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East County | Schools

Sophomore Arely Bonilla and senior Sebastian Ramirez danced the night away.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BRHS Prom

Students at Braden River High enjoyed an evening Masquerade May 11, as they celebrated Prom at the Bradenton Auditorium.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Megan Dehn, Dana Catalfomo, Ashley Kinder and Rachel Hinojosa dance the night away.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Prom

Upper classmen at Lakewood Ranch High School stepped into "an evening in the Grecian garden," May 11, as they celebrated Prom, at the Sarasota Hyatt.

  • East County
  • Schools
Isabella, Jonny and Angelina Ortiz spend most of their time on the dance floor.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Father/Daughter Dance

Girls at McNeal Elementary School enjoyed special time with their dads May 11, during the school's Father/Daughter Dance.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ava Gracia, 6, enjoys dressing up in cowgirl attire.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Art & Music Festival

Families at Bashaw Elementary School celebrated the arts and culture May 11, during the school's annual Art and Music Festival.

  • East County
  • Schools
Nicole Lopez with sisters Ermine and Demi Herard
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Cake Decorating

Children at Braden River Elementary School practiced their skills in artistic design May 11, at the school, as they decorated heart-shaped cakes from Publix for their moms.

  • East County
  • News
Nicole and Tyler Edwards
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Mother's Day Tea

Children at Kiddie Academy celebrated their mothers with a special Mother's Day Tea May 10, at the childcare center.

  • East County
  • Schools
Six-year-old Emily Carius was eager to spend time with her mom Mayra Gaitan.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Elementary Mother's Day Tea

Kindergarten students at Gullett Elementary School honored their moms during a Mother's Day Tea May 9. Students presented their moms with gifts and special songs before sitting down for refreshments.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2012
Project T.E.A.C.H. educates children about career options

The Manatee County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Teach Everyone About Career Horizons program May 4.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 9, 2012
Mother's Day: Sweet Sentiments

As the East County prepares to celebrate Mother's Day this weekend, the East County Observer took a few minutes to speak with children in Lakewood Ranch High School's Mini Mustangs voluntary pre-kindergarten program to find out what they thought about their own moms.

  • East County
  • Schools
Robert Navarro, 5, raced down the slide with his friend, Jonathan Centeno, not pictured.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara FCAT Fun Day

Students at Tara Elementary School celebrated the end of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, better known as FCAT, with a special day of outdoor play on inflatables and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jordan Ehmke and Ashley Burnett checked out clay artwork.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Art Gallery Night

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School showed off their artistic talents May 3, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Gallery Night, featuring work from the Lakewood Ranch High School Fine Arts Department.

  • East County
  • Schools
Many students had fun playing poker.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Prom

Juniors and seniors at the Out-of-Door Academy danced the night away April 28 during the school's Prom, held at The Founders Club.

  • East County
  • Schools
Second-graders Jessica Hernandez and Maria Vega enjoyed seeing all of the different artwork.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Gullett Elementary Art Show

Students at Gullett Elementary displayed their artistic talents during the school's Third Annual Art Show April 25. The show featured a variety of art mediums, including clay, pastels, painting, sketching and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Taylor Kolbe and Madison Bumbara are in the fifth grade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Family Science Night

Families at Bashaw Elementary School learned how fun science could be during the school's Family Science Night April 26.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2012
School Board meeting cancelled

Tonight's Manatee County School Board meeting has been postponed.

  • East County
  • News
Six-year-old Andrew Boudreau and his older brother Matthew, 8, enjoyed a visit with Orthodontists of Lakewood Ranch’s Super Tooth.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Nolan Nights on Main Street

Afternoon thunderstorms didn't keep dozens of Nolan Middle School students and their families from enjoying an evening of musical entertainment, fun and games during Nolan Nights on Main Street April 21. Guests enjoyed musical performances by Nolan's band and choral students, drama performances, live and silent auctions, games, vendor booths, face painting a 50/50 raffle and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cancer survivors walked the first lap.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Relay for Life

Students at the Out-of-Door Academy gathered April 13, at Upper School campus, in a fight against cancer, as ODA hosted its annual Relay for Life event.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tyler Delaney, Bence Pinter, Kyle Grendel and Christian Marrero checked out the jousting contest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagine Field Day

In preparation for this week's FCAT exams, children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch spent much of the day April 13 outside during the school's special Field Day event.

  • East County
  • Schools
Deanne Sipes, Maddison Jordan and Emma Slotabec provided visuals for the song, "Do The Circulation."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'School House Rock Live!'

Theater students at Braden River High School rocked out on education April 13-14 during performances of "School House Rock Live!"

  • East County
  • News
Hayley and Jake O'Keefe were eager to see their artwork framed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Art Show

As families at Braden River Elementary School gathered April 12 at the school for report card conferences, they also checked out a special Art Show and Sale in the school's cafeteria.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Uriah Long, 17 months, enjoyed showing off his orange Easter egg.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Easter Egg Hunt

Preschool students enjoyed a special Easter celebration during Kiddie Academy's Easter Egg Hunt April 5. Students collected Easter eggs and enjoyed a special visit from the Easter Bunny.

  • East County
  • Schools
Fifth-grader Imani Maddox demonstrated a number of tricks, including jump roping on one leg.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Jump for Fun

Students at Bashaw Elementary School showed off their jump roping skills and techniques during the school's annual Jump for Fun March 28. Fifth-grade students demonstrated a variety of tricks, including a line of fire, frogs and triple back flips, among numerous others, before the rest of the school joined in on the fun. The event served as the culmination of a fundraiser in which students raised $6,865.81 for the school's art, music and physical education programs.

  • East County
  • Schools
This year's cast features 18 students.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch 'Anything Goes'

Lakewood Ranch High School drama students will present "Anything Goes" this weekend at the high school auditorium. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m., March 29 to 31, with a matinee at 2 p.m. March 31. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 per student or child. For more information, call the box office, 727-6100, Ext. 2189.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Aiden Buck, 3, was enthralled with the animals.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Reptile Adventure

Children at Love Comes First Preschool learned about reptiles during a special presentation by representatives of the Sarasota Jungle Gardens March 14.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dancers kept the audience captivated throughout their performance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2012
Braden River High School showcases student talent

Braden River High School's Academy of Arts and Communications Technology hosted its fourth annual Art & Film Festival March 9.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mariah Diaz had a blast.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
Gullett students earn sponge war

Students at Gullett Elementary School on Thursday threw wet sponges at their teachers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Women from the mission tried to attract sinners to their prayer meetings.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Guys and Dolls

Students at Nolan Middle School brought back a 1950s Broadway classic March 2 with their rendition of "Guys and Dolls Jr."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
More than 1,000 people signed up for the race.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Take Stock in Children Race

East County residents rallied for education during the annual Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run fundraising race Feb. 26, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nicholas Ortega, 4, spun the wheel for a prize.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Carnival

Families of McNeal Elementary School gathered Feb. 25 in the school's courtyard for a school carnival. Guests enjoyed carnival-style games, a dunk tank, inflatables, food, prizes and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Allison Tibor and Brianna Riehl danced the night away.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Divas and Daddies Dance

Fathers and daughters at Freedom Elementary School danced the night away tonight during the school's Divas and Daddies Dance.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Braden River Elementary cafeteria staff put together a special rock star menu for the event.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary School Cafeteria Rock Star Day

Students at Braden River Elementary School let the good times roll during the school's Cafeteria Rock Star Day Feb. 23. During their lunch periods, students enjoyed a special rock star menu and listened to rock and roll hits played by the Guitar Center's Stephen Miller and Jimi Gee. The event celebrated BRE's Learning Rocks school theme.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Dietrich family was recognized for its contribution. Pictured are students Tyler and Alexsa, with their parents, Sandi and Billy, and grandparents, Sandy and Bill.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2012
ODA opens new baseball facilities

The Out-of-Door Academy on Feb. 21 celebrated the grand opening of its new Thunder Baseball Concession Building and Scorer's Booth.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Megan Mercier wowed the crowd with her Acro Jazz performance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:BRMS Talent & Fashion Extravaganza

Braden River Middle School students showed off their talents during the school's Talent & Fashion Extravaganza Feb. 17, at Braden River Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Schools
Megan Yost, center, and Lauren Valenti checked out a career in massage therapy.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2012
Students learn about career opportunities

Lakewood Ranch High School today hosted a college and career fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
Pictured are Cecelia Cosgrove, Tyler Elliott, Brigette Collado-Palumbo. Photo by Dianne Trask.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2012
Goddard kids hop for MDA

The Goddard School held a Hop-A-Thon fundraiser Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
Kindergartner Katherine Prince couldn’t wait to show off her hula-hooping skills.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Fundraiser

Students at Bashaw Elementary School worked up a sweat hula-hooping and jump roping Feb. 16, as part of a series of before-school fundraisers to help raise money for the Larry King Cardiac Foundation. The students, who also decorated sidewalks and ran earlier in the week as part of the fundraiser, hope to raise $2,500 for the foundation, which helped save the life of Laszlo Szilagyi whose two sons, Peter and Adam, attend Bashaw.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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