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Pam Eubanks
February 19, 2010

Pirates earn top spot in district TSA competition

The Braden River High School Technology Student Association team took top honors at the TSA Manatee County District Competition recently.

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Pam Eubanks
February 18, 2010

CEO roundtable meets Friday

The meeting will start at 8 a.m., Feb. 19, at the school district's support center.

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Pam Eubanks
February 17, 2010

Home Depot employee constructs lesson

Mark Campbell giving East County kids a chance to learn as they build.

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Pam Eubanks
February 16, 2010

Girl injured in school bus accident

A student at Haile Middle School was injured today when a rental truck struck the back of her school bus.

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Pam Eubanks
February 10, 2010

Hundreds to gather for leadership conference

Students representing five counties will take part in a leadership conference at Woodland Community Church tomorrow.

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Jen Blanco
February 10, 2010

McNeal, family rally behind 4-year-old cancer patient

Aracely Mendoza, diagnosed with stage four cancer, will begin her fourth round of chemotherapy Friday.

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Michael Eng
February 4, 2010

East County dentist brightens smiles

Creekwood Dental will host "Give Kids a Smile Day" from 1-4 p.m., tomorrow, Feb. 5, at its office, 5210 Creekwood Blvd. This event allows students in need from Manatee County's Public Schools to have free access to dental care provided by seven dentists and four hygienists.

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Pam Eubanks
February 3, 2010

Two East County residents enter school board race

Julie Aranibar and Albert Yusko will challenge incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat this August.

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Pam Eubanks
February 3, 2010

Fourth-grader performs national anthem - in sign

Braden River Elementary School's Levi Waxler has been learning sign language for more than two years.

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Pam Eubanks
February 1, 2010

LECOM students receive white coats

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton medical and pharmacy students transitioning from classroom study to clinical education received their white coats during a ceremony last weekend.

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Pam Eubanks
January 29, 2010

District seeking citizen input in legislative process

Superintendent Tim McGonegal said is taking a more proactive approach to getting parents and students involved in the legislative process, particularly on issues affecting education.

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Pam Eubanks
January 28, 2010

School district holds town hall meeting tonight

A town hall meeting teaching students and parents how to participate in the legislative process will be held at 7 p.m., tonight at Braden River High School.

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Pam Eubanks
January 27, 2010

Students learn about tooth care

Schindel Orthodontics visited children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch Jan. 26 to teach them about the importance of proper tooth care.

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Pam Eubanks
January 26, 2010

Deputies keep eyes on school zone

Local law enforcement agencies again are stepping up enforcement for the school zone at State Road 70 and River Club Boulevard.

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Pam Eubanks
January 25, 2010

Lakewood theater group earns 'superior' ratings

The Lakewood Ranch High School Drama Department earned accolades for its one-act play, '(Ab)Normal' during the International Thespian Society District 6 competition.

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Pam Eubanks
January 25, 2010

Schools host open houses

Braden River High School will host an open house at 6:30 p.m., tonight. Rowlett Elementary will host an open house Jan. 27.

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Pam Eubanks
January 22, 2010

East County youth sing in 'Death by Chocolate'

The jazz performance will be held Jan. 22 and Jan. 23.

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Loren Mayo
January 18, 2010

School to host open house

Parents and students are invited to attend an open house at Cardinal Mooney Sunday.

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Pam Eubanks
January 14, 2010

Non-profit seeks volunteers

Explore Some More Children's Museum is seeking volunteers for an upcoming special event.

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Pam Eubanks
January 13, 2010

PRECO offers $25,000 in scholarships

Peace River Electric Cooperative's charitable foundation, Operation Round Up, has set aside $25,00 in college scholarships. Ten scholarships are available.

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Pam Eubanks
January 12, 2010

Teachers to receive classroom grants

More than 70 Manatee County school teachers will receive CaSh for Cla$$room Grants at ceremonies Jan. 13 and Jan. 20.

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Pam Eubanks
January 11, 2010

East County kids perform with All-State Chorus

Three East County elementary school children performed at the Florida Music Educators Conference Jan. 8 in Tampa.

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Pam Eubanks
January 8, 2010

Schools prep for second round of N1H1 vaccine

Clinics for the second round of vaccinations for local elementary school students will be held Jan. 13 through Feb. 3.

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Pam Eubanks
January 7, 2010

School district preps for School Choice enrollment

The district's School Choice open enrollment period will run Jan. 19 through Feb. 5.

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Pam Eubanks
January 4, 2010

Charter school preps for expansion

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch will hold New School Expos Jan. 13, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3.

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Pam Eubanks
December 23, 2009

Ave Maria assists students with special needs

Parents wishing to use the McKay Scholarship to have their child with learning disabilities start at Ave Maria in January must complete paperwork by Jan. 3.

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Pam Eubanks
December 21, 2009

Students bite into math lesson

Third-graders in Amy Holland's class learned about measurement by making cookies.

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Pam Eubanks
December 16, 2009

School board OKs MTI move, master plan

The Manatee County School Board Dec. 14 unanimously approved the concept of constructing a new Manatee Technical Institute campus along State Road 70 frontage as well as an master plan for the overall 195-acre parcel on which the school would sit.

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Pam Eubanks
December 16, 2009

BRHS JROTC named state champs

The Mixed and Girls Raiders teams took home titles during the Dec. 5 meet.

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Pam Eubanks
December 14, 2009

ODA announces new board member

The Out-of-Door Academy has named Adam Armbruster to its Board of Trustees.

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Pam Eubanks
December 9, 2009

ODA students impact younger generation

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy recently spent time with kindergarten children at Booker Elementary School.

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Observer Staff
December 7, 2009

McGonegal to present new proposal for MTI

In addition to moving the site to land in front of Braden River High School, the Manatee County superintendent also wants to earmark land for future East County schools.

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Pam Eubanks
December 2, 2009

Community quotations inspire documentary theater festival

Students at four high schools, including The Out-of-Door Academy and Lakewood Ranch, will be presenting documentary theater pieces Dec. 3-5.

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Michael Eng
December 2, 2009

Production whiz keeps Lakewood on air

When he's not busy with classes, homework and finals, Cameron Helwege works as the station manager for Lakewood Ranch Communities' TV 95.

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Pam Eubanks
December 1, 2009

LECOM pharmacy school receives national charter

The Lakewood Ranch school received a charter for the new Gamma Pi chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma.

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Jen Blanco
December 1, 2009

First-graders supply food to Honor Sanctuary

First-graders in Cris Edwards' class at McNeal Elementary School collected 252 pounds of pet food and supplies for Honor Sanctuary in conjunction with their animal needs unit.

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