One thing that seems to be never-ending in the School District of Manatee County is construction.
With the population continuing to explode in Manatee County, it seems like the work never is done. Three main construction projects are currently progressing in East County schools.
The most prominent is the building of the new Lake Manatee K-8, located at 17210 Academic Avenue in Lakewood Ranch. The elementary section of the project opens Aug. 11 on the first day of the new school year. Work crews are putting the finishing touches on the school but should be finished in time for opening day. The middle school portion on the campus is scheduled to be ready in August 2026…