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Manatee High School Assistant Principal Tony Losada has spent 20 years in the school system for 20 years.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 28, 2014
Principal candidates introduce themselves at community forum

The three contenders for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School fielded questions from students, parents and faculty members, May 27, in the school's auditorium and cafeteria.

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The top three finalists for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School will introduce themselves to the community tonight, by way of a public forum.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 27, 2014
Lakewood Ranch High School to host a forum for principal candidates

The three finalists competing for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School will meet from 6 to 8 p.m., May 27, in the school's auditorium, to field questions from faculty members and students.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 23, 2014
Manatee schools see improvement

FCAT scores released today show learning gains by Manatee County public school students.

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Children performed on a variety of instruments.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Art and Music Festival

Bashaw Elementary School students celebrated the Far East May 22, during the school's annual Art and Music Festival.

  • East County
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Dave Peters as "Chompy," with Melanie and Sierra Lipton.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Chompy's Luau

To raise money for its school mascot, "Chompy" the alligator, to receive a new costume, B.D. Gullett Elementary students and their families attended a luau May 21, at the school. Proceeds will help replace the more than six-year-old outfit Chompy wears around campus.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 20, 2014
Slipstream moves to F1 in Schools World Finals

F1 in Schools race team, Slipstream, clinches a spot in the World Finals in November.

  • East County
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Arianna Pryor as "Queen Gertrude" and Gage Hinds as "King Claudius."
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary volunteer breakfast and 'Hamlet' production

Freedom Elementary hosted a breakfast and a production of "Hamlet" performed by Maria Barringhaus' third-grade class, to celebrate the school's volunteers and the 5,300 hours of their time they donated this school year.

  • East County
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Students at the Braden River High School prom dance to the cupid shuffle.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 17, 2014
Braden River High School Prom 'A Night in Paris'

Braden River High School students gathered at Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom Saturday, May 17, for prom.

  • East County
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Rachel Small and Valeria Erazo say "cheese" beside their furry friend, Biscuit.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Nights

Nolan Middle School students and their families enjoyed an evening of cotton candy, music by the school's band and games during annual fundraiser Nolan Nights, May 17, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Christina Ibarra, Kiara Sanders and Maria Garcia
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara FCAT Fun Day

Tara Elementary School students celebrated the end of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) at its Tara FCAT Fun Day Friday, May 16.

  • East County
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Haley Legg, Ali Alger, Hannah Ott, Carrie Dutting, Morgan Kirchman, Levi Waxler and Olivia Yagy created the film "Safe," which has received nominations at six international film festivals.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 15, 2014
Local students' short film 'Safe' receives international recognition

A 13-minute film created by students from Nolan Middle, Lakewood Ranch High and other area schools received a nomination for the Toronto International Film and Video Awards.

  • East County
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Tara's  Samantha Hix, front, is all smiles during the "ABC" song.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dance Recital

Dance teams from Tara Elementary, Braden River Middle and Braden River High schools showed off their talents May 14, at Braden River High, during a dance recital showcase.

  • East County
  • News
Amy Delangel places her napkin down before eating her soup.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Just for Girls Academy etiquette luncheon

After two weeks of learning proper napkin placement and other etiquette techniques, 24 Just for Girls Academy students met with the University Park Women's Club for an etiquette luncheon May 14, at the University Park Country Club. John Neal sponsored the event and learned lessons on proper manners for the dinner table at the event.

  • East County
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LECOM School of Pharmacy Associate Dean Dr. Julie Wilkinson, watches as third-year student Bryan Davidson announces LECOM's national awards for the Script Your Future campaign.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 13, 2014
Pharmacy students win national awards

LECOM's School of Pharmacy won two awards in a national competition for its volunteer and promotions efforts.

  • East County
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Girls Inc. participants shout a cheer before the run.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Run for the Music 5K

Hundreds of runners gathered May 10, at Lakewood Ranch High School, for the Lakewood Ranch High School band program's Run for the Music 5K.

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