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Schools

Jay Bell and his son, Jayden, 6, feast on popcorn.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Family Social

Families at Freedom Elementary School gathered Feb. 28 for a family social night. Attendees enjoyed popcorn and ice cream and games such as bingo.

  • East County
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Anyssia Cotto, 10, says "cheese" in the shade.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Walk-a-thon

Tara Elementary students of all grade levels took turns walking, jogging and running for their annual Walk-a-thon event Feb. 28. The event, designed to get students outdoors and exercising,was hosted on a field nestled in the back corner of the school, which also featured a water and popsicle station for students to retrieve refreshments after working up a sweat. While fundraising for the event was optional, and all students participated in the walk, those who raised money during the door-to-door fundraising effort turned over the donations to go toward the school's future technology needs.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 27, 2014
UPDATE: Viewers have new ways to vote for Sam Woolf on 'American Idol'

Sam Woolf competes as part of the top 13 on 'American Idol.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Two-year-old Kellan Jones plays around on an inflatable obstacle course.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: B.D. Gullett Elementary's Winter Carnival

B.D. Gullett Elementary students and their families gathered for games and socializing Feb. 22, on the lawn of the East County school, for the annual Winter Carnival.

  • East County
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Cousins and 3-year-olds Haven Wood and Madeline Barett try to empty toys out of the pool.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Faith Preschool's Kid's Carnival

Children with painted faces sprinted through the grass during the annual Kid's Carnival Feb. 22 at Faith Preschool, in Bradenton. The family-friendly event featured games, a face-painting booth and a silent auction for patrons. Proceeds benefited the East County preschool.

  • East County
  • Schools
Fifteen-year-old Brian Long focuses on the music.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Band Booster's Association's Winter Carnival

The sound of trumpets, drums and other instruments filled the air of the parking lot in front of Braden River High Feb. 22, for the Braden River High Band Booster's Association's Winter Carnival. Proceeds from the event benefit band programs at the East County school.

  • East County
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Isaiah Carpenter with Christian and Nicholas Gesualdi
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Lego-tastic Mother-Son Fun Night

Bashaw Elementary School held a Lego-tastic Mother-Son Fun Night Feb. 21. Male students at the school, with their mother, sister, aunt or grandma, built Lego creations, listened to music and ate pizza.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 21, 2014
Students explore career options

Lakewood Ranch High School hosted a career fair today.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 20, 2014
UPDATE: Sam Woolf survives another day on 'American Idol'

East County's Sam Woolf made it through to be one of the top 10 men in the 13th season of "American Idol."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Haile Middle VEX Robotic Team: Lincoln Benedicto, Brantley Deines, Michael Kisada and Patrick Downing.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 14, 2014
Haile robotics team earns admission to state competition

Haile Middle School's VEX Robotic Team won the 'Tampa Prep Throwdown' this month, qualifying the squad for the Florida VEX Robotics State Championship.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 12, 2014
School board approves Braden River HS land sale

The Manatee County School Board agreed on a contract to sell undeveloped property at Braden River High School.

  • East County
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Manatee County School District finance staff said it needs to sell the Braden River High School property to balance its budget.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 11, 2014
School board votes on contract to sell Braden River HS property

The Manatee County School Board will decide today if it wants to enter a contract to sell an undeveloped parcel of land at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
Mills says the district will close out the fiscal year with at least $8 million in reserves — a number that could shrink based on how much the district loses as a consequence of two state audits.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 10, 2014
Superintendent meets with state education commissioner

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills is in Tallahassee today to meet with Pam Stewart, Florida Department of Education commissioner, in his bid to reduce costs owed to the state.

  • East County
  • News
Sandy Russell with her 2-year-old son, Everett
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Winter Carnival

Gene Witt Elementary School students experienced a day of fun and games at the school's annual Winter Carnival Feb. 8.

  • East County
  • Schools
Brooke Price, Aly Wilson and Samantha Dautorio
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Father/Daughter Dance

Fathers and daughters enjoyed a dance Feb. 7 at Bashaw Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Schools
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