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Tampa Bay Mobile Mammography brings 3D screening straight to patients. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota County Schools offers mobile mammography screenings

More than 270 participated in the pilot program, which was at 18 district locations.

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Aqila Patel, a Braden River High School senior, plays xylophone as part of the pit in the band.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 16, 2019
Braden River, Lakewood Ranch high school bands march with meaning

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school bands compete with shows personal to them

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School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders. File photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 16, 2019
Education Practices Commission rejects DOE's settlement with Superintendent Cynthia Saunders

School District of Manatee County superintendent to remain focused after settlement rejection

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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 13, 2019
Pirates carry on homecoming bonfire in Bradenton

Braden River High School's homecoming bonfire a tradition of fun

  • East County
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 11, 2019
Sarasota County Schools announces Principal of the Year

Brentwood Elementary School's John Weida is the Principal of the Year and Booker High's Merlin Schenk is the Assistant Principal of the Year.

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Lisa Fisher and Rep. Greg Steube
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 9, 2019
Sarasota employee selected as 17th Congressional District MVP

Lisa Fisher was awarded for her work with Sarasota County Schools' Reading Recovery program.

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School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders
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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 9, 2019
State's settlement with School District of Manatee County superintendent rejected

Education Practices Commission rejects settlement with School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders

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Eighth-grader Gianna Silipo attempts to brush Libby, left, and Lennon, right, at the same time. Silipo said she enjoys taking care of the pigs because they're loving.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 9, 2019
Haile Middle School pigs get new pen

New swine facility at Haile Middle School causes students to never want to leave

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From left, Lakewood Ranch High School senior Mariette Tomlinson, Braden River High School senior Madigan Wilford and Lakewood Ranch High School senior Joey Robertson beam with pride claiming the top prizes in the essay contest.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 2, 2019
Constitution's blessings praised in essays from East County seniors

Three East County seniors claim top prizes in School District of Manatee County's Constitution Day essay contest

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Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School second grade teacher Martha Ferra, left, is teaching with her daughter, third grade teacher Xiomara Cappiello, for the first time.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 2, 2019
Teaching together at McNeal Elementary School

Teaching runs in the family at McNeal Elementary School

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Lakewood Ranch High School senior Claire Davidson is a 2020 National Merit Scholar semifinalist. She earned a score of 1470 on the PSAT.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 2, 2019
East County students score big on PSAT

Three East County seniors qualify as National Merit Scholar semifinalists

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Wyatt Hossenlopp, runs after the ball while Jake Morales and Aidan Levine fight for it during a scrimmage game of hockey.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 2, 2019
Nolan Middle School students hooked on hockey

Tampa Bay Lightning Street Team introduces hockey at Nolan Middle School

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Fourth-grade teachers Lee Anne Durkee, Sarah Body and Danielle Herrmann join Chompy, the mascot,. Body was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2018.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 1, 2019
Gullett Gators take up the fight in Lakewood Ranch

B.D. Gullett Elementary School in Lakewood Ranch has pink out to support teacher fighting breast cancer

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Bear Mancinni has always had an interest in local government and has attended school board meetings from a young age.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 30, 2019
Sarasota student wants to lower the school board voting age

Bear Mancinni has always had an interest in government. His newest venture is getting the voting age for Sarasota School Board elections lowered to 16.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 27, 2019
Students walk miles for education in Lakewood Ranch

Willis Elementary in Lakewood Ranch hosts its annual walk-a-thon.

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