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Beth Grogan, a Lakewood Ranch resident who started Magic of Mittens, works with Stefani Heidenthal, Nolan's FBLA adviser, to collect items for families in need.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 27, 2019
Nolan Middle School students warm hearts with mittens project

Nolan Middle FBLA students warm hearts with Magic of Mittens project in Manatee County

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 27, 2019
School board considering policy to allow administration of medical marijuana

The policy would make the school board compliant with state law.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 27, 2019
Three-peat for Braden River's Marching Band of Pirates

Braden River High School takes top prize in 3A state band championship, Lakewood Ranch High places third in 4A

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Graham Ellis, a Navy veteran and member of VFW Post 12055, slowly takes the cloth off the seal in honor of the Navy. Ellis' daughter, Carly McCarthy, was an executive officer in Braden River High School's JROTC program in 2016.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 27, 2019
Wall of Honor dedicated at Braden River High

Braden River High School's new Wall of Honor to recognize veterans

  • East County
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Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School registrar Patty Lee said the school had choice available to incoming kindergarten students for the 2019-2020 school year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2019
As Manatee Schools approaches open school choice, parents still worry

Open enrollment for all ages opens Dec. 2, but joining siblings not a guarantee.

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Wynn Watson and Hartley Aultman pull pasta, sauce, soup, stuffing, canned vegetables and other items from their cart after a busy morning of shopping. They found everything on their lists.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2019
Primrose students turn their labor into a Thanksgiving dinner for those in need

Kindergartners shop for Mayors Feed the Hungry program.

  • East County
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Vehicles waiting in line to pick up children as school lets out at B.D. Gullett Elementary School spill onto Wood Fern Terrace. Stopping in traffic lanes there now will be prohibited.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2019
Parking restrictions tighten in Manatee County school zones

Commissioners add areas around three Lakewood Ranch schools to an existing no stopping or standing ordinance.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 22, 2019
Walk-a-thon gobbles up funds in Lakewood Ranch.

Mona Jain Middle School students, faculty and staff enjoy first-ever walk a thon before Thanksgiving break.

  • East County
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 20, 2019
Sarasota Libraries, schools partner to bring learning tools to students

The two organizations partnered to bring ONEPass, a program that contains a variety of learning tools, to the county.

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Caroline Zucker
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 20, 2019
Zucker chosen as Sarasota School Board Chair

Caroline Zucker will serve as board chair in her last year on the board.

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Mariamarie Soto Negron, a kindergarten student enjoys playing on the playground at B.D. Gullett Elementary School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 20, 2019
School District of Manatee County rezoning approval appeases GreyHawk parents

School Board of Manatee County approves redistricting for several East County schools

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Out-of-Door Academy seniors Andrew Dowdell and Brian Lutton are working to convert Lutton's golf cart from gas to solar power. They will then use it as a model to convert ODA's eight golf carts to solar power.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 20, 2019
ODA students drive toward alternative fuels

ODA seniors have drive for alternative fuels

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Paisley Gabbard and Wesley Hoben, first graders at Gene Witt Elementary School, work on an assignment during class.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 20, 2019
Mold concerns Gene Witt parents

Concerns of mold persist at Gene Witt as school board votes for complete renovation

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 14, 2019
Community calls for action as Bowden agrees to step down

The school board will vote on a "mutual separation agreement" that would terminate Bowden's contract Dec. 31.

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Booker High Students interact in the new ILA classroom for the first time.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 14, 2019
New classrooms help three high schools focus on reading

The classrooms were made possible thanks to grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation and The Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.

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