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Schools

Dr. Rene Salazar reviews his findings during School Advisory Council meeting at Gene Witt Elementary School.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2020
Expert finds no mold threat at Gene Witt

Expert finds no mold threat at Gene Witt

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Abby Simpson delivers 61 goodie bags at the East Manatee Fire Rescue. Courtesy photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2020
McNeal student spreads happiness to children in Lakewood Ranch

Abby's Love spread happiness to children

  • East County
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Faith Bench, a math teacher at Braden River Middle School, and her husband, Matthew, is in disbelief of her being named Educator of the Year.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2020
Simple math: She's No. 1 in Manatee County

Braden River Middle School math teacher named Educator of the Year in Manatee County

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Author Latoya Desamour talks about bullying with students at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 12, 2020
Author teaches McNeal students about bullying

Author uses personal experiences to connect with students at McNeal Elementary

  • East County
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 7, 2020
A rootin' tootin' good time at Gene Witt

A rootin' tootin' good time at Gene Witt father-daughter dance

  • East County
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USF professor Mitch Ruzek tells students about different items he found at the site.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 6, 2020
Excavation leads to numerous lessons at Alta Vista Elementary

A weeklong immersive scenario was held at Alta Vista thanks to a grant from the Education Foundation of Sarasota County.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 6, 2020
Out-of-Door Academy celebrates 95 years

The school was first founded on Siesta Key in 1924.

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Faith Bench, a math teacher at Braden River Middle School, received an award and check for being Educator of the Year.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 5, 2020
Braden River Middle teacher wins Educator of the Year

Braden River Middle School teacher wins Schools District of Manatee County's Educator of the Year

  • East County
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Bill Vogel tells the board why Florida School Board Association is the best choice.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 5, 2020
Sarasota School Board selects superintendent search firm

The board selected Florida School Board Association to lead the search for a new leader.

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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.
    By
  • 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

  • East County
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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.
    By
  • 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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  • 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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