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  • Josh Siegel
  • April 3, 2013
Update: Manatee Schools will cut 188 jobs

Members of the Manatee County School Board hope the cuts, designed to meet state class-size requirements, are absorbed through attrition.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ten-year-old Ethan Pino was determined to master his jump-roping skills.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Jump for Fun

Children at Bashaw Elementary School raised more than $4,000 for the school March 28, during Bashaw's annual Jump for Fun event.

  • East County
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Ila Afruizi, 4, made sure to see the Easter Bunny.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Easter Egg Hunt

Children at Kiddie Academy today enjoyed an Easter-themed day as they hunted for eggs on the playground, visited with the Easter Bunny and participated in other activities.

  • East County
  • News
Davis Moeckel reads the book he co-wrote, "David's Magical Bicycle Adventure," to first-grade children at Bashaw Elementary.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 27, 2013
School partnership puts spotlight on reading

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors shared self-written children's books with students at Bashaw Elementary School March 22.

  • East County
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The plan also adds 22 technology assistants in elementary and middle schools, Vogel said.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 26, 2013
Manatee County Schools to cut 150 staff positions

According to Bill Vogel, the leader of new Superintendent Rick Mills' transition team, the cuts would save $11 million.

  • East County
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Tracy Turnblad and her best friend Penny Pingleton, played by Gabby Maraia and Julia Bellanger, watch television.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Hairspray

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy are performing the Broadway musical " Hairspray" this weekend. The last performance is 7 p.m. March 23.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bryce Gill joined his mom, Ashley, and brother, Clayton, 6, for his first game of bingo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Bingo

A cafeteria full of mothers and sons itched in their seats to shout "Bingo" March 22, during Braden River Elementary School's Mother/Son Bingo Night.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Wendy Suarez joined Jessie P. Miller Elementary School in January 2011.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 18, 2013
Creekwood woman dies in traffic incident

Wendy Suarez, the assistant principal at Jessie P. Miller Elementary School, died in a traffic accident Friday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
The 24-member team, which competed in 33 events, broke all Florida TSA state records and secured 35 trophies.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 18, 2013
Braden River TSA students break records

BRHS Technology Student Association students earned 18 first-place finishes at the Florida TSA competition awards ceremony March 16.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sixth-graders Ashley Cole and Karagan Murfin used chairs as props in their routine.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Dance Off

Haile Middle School students kicked off their Spring Break with a special "So You Think You Can Dance" competition March 8, at the end of school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jackson Wolfe, Jeremiah Parker and James Ganey all are in second grade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Walk-a-Thon

Children at Gullett Elementary School walked for a cause March 8, helping the school's Parent Teacher Organization raise more than $17,000.

  • East County
  • News
The 7 p.m. ceremony was held at Manatee Technical Institute's new State Road 70 campus.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2013
Manatee Schools honor educators, support staff

The Manatee County School District hosted its annual EdVantage Education Awards event March 6.

  • East County
  • Schools
The event begins at 7 p.m. at the new Manatee Technical Institute located on State Road 70 East.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 5, 2013
Manatee Schools names its Educator of the Year tomorrow

The Manatee County Schools Educator of the Year and Support Employee of the Year will be named tomorrow night when the district hosts the EdVantage Education Awards.

  • East County
  • News
Sister Lucia Haas with The Rev. Fausto Stampiglia
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Gala

More than 200 guests gathered March 2, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom, Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School "Luck of the Irish" themed gala.

  • East County
  • News
Ally Adamo reeled in her target.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Carnival

Families of McNeal Elementary School gathered March 2 in the school's courtyard for a carnival. Guests played carnival-style games, slid down slides and won prizes.

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