambash race during the field day.

Tara Elementary School students play out testing stress

The school’s Parent Teacher Organization hosted a field day Friday, May 20.

by: Jessica Salmond

Schools May 20, 2016

Jaylynn Garber, Allie Garber and Kelly Sportsman build a castle.

Bashaw Elementary goes full STEAM ahead

Students explored science, art and engineering themed activites.

by: Jessica Salmond

Schools May 19, 2016

Braden River Assistant Principal Don French. File photo.

Braden River High School students protest administrator move

Assistant Principal Don French has been at Braden River since it opened in 2005.

by: Jessica Salmond

News May 19, 2016

The chorus's routines all include some kind of actions to go with the song. "We love entertaining," said Ellen Linsley, president.

These Manatee County women live in harmony

Magic of Manatee singers are vocal about their love of performing.

by: Jessica Salmond

News May 18, 2016

Holly Wright and Ruth Brown spoke together at a luncheon in Venice. Photo courtesy of Candice McElyea.

Lakewood Ranch business lights the way

Local marketing firm raises money for Payton Wright Foundation.

by: Jessica Salmond

News May 18, 2016

Cops Corner 5.19.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

by: Jessica Salmond

Cops Corner May 18, 2016

Laraine Batista, right, wipes away a few tears during her speech. Batista is bilingual; however district translator Michelle Gomez-Raney translated her speech into Spanish for the audience.

Manatee County School District migrant education program graduates 25

An awards ceremony was held at Palmetto High School Tuesday.

by: Jessica Salmond

Schools May 17, 2016

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