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Pam Eubanks
August 18, 2011

Ranch graduate returns from Capitol

Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Liliana Ibarra interned at the White House this summer.

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Pam Eubanks
August 16, 2011

LECOM welcomes new students

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy hosted orientation activities for its fifth class today.

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Pam Eubanks
August 16, 2011

Preschool offers new hours

Lighthouse Kids Preschool will start new hours of operation on Monday.

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Pam Eubanks
August 12, 2011

FCCLA youths excel at nationals

Students from Lakewood Ranch and Southeast high schools and Braden River Middle School took honors at a recent conference in California

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Pam Eubanks
August 12, 2011

Manatee CEO Roundtable meets today

The upcoming Ready for School Rally is one item on the agenda.

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Loren Mayo
August 12, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: LECOM Future Physicians in Fashion

Students at LECOM (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) walked the runway at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Pam Eubanks
August 9, 2011

School district offers help line for parents

The Manatee County School District today opened a special back-to-school phone line for parents with questions about registration, bus stops and other issues.

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Jen Blanco
August 7, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Band Camp

More than 100 Braden River High students tuned up their instruments and headed out into the summer sun for the Pirates annual band camp Aug. 4. During the camp, which began Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 12, students practiced marching and learned music for this year's show 'Air,' which depicts man's imagination of flight.

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Pam Eubanks
July 30, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Storytime LIVE!

Dozens of families gathered July 30 at Kiddie Academy in Lakewood Ranch for the preschool's Storytime LIVE! event. Children enjoyed an appearance by the Pancake Pig, as well as snow cones, popcorn and arts and crafts.

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Michael Eng
July 15, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Summer Dance Camp Recital

Pint-sized dancers took the stage for the Summer Dance Camp Recital July 15 at Gullett Elementary School in Lakewood Ranch. The dancers performed a variety of routines they perfected throughout the summer camp.

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Michael Eng
July 2, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose School Red, White and Blue Celebration

Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch students donned patriotic colors and took to the parade route for the school's annual Red, White and Blue Celebration July 1. The parade featured children from several classrooms marching in costumes they created - much to the delight of parents and family members.

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Pam Eubanks
June 30, 2011

Manatee FCAT scores improve

In Manatee, 31% of elementary and middle schools saw improvement in their FCAT grades compared to last year.

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Pam Eubanks
June 30, 2011

Superintendent's contract extended

The Manatee County School Board on Monday extended Superintendent Tim McGonegal's contract through 2013.

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Pam Eubanks
June 29, 2011

Group calls to replace Superintendent Tim McGonegal, attorney

A group of concerned citizens have asked for the removal of both the district's attorney and Tim McGonegal and raised concerns over other issues. District officials say many of the accusations are unfounded.

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Pam Eubanks
June 28, 2011

Manatee school board delays budget decision

Manatee County School Board members asked Superintendent Tim McGonegal to revise his budget recommendations.

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Pam Eubanks
June 28, 2011

Committee calls for action against superintendent

An ad hoc committee on Monday called for action against the Manatee County School District's attorney and superintendent.

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Observer Staff
June 27, 2011

Lakewood Ranch teacher to run for school board

Robert Moates, a government and economics teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School, filed papers today announcing his campaign for the Manatee County School Board District 2 seat.

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Pam Eubanks
June 27, 2011

Committee challenges school district officials

The Committee for Improving Education of Children in Manatee County today will call to terminate the Manatee County School District's attorney, replace the superintendent and investigate other matters.

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Pam Eubanks
June 24, 2011

Kiddie Academy kids splash into summer (VIDEO)

Preschoolers today celebrated Water Day.

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Pam Eubanks
June 20, 2011

MTI student earns ADA scholarhips

Manatee Technical Institute student Jamie Yucha has earned an American Dental Association Scholarship.

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Pam Eubanks
June 16, 2011

Manatee's Class of 2011 nets $9 million in scholarships

Not counting Florida Bright Future Scholarships, Manatee County's public school seniors earned more than $9 million in scholarships.

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Pam Eubanks
June 15, 2011

The Economics of Education

Studies show Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton alone has an impact of $42 million on the local economy. How is higher education affecting the East County and surrounding area overall?

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Pam Eubanks
June 15, 2011

Popsicles sweeten lesson at McNeal Elementary

Students in Natasha Sinclair's fifth-grade class developed a business plan and sold popsicles to raise funds for the PTO.

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Pam Eubanks
June 15, 2011

District to change BRMS driveway

A new traffic loop on school property should help eliminate congestion on River Club Boulevard during dismissal times.

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By Bill Ferrell
June 14, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Student art show

Students from Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools showcased their artistic talents during the ComCenter Young Artist Exhibition last week.

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Pam Eubanks
June 12, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose graduation

Kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center gathered June 11 to celebrate their next step in life as the school hosted a graduation ceremony for students at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

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Jen Blanco
June 11, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Graduation

Dozens of voluntary pre-kindergarten students proudly accepted their diplomas during Kiddie Academy's graduation ceremony June 9. Each of the three VPK classes did a special presentation for their family and friends before donning their caps and gowns and receiving their diplomas. The Class of 2011 enjoyed a reception following the ceremony.

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Pam Eubanks
June 10, 2011

Manatee schools beat state average in algebra

The Manatee County School District this week learned students performed well in a new statewide math assessment.

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Jen Blanco
June 9, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Talent Show

Dozens of students at Gene Witt Elementary School displayed a wide array of talents during the school's Talent Show June 9. Students performed vocal and musical numbers, dance and gymnastics routines, martial arts and skits, among other acts, for family and friends during the two-hour performance.

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Jen Blanco
June 8, 2011

Thunder remember former pitcher

The Out-of-Door Academy renamed its baseball field the Taylor Emmons Memorial Field in honor of the 2009 graduate who was killed in an accident in December 2010.

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By Carolyn Winget
June 7, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Field Day

Children at McNeal Elementary celebrated the end of the school year with a special field day June 3.

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Pam Eubanks
June 6, 2011

LECOM breaks ground on dental school

Officials broke ground on Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's future School of Dental Medicine Saturday.

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Michael Eng
June 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Graduation

The Out-of-Door Academy celebrated its 13th Commencement June 4 at the Upper School in Lakewood Ranch. Family members and friends gathered to watch members of the Class of 2011 receive their high school diplomas.

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Pam Eubanks
June 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Graduation

Graduates of Lakewood Ranch High School proudly received their diplomas during commencement ceremony June 4 at the Manatee County Civic Center.

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Jen Blanco
June 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Graduation

More than 400 seniors received their diplomas and prepared to set sail for new adventures during Braden River High School's Commencement Ceremony June 3 at the Manatee Civic Center.

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Jen Blanco
June 3, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Talent Show

More than 30 students at Bashaw Elementary School showed off their talents during the school's talent show June 2. Students displayed a variety of talents, including singing, dancing, magic acts, tae kwon do, tumbling and more.

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