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Liz Ramos
November 22, 2021

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River, Parrish high school marching bands finish season on bittersweet note

No trophies, but east Bradenton high school marching bands produce sweet final performances.

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Liz Ramos
November 18, 2021

East Bradenton high school bands prepare for state competition

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Parrish Community high school bands work to perfect their routines before the state competition.

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Liz Ramos
November 17, 2021

Bradenton's Bashaw Elementary enhances its STEAM program

Students at Bradenton's Bashaw Elementary will learn about drones, 3D printers, robotics and more through WOZ Ed kits.

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Liz Ramos
November 11, 2021

New ambulance simulator prepares Manatee Technical College EMT students

EMT students at MTC can practice emergency scenarios using the new ambulance simulator.

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Liz Ramos
November 11, 2021

Parrish Community High marching band kicks off inaugural season

Pride of Parrish Marching Band sees success in its first year of high school competition.

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Liz Ramos
November 10, 2021

School Board of Manatee County looks to future to address salaries

School Board members say they want to start moving funds for teacher salaries from the 1-mill property tax into the operating budget.

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Liz Ramos
November 10, 2021

School Board of Manatee County discusses redistricting

School board members drawing up new zones for districts.

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Liz Ramos
November 2, 2021

Manatee County voters approve continuation of school district's 1-mill property tax

The School District of Manatee County's 1-mill property tax referendum passes with 69.27% of the vote.

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Liz Ramos
October 21, 2021

Braden River Elementary rocks the school day in Lakewood Ranch

Rock Our School Day at Braden River Elementary gives students an opportunity to leave their mark on campus.

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Liz Ramos
October 20, 2021

Out-of-Door Academy names new head of school

Debra Otey will lead ODA beginning July 1, 2022.

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Liz Ramos
October 20, 2021

Myakka City Elementary starts agriculture science program

New barn at Myakka City Elementary provides hands-on experiences.

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Liz Ramos
October 13, 2021

Some Manatee County residents ready to oppose school district's tax referendum

Opposition says taxpayers will enable wasteful school district by approving referendum.

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Liz Ramos
October 11, 2021

Two east Bradenton students named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists

Students at Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.

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Liz Ramos
October 6, 2021

Manatee schools see decrease in COVID-19 cases

Even with dropping COVID numbers, district schools will continue protocols.

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Liz Ramos
October 1, 2021

Lakewood Ranch elementary school celebrates International Peace Day

McNeal Elementary students and staff create a peace train to show what peace means to them.

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Liz Ramos
September 29, 2021

Braden River High TSA chapter hosts bootcamp

Braden River's Technology Student Association bootcamp helps its members form bonds.

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Liz Ramos
September 24, 2021

Braden River High School brings magic to the stage in east Bradenton

Student-led Night of Magic cabaret show leads to children singing and dancing along.

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Liz Ramos
September 23, 2021

New All Access Pass allows students to reach Manatee County public library resources

School District of Manatee County students can access Manatee County library resources from home through All Access Pass.

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Liz Ramos
September 22, 2021

Manatee School District 1-mill property tax provides funding for hands-on learning in STEM

East County teachers say equipment they've purchased with the additional millage ignites students' passion.

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Liz Ramos
September 21, 2021

McNeal Elementary students collect donations for Afghan refugees

McNeal Elementary students work together to collect blankets, stuffed animals and clothing for Afghan refugees.

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Liz Ramos
September 16, 2021

Lakewood Ranch High baton twirlers keep tradition going

Lakewood Ranch High twirlers add a unique spin to their performance.

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Liz Ramos
September 15, 2021

Manatee School District adds visual and performing arts to millage allocations

If 1-mill ad valorem property tax is renewed, arts programs will be bolstered.

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Liz Ramos
September 9, 2021

Lakewood Ranch fifth graders adopt an elephant

McNeal Elementary fifth graders address the elephant in the room.

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Liz Ramos
September 9, 2021

Lakewood Ranch High social studies teacher earns recognition for her passion.

Patty Haeussler was named Social Studies Teacher of the Year by Florida Council for the Social Studies.

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By Liz Ramos and Brynn Mechem
September 9, 2021

9.11 Remembered: Teachers change how they approach history of attacks

Twenty years later, teachers are finding themselves teaching students who weren't alive on Sept. 11

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Liz Ramos
September 1, 2021

Growth in the Lakewood Ranch-area leads to more school construction

Renovations planned for seven Lakewood Ranch-area schools, along with a new school.

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Liz Ramos
August 26, 2021

Lakewood Ranch Girl Scout creates relax room for students

Lakewood Ranch High School senior creates a relaxation room for students.

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Liz Ramos
August 25, 2021

Lakewood Ranch-area parents uncertain of how the school year will progress

With COVID-19 spike in the School District of Manatee, parents clash on proper direction.

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Liz Ramos
August 25, 2021

Lakewood Ranch High School cheerleaders ready to raise spirits

Mustangs hold the crowd in the pompons of their hand.

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Liz Ramos
August 24, 2021

School Board of Manatee County extends mask mandate

A mask mandate with opt-out option will be in place for the School District of Manatee County until Oct. 29.

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Liz Ramos
August 18, 2021

Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy one step closer to becoming a reality

With contract approval, Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy focuses on a location.

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Liz Ramos
August 16, 2021

School Board of Manatee County approves a mask mandate with opt out option

All students and employees will have the option to opt out of the School District of Manatee County's mask mandate.

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Liz Ramos
August 12, 2021

COVID-19 protocols increasing in Manatee schools

Manatee County schools will implement several protocols that were in place last year while masks remain optional.

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Liz Ramos
August 10, 2021

Lakewood Ranch area schools back in session as School District of Manatee County opens

Bittersweet beginnings for Lakewood Ranch area parents as the new school year begins for the School District of Manatee County.

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Liz Ramos
August 9, 2021

School District of Manatee County sets new quarantine protocols

As the School District of Manatee County school year begins, families will have new quarantine rules.

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Liz Ramos
August 7, 2021

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints new member to School Board of Manatee County

Chad Choate will replace Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes on the School District of Manatee County board.

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