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Schools

    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2013
Gettel honors Manatee County school teachers

An appreciation awards ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. today, at Toyota of Lakewood.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ron, Dominic, Yoanna and Ryan Javante
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Movie Night

More than 300 people sat under the stars outside Willis Elementary School to watch 'Despicable Me' at the school's movie night Feb. 8. The school's fifth grade parent committee ran the food stands at its second Willis Movie Night this school year.

  • East County
  • News
Lizzy Ebury, Anmarie Jeter and Jordan Cangro beat their fathers to the dance floor.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Sweetheart Dance

Braden River Elementary School female students gave their fathers and grandfathers a pre-Valentines Day treat at the school's Sweetheart Dance Feb. 8. Formerly called the Father/Daughter Dance, the event featured dancing, fancy dresses and dessert.

  • East County
  • Schools
Levi Waxler performed sign language to Justin Bieber songs. Waxler has also performed the national anthem at local events, including polo games in Lakewood Ranch and a Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRMS Talent & Fashion Extravaganza

Braden River Middle School students and teachers showed off their skills at the school's 3rd Annual Talent and Fashion Extravaganza Feb. 1. Hosted by Braden River Elementary and emceed by Kim Zenon, assistant principal at BRMS, the show featured singing, dancing, rapping, ballet, sign language and more.

  • East County
  • News
Austin Bruce, 6, couldn’t get enough of the slide.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Winter Carnival

Families at Gene Witt Elementary School enjoyed an afternoon of sunshine Feb. 2, as the school hosted its Winter Wonderland Carnival.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Bajjaly plays the record of "The Drowsy Chaperone" for the audience and begins telling about the show’s history.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Drowsy Chaperone'

Lakewood Ranch High School theater students are performing "The Drowsy Chaperone" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 and Feb. 2. at the school.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 31, 2013
Six Manatee County Schools superintendent finalists selected for interviews

The Manatee County School board approved a list six finalists for the district's superintendent post in a special workshop today.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 30, 2013
Manatee County Schools seeking input on 2013-14 proposed school calendar

A proposed school calendar for the 2013-2014 school year in Manatee County Schools would include a start date of Aug. 19, 2013, and an end date of June 9, 2014.

  • East County
  • News
Angalique Schweitger of Southeast High School with Kari Reddish, a digital design teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Heart & Soul Gala

The Manatee Education Foundation hosted the sixth annual 2013 Heart & Soul Gala and Live Art Auction Jan. 26 at Polo Grill. Student artists were recognized for their work and received scholarships ranging from $150 to $1,500 and other gifts.

  • East County
  • News
Priscila and Jadon Shetler
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Ice Cream Social

Boys at Freedom Elementary School enjoyed a night of sweets and bingo with their mothers during the school's first mother and son Ice Cream Social Jan. 25.

  • East County
  • News
Matthew Kenner, as Benny the pig and Emily Gartenberg, playing Jenny the pig, sat alone as the Wicked Witch went to trial.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Trial of the Wicked Witch

Students at Braden River High School put the Wicked Witch on trial during a rehearsal of 'Trial of the Wicked Witch' Jan. 24. The show, a parody of fairy tales, played Jan. 25 and Jan. 26 in the Braden River auditorium.

  • East County
  • News
Sam Franzone helps Max Berndt get loaded up in the sled at The Tabernacle School's Winter Wonderland event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2013
East County schools celebrate winter

Foundations Academy and The Tabernacle Christian School celebrated the winter season with snow days.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sherlyn Best, Haley Mercer and Sandra Maddox represented Nolan Middle Schools FFA chapter.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Fair

The sights and sounds of the 97th Manatee County Fair are filling the skyline in Palmetto, where East County residents and others are enjoying midway rides, a smorgasbord of food, livestock shows, exhibits, concerts and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sindy Jones of Foundations Academies in Sarasota watched Alex Johnson play with the Interactive Polar Playland.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rock Your Robot School Fair

Students and parents got an intimate look at the educational options in Sarasota/Manatee at the Rock Your Robot School Fair Jan. 17 at Polo Grill.

  • East County
  • Schools
Forest animals join in song.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA performs 'Winnie the Pooh'

Middle school students at The Out-of-Door Academy are bringing to life a childhood favorite, with performances of 'Winnie the Pooh Kids. Shows run at 7 p.m. through Jan. 19, at ODA's Lakewood Ranch campus.

  • East County
  • News
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