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Joseph Grosso, Katherine Kaspar, Carlotta Murri and Melina Cuffaro are all part of Lakewood's drama department.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 28, 2011
GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Renaissance

Lakewood Ranch High School students enjoyed an afternoon of art and entertainment as part of the school's Renaissance program March 25. The school's jazz band, theater students and Silver Stars dance team performed.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Anissa Murgo correctly spelled 'pitchblende' to win the local competition.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 25, 2011
Can you spell, C-H-A-M-P?

McNeal Elementary School fourth-grader Anissa Murgo won the Scripps National Spelling Bee Local Finals March 24 at St. Joseph Catholic School. Now, she'll represent the county at the national bee June 1-2 in Washington, D.C.

  • East County
  • Schools
Eight-year-old Bianca Lowery was rewarded with a crown for her knowledge of the NED acronym.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 25, 2011
GALLERY: Braden River Elementary NED Assembly

Students at Braden River Elementary School learned about becoming champions at school and in life during a special NED Show Assembly March 24. NED stresses the importance of never giving up, encouraging others and doing your best.

  • East County
  • Schools
This Moroccan uromastyx was one of four different animals that visited Love Comes First Preschool this morning.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 24, 2011
GALLERY: Reptiles visit Love Comes First Preschool

Reptiles from Sarasota Jungle Gardens slithered into the East County's Love Comes First Preschool March 24 -- much to the delight of the students. Special guests included a Burmese python, a Moroccan uromastyx, a green iguana and an American alligator.

  • East County
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Eight-year-old Jordyn Berger couldn't wait to hit the dance floor with her father, Jason.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 21, 2011
GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Father-Daughter Dance

Dressed in their Sunday best, dozens of girls at Gene Witt Elementary School enjoyed an evening with the special men in their lives during the school's annual Father-Daughter Dance March 18. The girls danced the night away with their dads, got their pictures taken and enjoyed ice cream sundaes and other tasty treats.

  • East County
  • Schools
Six-year-old Lexi Kahler and her sister Madison, 8, along with their 8-year-old friend Tammy Sinn-Movilla, middle, celebrated their Pa's 67th birthday during Bingo Night March 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2011
GALLERY: McNeal Elementary Bingo Night

Dozens of McNeal Elementary School students and their families enjoyed an evening of fun and games during the school's annual Bingo Night March 18. Students played several rounds of Bingo while snacking on hot dogs and potato chips.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch High School Cadet Samantha Lynch attended with her mom Christina, sister Morgan and father Mark.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 18, 2011
GALLERY: Cadets honored

The Sarasota-Manatee Chapter of the Reserve Officers Association on March 17 honored 12 Junior ROTC cadets from Sarasota and Manatee counties during a ceremony at the Lakewood Ranch Holiday Inn.

  • East County
  • Schools
Aman Bassin, Alan Mashraghi, Chris Ng, Brooke Organ and Steve Papuchis made sure to check out the silent auction items.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: LECOM student fundraiser

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's International Medicine Society on March 15 hosted a special dinner, silent auction and guest speaker fundraiser to support medical students who provide medical services and educational programs in under-served and disaster-stricken countries.

  • East County
  • Schools
Freedom Elementary will host its round-up from 3:30-6:30 p.m., May 12. Photo by Brian Blanco.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2011
Manatee schools schedule kindergarten roundups

Manatee County Public Schools will host registration for kindergarten students in the East County between March 30 and May 12.

  • East County
  • Schools
Five-year-old Robert McIntyre couldn't wait to start peddling.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
GALLERY: Lighthouse Kids Preschool Trike-A-Thon

More than 35 children strapped on their helmets and peddled their hearts out during Lighthouse Kids Preschool's 7th annual Trike-A-Thon. Once they were done peddling, the students enjoyed pizza and other snacks. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Over the past seven years, the preschool has raised more than $13,500.

  • East County
  • Schools
Anna Babayan learned about James Madison during the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: BRE Hall of Democracy

Second-grade students at Braden River Elementary School shared what they learned about citizenship, U.S. history and the democratic process during their Hall of Democracy event this week.

  • East County
  • News
Maria Tippy, also known as Cinderella, proves to the prince, Rin Graves, that the shoe fits.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2011
Tara presents 'Once Upon a Dream' (VIDEO)

Tara Elementary School students brought the story of Cinderella to life with the musical, "Once Upon a Dream," March 3.

  • East County
  • Schools
Paeten Feathers, Matt Schefer, Cayla Weinsberg and Curtis Reynolds all dressed as the Cat in the Hat.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 3, 2011
GALLERY: Dr. Seuss' birthday

Children at Kiddie Academy celebrated the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss March 2 with special activities. They even enjoyed a lunch of green eggs and ham.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jordan Cangro, 8, passed out chocolate chip cookies as part of the "Great Cookie Election."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2011
GALLERY: Hall of Democracy

Children Braden River Elementary School learned about their country's history, citizenship and democratic processes during the second grade's annual Hall of Democracy event. Festivities included presentations about U.S. presidents and states, as well as voting in the "Great Cookie Election."

  • East County
  • News
Elvita Phelan, Maria Laura Jones, Debbie Smith and Cheryl McGrew attended.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2011
Local educators learn about STEM

Four Manatee County educators attended the Children's Engineering Convention in Virginia Feb. 20-26.

  • East County
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