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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 3, 2010
Fourth-grader performs national anthem - in sign

Braden River Elementary School's Levi Waxler has been learning sign language for more than two years.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2010
LECOM students receive white coats

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton medical and pharmacy students transitioning from classroom study to clinical education received their white coats during a ceremony last weekend.

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  • January 29, 2010
District seeking citizen input in legislative process

Superintendent Tim McGonegal said is taking a more proactive approach to getting parents and students involved in the legislative process, particularly on issues affecting education.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 28, 2010
School district holds town hall meeting tonight

A town hall meeting teaching students and parents how to participate in the legislative process will be held at 7 p.m., tonight at Braden River High School.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2010
Students learn about tooth care

Schindel Orthodontics visited children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch Jan. 26 to teach them about the importance of proper tooth care.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2010
Deputies keep eyes on school zone

Local law enforcement agencies again are stepping up enforcement for the school zone at State Road 70 and River Club Boulevard.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2010
Lakewood theater group earns 'superior' ratings

The Lakewood Ranch High School Drama Department earned accolades for its one-act play, '(Ab)Normal' during the International Thespian Society District 6 competition.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2010
Schools host open houses

Braden River High School will host an open house at 6:30 p.m., tonight. Rowlett Elementary will host an open house Jan. 27.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2010
East County youth sing in 'Death by Chocolate'

The jazz performance will be held Jan. 22 and Jan. 23.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 18, 2010
School to host open house

Parents and students are invited to attend an open house at Cardinal Mooney Sunday.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 14, 2010
Non-profit seeks volunteers

Explore Some More Children's Museum is seeking volunteers for an upcoming special event.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
PRECO offers $25,000 in scholarships

Peace River Electric Cooperative's charitable foundation, Operation Round Up, has set aside $25,00 in college scholarships. Ten scholarships are available.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2010
Teachers to receive classroom grants

More than 70 Manatee County school teachers will receive CaSh for Cla$$room Grants at ceremonies Jan. 13 and Jan. 20.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2010
East County kids perform with All-State Chorus

Three East County elementary school children performed at the Florida Music Educators Conference Jan. 8 in Tampa.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2010
Schools prep for second round of N1H1 vaccine

Clinics for the second round of vaccinations for local elementary school students will be held Jan. 13 through Feb. 3.

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