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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
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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.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • January 17, 2013
School Board's Citizen Advisory Group picks 10 best superintendent candidates

The group of 20-plus community members narrowed the 28 applicants to 10 who they believe meet the board's criteria for its next superintendent.

  • East County
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Interim Superintendent David Gayler and the school board heard new academic plans from Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Bob Gagnon in a December workshop.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Schools

Last year's budget disaster weighs on the minds of school board members and administration as they prepare to hire a new superintendent in 2013.

  • East County
  • Schools
Kayla Wackerbauer, Wesly Viquerat and Julia Reed sang with gusto.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Twas One Crazy Night'

Third-grade students at Willis Elementary School celebrated the holiday spirit with their performance of '"Twas One Crazy Night Before Christmas,' Dec. 13.

  • East County
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Colson Engelberger, Paige Lewandrowski and Hayley Rejtek doled out soup.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Empty Bowls

Braden River Middle School's Empty Bowls luncheon Dec. 13 raised more than $700 for Our Daily Bread.

  • East County
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Mike, Gianna and Ginger Talerico with Scott and Skyler Rattana
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara's Dinner with Santa

Santa Clause made a pre-Christmas appearance at Tara Elementary School for the school's annual Dinner with Santa event Dec. 7. Students and families enjoyed pizza, pasta and lasagna in this PTO sponsored dinner.

  • East County
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Under the direction of Nolan Middle School art teacher Wade Smith, FACTS club members spent nine weeks creating a mural of a beach at Emerson Point.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 5, 2012
New Nolan mural paints picture of Florida landscape

Charlie Gillam's friends tell her they could walk straight through the 25-foot-by-8-foot mural she helped paint because it looks so real.

  • East County
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Student leaders in Fellowship of Christian Athletes performed a drama to the song "Everything."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BRHS Talent Showcase

Students at Braden River High School wowed their friends and families Nov. 29, during the fifth annual Braden River's Got Talent showcase.

  • East County
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McNeal Elementary School's Braden Elliott, 9, led a demonstration with Ming Wu Martial Arts.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagine Festival

Families at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch enjoyed martial arts and other demonstrations, inflatables, sno-cones and more, during the school's Winter Wonderland festival Dec. 1.

  • East County
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Marisa Kaufman visited booths with Katie Minton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Storm Festival

Haile Middle School students and their families gathered at the school Dec. 1, for the first Haile Storm Festival.

  • East County
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Braden River High softball players Hannah Loyer, Ashley Allard and Courtney Mirabella signed letters of intent Nov. 16, during a signing ceremony in front of their coaches, teammates, family and friends.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 28, 2012
Three Lady Pirates commit to colleges

Courtney Mirabella, Hannah Loyer and Ashley Allard all signed letters of intent to play college softball.

  • East County
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David "Watchdog" Miner, a former staple at school board meetings, finally accepted his seat on the dais and said he will continue to push for openness and accountability.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 28, 2012
Dave Miner maintains 'watchdog' status from dais

The new Manatee County School Board member and longtime district critic admits his role will change.

  • East County
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Manatee's application includes funding for technology labs at elementary schools, as well as an addition to Manatee Technical Institute, called the Technology Zone, among other provisions.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2012
District named grant finalist

The Manatee County School District is in the running for a $28.7 million grant.

  • East County
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Members of Team Nail It huddled with excitement, before the start of their next match-up.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Turkey Bowl

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy competed in the school's annual Turkey Bowl competition Nov. 20.

  • East County
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