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Vinnie Portell
January 22, 2025

Bashaw Elementary plants garden to further campus improvement project

The school garden will be used for cooking, math, science lessons — and lunch.

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Vinnie Portell
January 19, 2025

Lakewood Ranch Prep students explore science of the modern world

Projects on AI, Wi-Fi and cellphone radiation show how far science fairs have come.

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Vinnie Portell
January 15, 2025

Braden River Middle gets creative to keep students on track

Motivational programs have put Braden River Middle on the cusp of an "A" school status.

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Vinnie Portell
January 8, 2025

Out-of-Door Academy student wins Congressional App Challenge

Manav Pulluru's app, SafeHaven AI, helps the elderly avoid falls

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Vinnie Portell
January 8, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High student creates 'Science Stars' to inspire tweens

Yulia Morales hopes to show kids how science can be fun with monthly experiments.

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Liz Ramos
January 2, 2025

Redistricting among issues Manatee schools will face in 2025

With five new schools opening by 2027, the School Board of Manatee County will have to approve new school zones.

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Vinnie Portell
January 1, 2025

McNeal Elementary teacher named a finalist for Educator of the Year

Through her 18 years of teaching, Stacy Freeman's work goes beyond the classroom

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Vinnie Portell
December 27, 2024

Braden River senior helps JROTC team have a shot at air rifle tournament

Rachel Walmsley is floating on air after winning her region's air rifle match.

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Liz Ramos
December 10, 2024

Manatee finds success recruiting from within school communities

Parents have been inspired to become paraprofessionals, teachers and administrators.

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Liz Ramos
December 10, 2024

Dr. Mona Jain Middle School starts FFA program

Students begin to work with plants and rabbits and will start with chickens next semester.

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Liz Ramos
December 3, 2024

Braden River High JROTC cadets volunteer for Habitat for Humanity

Cadets help refurbish a home for new owners as a service project.

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Liz Ramos
December 2, 2024

Braden River Middle principal named Manatee's Principal of the Year

Kimberlain Zenon grew with Braden River Middle, going from parent to teacher to principal.

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Liz Ramos
December 1, 2024

Gene Witt Elementary School celebrates its 30th anniversary

Founding teachers say the family atmosphere and values of the school stay strong 30 years after it was built.

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Liz Ramos
November 22, 2024

McNeal Elementary hosts annual kindergarten Thanksgiving program

Kindergartners sing and gobble the night away.

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Liz Ramos
November 21, 2024

Lakewood Ranch's Willis Elementary hosts fall field day

Field day activities put students into the competitive spirit.

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Liz Ramos
November 20, 2024

New Manatee County School Board members primed for the post

Board members say they are focused on learning more about each other while prioritizing areas such as early literacy.

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Liz Ramos
November 19, 2024

Braden River High marching band claims state 2A title

The Marching Band of Pirates win first place, and Parrish Community High's Pride of Parrish Marching Band placed fourth in the same division.

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Liz Ramos
November 13, 2024

Braden River Middle principal named Manatee County's Principal of the Year

Kimberlain Zenon-Richardson has lead Braden River Middle School since 2019.

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Liz Ramos
November 6, 2024

Manatee River Artists Guild's donations bring students new opportunities

Haile Middle School students visit museums and Freedom Elementary students explore new artistic mediums.

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Observer Staff
November 1, 2024

USF Sarasota-Manatee chancellor to retire

Karen Holbrook has led the campus through significant growth.

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Liz Ramos
October 31, 2024

Manatee County students to make up educational time lost from hurricanes

Changes to the academic calendar have been announced for this school year.

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Liz Ramos
October 30, 2024

New K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch has a name

The School Board of Manatee County unanimously voted to name the school Lake Manatee K-8.

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Liz Ramos
October 23, 2024

Finalists determined for new east Bradenton K-8 school name

The School District of Manatee County is seeking the public's input on the final list of names for the school being constructed off Uihlein Road.

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Liz Ramos
October 23, 2024

Motivational speaker talks resiliency with Lakewood Ranch Prep students

After students face school threats and two hurricanes, Anthony Razzano shares his story of overcoming adversity.

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Liz Ramos
October 23, 2024

Manatee County schools adds athletics to 1-mill property tax referendum

Funding for athletics could be used for equipment, transportation, athletic trainers and more.

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Liz Ramos
October 22, 2024

Manatee schools tax referendum collection doubles since inception

Since the 1-mill property tax referendum was first implemented in 2018-2019, the funds collected have risen from $37.3 million to $75.5 million.

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Liz Ramos
October 18, 2024

Hurricanes have financial impacts on school districts in Manatee County

The School District of Manatee County budgets $1.5 million annually for schools to serve as shelters.

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Liz Ramos
October 15, 2024

Manatee school board candidates discuss hot topics

From the 1-mill property tax referendum to parental rights, Heather Felton and Mark Stanoch share their thoughts on important issues schools are facing.

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Liz Ramos
October 13, 2024

School District of Manatee County adds early literacy funds to referendum

If approved, part of the funding will go toward expanding literacy programs in Manatee schools.

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Liz Ramos
October 8, 2024

Track and field Olympian talks goal-setting with Haile Middle sixth graders

Richard Thompson shares his success story with Advanced Scholar Program students.

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Liz Ramos
October 2, 2024

Construction continues on two east Bradenton campuses

Haile Middle School nears completion on its renovation and addition while Tara Elementary is nearly half complete.

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Liz Ramos
October 1, 2024

Manatee County school district unveils opening plans for K-8 school

The K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch will be open for voluntary enrollment for certain families.

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Liz Ramos
September 25, 2024

School Board of Manatee County adds safety and security to tax referendum

If renewed, the 1-mill property tax referendum will support providing security at after-school events and funding security enhancements.

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Liz Ramos
September 24, 2024

Imagine Schools at Lakewood Ranch reimagines school vision

Ashley Allen, the principal, institutes a new character development program.

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Liz Ramos
September 21, 2024

McNeal Elementary School cultivates peace

The school's annual Peace Day brings students together to demonstrate their commitment to peace.

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Liz Ramos
September 18, 2024

2 Lakewood Ranch Preparatory students arrested for making written threats

The 14-year-old students were charged with written/electronic threats to kill.

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