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Schools

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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 11, 2019
Tasty time for grandparents in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Elementary School students relish eating with grandparents during luncheon

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Former B.D. Gullett Elementary School principal Shirin Gibson will take on a new role as the executive director of curriculum and professional learning for the School District of Manatee County.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 11, 2019
Former Gullett Elementary principal earns new role with School District of Manatee County

Former Gullett Elementary principal takes on new position for School District of Manatee County

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 10, 2019
School board finalizes 2019-20 budget, millage rate

$874 million passes by 3-2 vote, with objections raised over reliance on reserve funds.

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From left, Braden River Middle School sixth-graders Ehab Bakhet, 11, Kyle Page, 11, and Peyton Lyn, 11, eat lunch in the cafeteria. Enlarging the cafeteria is one of the proposed renovations for the middle school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 4, 2019
Board considers Braden River Middle renovations

School Board of Manatee County to consider renovations at Braden River Middle

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  • Eric Garwood
  • September 2, 2019
Manatee, Sarasota leaders confirm classes open on Tuesday

Weather likely to be similar to typical summertime.

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Spectators to football games and other sporting events must use clear bags now for their belongings. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2019
Manatee County School District imposes 'clear bag' policy

Spectators at athletic events must carry belongings in clear bags starting tonight.

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Braden River High School senior Jacob Sowards, 17, left, helps senior Ryan Stroup, 17, with a design for Captain's Cargo social media.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • August 28, 2019
Marketing students pick the right cargo

Braden River High School students see record-breaking sales with Captain's Cargo

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The cast and crew of Lakewood Ranch High School's "Adventures of a Comic Book Artist" take photos to commemorate their trip to Scotland for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 28, 2019
Students take their act to the Fringe

Lakewood Ranch High School drama students perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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The event will be held at State College of Florida's Lakewood Ranch campus. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2019
State College of Florida offers leadership course in Lakewood Ranch

Leadership Boot Camp on agenda for State College of Florida, Leadership Simplified in Sarasota-Manatee area.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2019
Back-to-school moves

Back to School Dance benefits PTO projects at R. Dan Nolan Middle School.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 22, 2019
Sarasota Schools administrator selected for Reading Recovery board

Assistant Superintendent Laura Kingsley will serve a three-year term.

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University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee student Justin Pelletier helps Freedom Elementary School fifth-graders prepare for a science experiment during his final internship to complete the elementary education program.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • August 21, 2019
District strikes deal to land teachers

USFSM students guaranteed jobs with School District of Manatee County

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Mona Jain Middle School sixth-grader Emery Houston, 11, anxiously waits to enter the answer to an online quiz on a new laptop.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • August 21, 2019
Technology brings class to the future

New opportunities with new technology

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Performers with the Circus Arts Conservatory perform aerial Lyra. File Photo
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 20, 2019
Sarasota High and Circus Arts Conservatory partner for magnet program

The program allows up to 50 students from around Sarasota County to take classes in the circus arts.

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The complex will feature a new synthetic turf and regulation track. Photo courtsey
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 15, 2019
Cardinal Mooney undergoes $3 million renovation

The renovation includes a new athletic complex and updated classrooms.

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