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Senior Colin Castro dressed in 1980s fashion while junior Kaylen Rivers represented the 1970s. Castro was going for a "Miami Vice" look.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 5, 2020
95 and counting for ODA

Out-of-Door Academy's campus in Lakewood Ranch celebrates 95th year on 95th day of school

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Freshmen CJ Tufano and Nicholas Harlin, senior Alex Kraus, sophomores Aldan Rossnagel and Aaron Lourie and senior Gabby Macogay will have the audience laughing during a beach scene.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 5, 2020
'Here we go again' at Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High School theater department performs "Mamma Mia!"

  • East County
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 4, 2020
McNeal's Grandparents Day a first for some but last for others

McNeal's Grandparents Day a first for some but last for others

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2020
Hockey lessons are electric at Tara Elementary School

The Lightning's Build the Thunder program returned to Tara Elementary School in Bradenton.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 30, 2020
Myakka City Elementary's literacy night one for the books

Myakka City Elementary's literacy night one for the books

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Braden Jacobsen, a second grader at Freedom Elementary School, carefully cuts the eyes for his paper mouse sculpture. Jacobsen says he likes the mouse sculpture because it's something he can put in his room.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
Picture of generosity in East County

East County teachers overwhelmed by donation for art programs

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Martha Stroup, senior school secretary at Freedom Elementary School.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
East County school employees earn support honors

East County school employees finalists for Support Employee of the Year

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Lakewood Ranch senior forward Jacob Jordan (8) goes for a header against Manatee High. He had two goals in the game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 29, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs appear poised for playoff run

Lakewood Ranch boys soccer is a threat yet again.

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Krista Francies, assistant principal, calls out students' names as their parents arrive to pick students up after school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
Law causes change to student pick-up at Braden River Elementary

New law causes Braden River Elementary to adjust dismissal procedures.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 24, 2020
Night of memories at Freedom Elementary

Night of memories at Freedom Elementary School

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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 24, 2020
Gene Witt kindergartners celebrate 100th day of school

Gene Witt Elementary kindergartners celebrate 100th day of school

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Dani Butler, a member of Hope Assemblies, tells the girls at Braden River Middle School they have a voice and should be empowered to use it after sharing her story of how she got out of a bad relationship.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 24, 2020
Love can't hurt in East County

Braden River Middle School students are challenged to carry the love on campus.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 23, 2020
Sarasota school Board discusses safety funds, rental policies

The district has about $2 million left to address safety at district campuses.

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Mitsi Corcoran is being paid $207,000 a year as acting superintendent.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 23, 2020
Superintendent search firms narrowed to two

The school board will hear presentations from Florida School Boards Association and Ray & Associates, Inc. at its Feb. 4 meeting.

  • Sarasota
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  • Liz Ramos
  • January 22, 2020
Showcase of talent at Braden River High School

Showcase of talent at Braden River High School

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