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Manatee County is converting 15 schools into shelters as Hurricane Ian approaches. (File photo)
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 26, 2022
Manatee schools shift to evacuation shelters

The Manatee County School District closes schools Tuesday until further notice ahead of Hurricane Ian.

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Sheriff Kurt Hoffman, County Administrator Jonathan Lewis, Emergency Management Director Ed McCrane and Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen address the media during a news conference Monday.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • September 26, 2022
Sarasota County orders evacuation of most-vulnerable zone

County and city leaders have declared a local state of emergency.

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School Board member James Golden, Superintendent Cynthia Saunders, Lakewood Ranch High School's mascot and Lakewood Ranch High Principal Dustin Dahlquist move dirt for the groundbreaking. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High, Freedom Elementary break ground on new additions

The new additions to the Manatee County schools will help address growth in east Bradenton.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 22, 2022
Bashaw Elementary hosts Hispanic Heritage Festival

Students have fun dancing, doing arts and crafts and presenting projects on famous Latinos.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 21, 2022
Braden River High students host 'Night of Magic' cabaret show

The student-led cabaret show dazzles the crowd with a little magic.

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Heidi Gillen and Melody Filewich sell Lakewood Ranch High School Marching Mustangs merchandise during a football game. Merchandise is one way band parents raise money for the school's band program.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 21, 2022
East Bradenton band parents along for the ride during marching season

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school parents dedicate hundreds of hours to support their students in marching band.

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Lola Johnson dances with the Braden River Dance Company during the second ensemble performance. The dance company danced to a remix version of "Into the Unknown." (File photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch schools receive funding for visual, performing arts

The 1-mill property tax referendum is providing $2.5 million for visual and performing arts programs, offering more opportunities for students.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2022
40 Sarasota students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

Finalists can ultimately win money for college.

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The University of South Florida has won approval to build $39 million housing and student center on its Sarasota-Manatee campus. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Louis Llovio
  • September 15, 2022
Housing heading to USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus

The university has won approval to build an approximately $39 million housing and student center on the campus.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 14, 2022
Children's musician performs for Tara Elementary students

Tara Elementary students sing and dance along to dozens of Jack Hartmann songs.

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The Mustangs defense could not stop Braden River junior Trayvon Pinder (7), who ran for 197 yards and three touchdowns thanks to holes like this one opened by the Pirates offensive line. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 14, 2022
Braden River retains its superiority over Lakewood Ranch

Pirates running back Trayvon Pinder runs over Mustangs with 197 yards rushing and three touchdowns.

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The starting salary for teachers has increased to $55,177. (File photo)
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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 13, 2022
School District of Manatee County increases teacher pay

The starting salary for a Manatee County teacher will be $55,177, up from $52,910.

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Bella Rubal, a first grade teacher at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School, says it's a dream come true to be teaching at her former elementary school. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 13, 2022
East Bradenton teachers return to their former schools in the new school year

New teaching jobs created a homecoming as former East County students returned to their alma maters as educators.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 7, 2022
USF Sarasota-Manatee students pay tribute to 9/11 victims

Students put down 2,977 flags in support of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Lakewood Ranch beach volleyball player Ashley Pater said her court intelligence and communication skills are what make her an elite player. (Photo courtesy of Lorraine Pater.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch beach volleyball player conquers national circuit

Next up for Ashley Pater is the 2022 FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Championships.

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