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Dylan Rizzo, Emmy Barker, Justin Mitchell, Conner Coffaro, Este Goltsman, Danny Kiehl and Jack Muller all were excited to celebrate graduation.
  • By Josh White
  • May 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Goddard Pre-K Commencement

Pre-kindergarten students at The Goddard of School of Lakewood Ranch donned caps and gowns for the first time during the school's Pre-K Commencement May 21 at The Concession Golf Club. Family members and teachers congratulated the young students as they celebrated the milestone.

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Paris Fauquet, 6, cooled off by balancing a cold, wet sponge on top of her head.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Elementary Field Day

Willis Elementary School students celebrated the end of the school year with a fun-filled Field Day May 27. Students enjoyed a day outside while competing in a variety of games, including tug-of-war, limbo and even three-legged races.

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NFL Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown, founder of the Amer-I-Can program, gave the keynote address.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Amer-I-Can Graduation

Manatee County School District and other officials congratulated students from Lincoln, Sugg, Harlee and Johnson middle schools for completing the Amer-I-Can program with a special graduation ceremony May 26 at Braden River High School.

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Barbara Pfeiffer's students enjoyed the special day, which was made possible because of one of her student's parents.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 27, 2011
Gullett student lace up for Nike Day

Children at Gullett Elementary School recently enjoyed Nike Day.

  • East County
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Graham and Kamara McWilliam, pictured with their daughter Courtney, moved to the East County from England about a month ago.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 25, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

Braden River Elementary showed its appreciation for its volunteers during its Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast this morning. About 30 volunteers enjoyed pastries, fruit, juice and coffee along with a slide show.

  • East County
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Students gathered outside for the announcement of eighth-grade notables before the dance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: A Royal Evening

Eighth-grade students at Braden River Middle School celebrated their middle school years with a special dance, themed "A Royal Evening" on May 20. Festivities also included the announcement of eighth-grade "notables."

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Students must pass the reading and math portions of the FCAT to graduate high school.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2011
Manatee seniors improve on FCAT retakes

Manatee County School District seniors who retook reading and math portions of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test performed at about the state average.

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Christian Lizardi, Melissa Malanczuk, Nicolle Zampella, Jordan Dusek, Tyler Marshall and Nicole Tira were the first group out on the dance floor.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Prom

Students at Braden River High danced the night away during the school's Prom May 14 at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium. The theme for this year's Prom was Grecian Gardens. Andrew Schmidt and Alanna Condren were crowned this year's Prom King and Queen.

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Amanda Hull, Brandon Lopez, Haley Pearson, Noelle Sporer and Julie Lichterman didn't let the weather bring them down.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Night on Main Street

Nolan Middle School students and their families and friends didn't let a little rain dampen their spirits during the school's Nolan Night on Main Street May 14. Guests enjoyed performances by the Nolan's performing arts groups, games with prizes, vendors, food and drinks and more.

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Razan Waliagha and Kalsey Knutson were among the first out on the dance floor for Lakewood Ranch's 2011 Prom.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Prom

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School partied the night away at Prom May 13 at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota. This year's Prom featured an Asian-inspired theme, "Dance with the Dragon."

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Dion Wong danced to almost every song played at Friday's Father-Daughter dance.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Father-Daughter Dance

McNeal Elementary girls enjoyed a special evening with the special men in their lives during the school's first Father-Daughter Dance May 13. Father, grandfathers and others joined the girls on the dance floor for a night of fun.

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Braden River Middle School's Dance Team gave a stellar performance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 13, 2011
Tara, Braden River dancers take stage (VIDEO)

East County youth showed off their dance moves May 12 at the Tara Elementary School Dance Team and Braden River Middle School Panther Dance Recital at Braden River High School.

  • East County
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Sammi Jo Gaeta grabbed a dodge ball to throw.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Spirit Day

Students at the Out-of-Door Academy today showed their school spirit during the school's annual Spirit Day event. Students enjoyed games such as dodge ball, handball, an egg toss and more.

  • East County
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Third-grade students at Willis Elementary show off the collage they made. From left: Olivia Cornelias, Kara Smith, Hayden Spring, Cami Willis, Manoela Dossantos and Igor Kitanovski.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2011
CREATIVE CLASS

Artwork created by third-graders at Willis Elementary School was selected for the Embracing Our Differences exhibit at Island Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
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The Haile Middle School production of "The Wizard of Oz" was Sara Scott's first play.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 9, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Haile Middle School

Students at Haile Middle School this weekend performed "The Wizard of Oz" for audiences. The East County Observer caught up with performers about their experience.

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