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Schools

Matt Sevarino, Mike McLauchlan and Paul Brown
  • By Dean Consiglio
  • October 12, 2010
McNeal PTO swings into action

The Parent-Teacher Organization at McNeal Elementary school hosted the 2010 McNeal Elementary Golf Tournament Oct. 9 at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club East's Royal Lakes golf course. Proceeds from the event benefited the PTO and its support of the Accelerated Reader program at McNeal.

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Sarah Funaro and Katelyn Lange
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 9, 2010
RANCH HOMECOMING: The Dance

The students at Lakewood Ranch High School celebrated in style during the school's Homecoming dance Oct. 9. The gymnasium and lobby were both decorated with the overall dance theme in mind, "Dance like an Egyptian."

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High students decked out in black and green to support their team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2010
RANCH HOMECOMING: The Game

Lakewood Ranch High students had plenty to celebrate Oct. 8 as the Mustangs defeated Port Charlotte 42-21 in the school's Homecoming Game.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ariana Ortega and Rose Higginbotham, both 10, couldn’t stop dancing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2010
McNeal kids showcase costumes at dance

Students at McNeal Elementary School and their families gathered in the school's cafeteria Oct. 8 for a costume ball. Guests enjoyed pizza, dancing and a costume contest, among other festivities.

  • East County
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Kayla Fisher and her dad Chris stopped for a picture-perfect moment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2010
Imagine hosts Princess Ball

Girls at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch dressed like royalty for the school's Princess Ball Oct. 8. Attendees enjoyed dinner, dancing and photos.

  • East County
  • News
Judges Ms. Becky Austerman, Mr. Ben Hall and Dr. Tom Zellers.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 6, 2010
Lakewood showcases student talent

Lakewood Ranch High School held its Lakewood's Got Talent show Wednesday in the auditorium. The show featured 15 different acts and was well attended by students, parents and faculty.

  • East County
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Alex Call and her class represented the outback and Australia.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 28, 2010
Primrose celebrates world's cultures

From Egypt and China to Italy and Mexico, students at Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch took a trip around the world for the school's sixth Celebrating Cultures event Sept. 24. Each class studied a different culture, created costumes and enjoyed authentic cuisine.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2010
LECOM to increase class size

Staring in the fall of 2011, the East County medical school will have more than 30 additional medical student spots available.

  • East County
  • News
Brian Williams and Rich Lutley enjoyed the day on the golf course.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2010
Gullett families spend day on the green

Families from Gullett Elementary School headed to the University Park Country Club Sept. 25 for the school's annual Neal Communities Golf Challenge. Participants enjoyed an afternoon of golf before a buffet-style dinner and silent auction.

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Spencer Rosenstien helped keep the hula-hoops handy for the contest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 25, 2010
Witt families enjoy Sock Hop

Students and families at Gene Witt Elementary School twisted the night away at the school's 11th annual Welcome Back Sock Hop. Guests enjoyed pizza and other refreshments, dancing and hula-hoop and other contests.

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Student performances were part of the rally.
  • By Maria Underhill
  • September 24, 2010
Braden River Middle celebrates scholastics

Braden River Middle's Renaissance program recognizes student achievement with special assemblies.

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From left: Fred Young, "A" shift representative; Bob Mikulski, Local 4074 president; Mary Smith, Pinnacle director; and Kyle Taylor, L-4074 vice president
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2010
Emergency professionals group donates to Pinnacle

Local 4074 of The Manatee County Professional Firefighter and Paramedic Association recently donated $3,000 to The Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Second-grader Natalie Durazo, right, eagerly performed the warm-up routine.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
Braden River kids boogie day away

Students at Braden River Elementary School showed off their best dance moves during the school's first Dance Party Sept. 17. The event was part of the school's new Positive Behavior Support program, which rewards children for their positive behavior.

  • East County
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Dr. Ron Hirst, left, said Bashaw Elementary is in good hands under new Principal Joshua Bennett.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 15, 2010
Bennett assumes Bashaw's top post

Joshua Bennett, 33, is the youngest principal in the East County.

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Ten-year-old Noah Frantz thoroughly enjoyed dinner.
  • By Angel Birch
  • September 14, 2010
Freedom families feast on fun

Families of Freedom Elementary School gathered Sept. 10 for a special PTO pasta dinner, as well as a chance to hear about the school's curriculum and attend a book fair.

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