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Education
Manatee School District celebrates two educators with 50 years of service
A round of applause for those folks recently honored by Superintendent Jason Wysong for having served the Manatee School District an incredible 50 years or more and 40 years or more. Like Linda Carnes and Pat Barber. Carnes is now in her 51st year as a teacher in the district....
Twice As Nice: Parrish softball rallies to beat Gainesville to repeat as Class 5A state champs
The celebration befitted a team winning its second straight state championship. And it was fitting that a Parrish High player from last year’s title team helped bring home No. 2. Ella Romano’s one-out, walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth inning scored Carsyn Kull from second base to give the Bulls a 3-2 extra-inning victory on Friday over Gainesville in the Class 5A state title game at Legends Way Ballfields in Clermont.
Hillsborough County schools celebrate graduations
Hillsborough County commencement ceremonies kicked off May 14, with most of them being held at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall. More than 14,200 seniors are graduating from the school district this year, including 275 Chamberlain seniors who received their diplomas on Wednesday. Celebrations for Pasco County graduates will start May 28 and continue into early June.
Ian Desmond speaker at Sarasota and Manatee High School Sports Awards
Former Major League shortstop and outfielder Ian Desmond is the guest speaker at the 2024 Sarasota and Manatee High School Sports Awards Friday, May 31, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The event is produced with support from Lakewood Ranch. Desmond played 11 seasons in the big leagues with...
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