Schools

16+ hour, 18+ min ago   (541+ words) Bradenton could become Point Park University’s new performing arts school campus. [ Google ] Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you must be a Times subscriber to contribute. Log in......

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (581+ words) As the strains of “Fame, the Musical” fade from the Manatee Performing Arts Center’s August run, Bradenton and Manatee County leaders move forward with Point Park University of Pittsburgh to create a performing arts school downtown. By CINDY LANE, Tampa…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (404+ words) BRADENTON, FL — A Pennsylvania university is exploring the possibility of establishing a presence in downtown Bradenton, with a performing arts program among the potential offerings, city officials said in a news release. Discussions between Pittsburgh’s Point Park University and the…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (280+ words) Updated on: August 13, 2026 / 10:43 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh This week, Point Park University and the City of Bradenton, Florida, announced they are in the process of exploring a partnership that could one day lead to a PPU location in Bradenton. As…...

1+ mon, 6+ hour ago   (145+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. — Bradenton could soon have a new university presence downtown as Point Park University explores a partnership with the city that would start with its Conservatory of Performing Arts. The Pittsburgh-based university and Bradenton are looking at how existing…...

1+ mon, 9+ hour ago   (288+ words) Point Park UniversityPoint Park University and the City of Bradenton, Fla., announced today that they are exploring a potential partnership to establish a future university location in Bradenton. Early planning for the potential branch focuses on Point Park’s Conservatory of…...

1+ mon, 13+ hour ago   (561+ words) Point Park University is considering opening a location in Bradenton, Fla. Early planning includes a focus on Point Park’s elite Conservatory of Performing Arts, as Bradenton officials are looking to revitalize their downtown area with an emphasis on culture, said…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1399+ words) Sharon Itts, a science teacher at Braden River High School, began her career not as an educator but as a scientist. She teaches marine biology and does as many hands-on activities with her students as she can in her classroom....

3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (159+ words) School District of Manatee County 100 Years of Excellence: The Legacy of Manatee Elementary School School District of Manatee County For more than 100 years, Manatee Elementary School has inspired generations of students, empowered lifelong learners, and created memories that continue to…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (113+ words) William Rennagel (Class of 1960) The honorees join 52 alumni honored by the Manatee High School Alumni Association since 1994. By CINDY LANE, Tampa Bay Beacons BRADENTON — The Manatee High School Alumni Association recognized six community leaders on May 21 for their lifetime contributions…...