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Julie Bianchi, the head of the middle school, talks about the garden feature and virtual reality studio in the new building.

Out-of-Door Academy building for a better future in Lakewood Ranch

A $4.75 million middle school expansion will offer opportunities for students.

by: Liz Ramos

News Feb 26, 2020

First graders Grant Spoonmore, Tristan Epting, Liam Durbal and James Droge run through Hula Hoops, which was one of the obstacles at the walkathon.

Fitness and fun all in one in East County

B.D. Gullett Elementary students enjoy walkathon.

by: Liz Ramos

News Feb 21, 2020

Laila Ward, an eighth grader at Mona Jain Middle School, and Nick Stanley, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, are given the School Board of Manatee County's Black History Month proclamation.

Lakewood Ranch-area students win essay contest

Martin Luther King essay's top awards go to Lakewood Ranch High and Mona Jain Middle students.

by: Liz Ramos

Schools Feb 19, 2020

Lenora Galeziowski, a junior at Braden River High School, performs a small solo with the school's wind ensemble. She'll perform a solo with the Sarasota Orchestra at a concert Feb. 29.

A musical dream come true in Sarasota

Braden River High junior wins competition and will perform with the Sarasota Orchestra.

by: Liz Ramos

News Feb 19, 2020

Sixth graders Natalie Fellows and Aleah Killan dance to "Timber."

Dance fever spreads at Dr. Mona Jain Middle

Mona Jain students celebrate Valentine's Day with dance

by: Pam Eubanks

Neighbors Feb 13, 2020

Abrianna Williams, who is 5 years old, supports students at Braden River Middle School with her mother, Abigail Williams, who is a Spanish teacher at the school.

Empty bowls but full hearts in East County

Braden River Middle's FCCLA hosts Empty Bowls to raise money for Our Daily Bread of Bradenton.

by: Liz Ramos

News Feb 13, 2020

Laura Campbell, principal at Tara Elementary School, works with Averyanna Rivera on constructing a tower during STEAM class. Much like these towers, Tara Elementary will undergo construction during a renovation of the school.

School Board of Manatee County considers revising capital plan

Lack of funding for capital projects causes adjustments to plan.

by: Liz Ramos

News Feb 12, 2020

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