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Olivia Karow said she is guided by her faith and family. Courtesy photo.

Look above, go beyond at Lakewood Ranch High School

Her faith leads Olivia Karow as she graduates from LRHS.

by: Andrew Atkins

Schools May 15, 2019

Cynthia Saunders was under investigation by the Florida Department of Education. File photo.

School District of Manatee County superintendent settles with State Department of Education

Superintendent Cynthia Saunders puts accusations about inflating graduation rates in the past.

by: Andrew Atkins

News May 8, 2019

Mario Mendoza said he and his family pride themselves on being nerds. This shirt, featuring a right angle — making him always "right" — was perfect when he wore it the day before the Math Florida Standard Assessments on May 6.

New Bashaw principal looks for potential in East County

Mario Mendoza wants to foster the dreams of Bashaw Elementary students.

by: Andrew Atkins

Schools May 8, 2019

Students of all grades came together to investigate what they thought to be a caterpillar but what may have been a worm.

Bashaw kids dig it

Students at Bashaw enjoy the gardening club.

by: Andrew Atkins

Schools May 8, 2019

Dexter Carter won first place at the speech contest held at McNeal Elementary.

Speech contest winner shares lessons of empathy

Speech winner advances to countywide competition.

by: Andrew Atkins

Schools May 1, 2019

Second grader Rylan Post said her favorite part about manatees is that they have nails on their flippers. She's helped adopt eight of the manatees.

Adopting Manatees in Manatee County

Braden River Elementary School Students raise money for the Save the Manatee Club.

by: Andrew Atkins

Schools May 1, 2019

The graduating migrant students from Lakewood Ranch High School. Courtesy photo.

Onward and upward at Lakewood Ranch High School

Migrant students overcome challenges to graduate.

by: Andrew Atkins

News May 1, 2019

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