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  • Amanda Morales
  • June 4, 2016
Rain doesn't dampen SHS Commencement

Sarasota High School cuts ceremony short due to storm Friday night.

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William Gonzalez gives his girlfriend Kate Walker a kiss on the cheek.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
Braden River Middle School students bust a move

The eighth-graders held their annual dance Friday.

  • East County
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Riley O'Neill and Dani Taraska chow down on watermelon.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
Nolan Middle School students have a ball

Sixth-graders got to play outside for field day.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis rushed for 225 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Mustangs' 27-24 spring game victory against Booker May 27. (courtesy photo)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 3, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

East County High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

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Liam Bramley watches the senior video.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 2, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High School seniors say goodbye

Seniors graduated at the Bradenton Area Convention Center Wednesday.

  • East County
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Regimental Commander for 2015-16 Lexi Williamson receives the command to dismiss her classmates for the final time.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 1, 2016
SMA Cadets graduate through the iron gate

Sarasota Military Academy are promoted to graduates.

  • Sarasota
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Sloan Rosenberg receives her cap and diploma.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 27, 2016
The Gan graduates preschoolers

The Gan at Temple Sinai celebrated a promotion and graduation ceremony for students.

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Damarion Murray, Frankie Robinson, Tyanna Smith and Veronica Hernandez built a 49-inch tower and balanced a tennis ball on top.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 26, 2016
Braden River Middle School students go for the gold

Teams participated STEAM Olympics Thursday.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 24, 2016
Phillippi Shores Measurement Olympics in action

Students at Phillippi Shores Elementary School participate in the second grade Measurement Olympics.

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Rylee Roads reads the amount of water she squeezed from a sponge.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 24, 2016
Phillippi Shores olympians measure up

Students at Phillippi Shores Elementary School participate in the second grade Measurement Olympics.

  • Sarasota
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Dominic Medico, Jovana Cristiani and Madisyn Alberry
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 21, 2016
Booker High prom blossoms with "A Garden of Lights"

Booker High School students attend prom at Michael's On East Saturday, May 21.

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Quinn Campbell receives his diploma from Principal Steve Christie.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 20, 2016
Cardinal Mooney graduates class of 2016

More than 100 students graduated from Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School during Friday, May 20 commencement ceremony.

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Victoria Oliveira and Emily Salambash race during the field day.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 20, 2016
Tara Elementary School students play out testing stress

The school’s Parent Teacher Organization hosted a field day Friday, May 20.

  • East County
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Graduates performed songs including "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands."
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 20, 2016
First Presbyterian graduates prepare to soar

First Presbyterian Preschool graduates 27 students from pre-kindergarten.

  • Sarasota
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Jaylynn Garber, Allie Garber and Kelly Sportsman build a castle.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 19, 2016
Bashaw Elementary goes full STEAM ahead

Students explored science, art and engineering themed activites.

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Palmetto community leaders showed up strong at Longboat Island Chapel's latest charity drive to support Mt. Carmel Resource Center on June 16. From left, Deputy Ken Jewett, Sgt. Joy Jewett, Chief of Police Scott Tyler, City of Palmetto Mayor Daniel West, Shirley Pearson, executive director of Strength in Action, Inc., Rev. Brock Patterson, Pearson's sister Laura Wallace, and Town of Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton.
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