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Pam Eubanks
April 8, 2011

GALLERY: Night Under the Stars

Braden River Middle School students and their families enjoyed the 11th annual "Night Under the Stars" thanks to the school's science department. Attendees enjoyed a Star Lab Planetarium, visits from the Florida Aquarium and Lowry Park Zoo, and more, while raising funds for various school organizations.

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Pam Eubanks
April 7, 2011

GALLERY: McNeal presents 'Stone Soup'

Kindergarten students at McNeal Elementary School sang a lesson in sharing during their production of "Stone Soup, A Rock Opera" April 5. The musical featured a special appearance by several pre-kindergarten students as well.

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Pam Eubanks
April 7, 2011

GALLERY: Tara Math-tacle

Thanks to a $1,000 Toshiba math and science grant, children at Tara Elementary school this week are making their way through a special Math-tacle course. During their physical education class time, students work their way through nearly a dozen obstacles, pausing before each one to solve math problems.

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Jen Blanco
April 6, 2011

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bridget Lanier

Braden River sophomore Bridget Lanier won the long jump and the high jump helping lead the Lady Pirates to a first-place victory at the Palmetto Relays April 1.

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Pam Eubanks
April 5, 2011

Nolan FFA students advance

Nolan Middle School students Mollie Rainwater and Brooke Troyer will compete in a state level FFA Association competition later this month.

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Jen Blanco
March 31, 2011

GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Jump for Fun

Students at Bashaw Elementary School showed off their jump-roping skills during the school's annual Jump for Fun event March 30. Fifth-grade students demonstrated a variety of jump-roping tricks before the rest of the school joined in on the fun.

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Jen Blanco
March 30, 2011

GALLERY: Phayre Family Celebration

Kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town danced their hearts out in celebration after fellow classmate Cameron Phayre and his family were named the third-prize winners of the Family Dance-off March 30. In honor of the Phayre family's victory, Primrose presented a $15,000 check to All Children's Hospital. The Phayre family also received a check for $1,500.

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Pam Eubanks
March 30, 2011

McNeal fourth-grader wins local spelling bee finals

McNeal student Anissa Murgo spelled correctly 'pitchblende' to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee Local Finals. She will compete in the national competition June 1-2 in Washington, D.C.

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Pam Eubanks
March 30, 2011

Nolan student navigates way to Florida Geo Bee

Eighth-grader Anay Patel will compete in the 2011 Florida Geographic Bee at Jacksonville University.

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Observer Staff
March 29, 2011

BRE student sings national anthem (VIDEO)

Braden River Elementary School student Julia Gennocro sang the national anthem before the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training game March 23 at McKechnie Field.

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Michael Eng
March 28, 2011

GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Renaissance

Lakewood Ranch High School students enjoyed an afternoon of art and entertainment as part of the school's Renaissance program March 25. The school's jazz band, theater students and Silver Stars dance team performed.

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Michael Eng
March 25, 2011

Can you spell, C-H-A-M-P?

McNeal Elementary School fourth-grader Anissa Murgo won the Scripps National Spelling Bee Local Finals March 24 at St. Joseph Catholic School. Now, she'll represent the county at the national bee June 1-2 in Washington, D.C.

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Jen Blanco
March 25, 2011

GALLERY: Braden River Elementary NED Assembly

Students at Braden River Elementary School learned about becoming champions at school and in life during a special NED Show Assembly March 24. NED stresses the importance of never giving up, encouraging others and doing your best.

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Michael Eng
March 24, 2011

GALLERY: Reptiles visit Love Comes First Preschool

Reptiles from Sarasota Jungle Gardens slithered into the East County's Love Comes First Preschool March 24 -- much to the delight of the students. Special guests included a Burmese python, a Moroccan uromastyx, a green iguana and an American alligator.

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Jen Blanco
March 21, 2011

GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Father-Daughter Dance

Dressed in their Sunday best, dozens of girls at Gene Witt Elementary School enjoyed an evening with the special men in their lives during the school's annual Father-Daughter Dance March 18. The girls danced the night away with their dads, got their pictures taken and enjoyed ice cream sundaes and other tasty treats.

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Jen Blanco
March 20, 2011

GALLERY: McNeal Elementary Bingo Night

Dozens of McNeal Elementary School students and their families enjoyed an evening of fun and games during the school's annual Bingo Night March 18. Students played several rounds of Bingo while snacking on hot dogs and potato chips.

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Pam Eubanks
March 18, 2011

GALLERY: Cadets honored

The Sarasota-Manatee Chapter of the Reserve Officers Association on March 17 honored 12 Junior ROTC cadets from Sarasota and Manatee counties during a ceremony at the Lakewood Ranch Holiday Inn.

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Pam Eubanks
March 17, 2011

GALLERY: LECOM student fundraiser

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's International Medicine Society on March 15 hosted a special dinner, silent auction and guest speaker fundraiser to support medical students who provide medical services and educational programs in under-served and disaster-stricken countries.

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Pam Eubanks
March 15, 2011

Manatee schools schedule kindergarten roundups

Manatee County Public Schools will host registration for kindergarten students in the East County between March 30 and May 12.

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Jen Blanco
March 4, 2011

GALLERY: Lighthouse Kids Preschool Trike-A-Thon

More than 35 children strapped on their helmets and peddled their hearts out during Lighthouse Kids Preschool's 7th annual Trike-A-Thon. Once they were done peddling, the students enjoyed pizza and other snacks. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Over the past seven years, the preschool has raised more than $13,500.

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Pam Eubanks
March 4, 2011

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: BRE Hall of Democracy

Second-grade students at Braden River Elementary School shared what they learned about citizenship, U.S. history and the democratic process during their Hall of Democracy event this week.

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Pam Eubanks
March 4, 2011

Tara presents 'Once Upon a Dream' (VIDEO)

Tara Elementary School students brought the story of Cinderella to life with the musical, "Once Upon a Dream," March 3.

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Pam Eubanks
March 3, 2011

GALLERY: Dr. Seuss' birthday

Children at Kiddie Academy celebrated the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss March 2 with special activities. They even enjoyed a lunch of green eggs and ham.

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Pam Eubanks
March 2, 2011

GALLERY: Hall of Democracy

Children Braden River Elementary School learned about their country's history, citizenship and democratic processes during the second grade's annual Hall of Democracy event. Festivities included presentations about U.S. presidents and states, as well as voting in the "Great Cookie Election."

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Pam Eubanks
March 1, 2011

Local educators learn about STEM

Four Manatee County educators attended the Children's Engineering Convention in Virginia Feb. 20-26.

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Michael Eng
February 27, 2011

GALLERY: McNeal Winter Carnival

Despite its name, McNeal Elementary School's Winter Carnival felt more like a spring fling Feb. 26. Guests enjoyed carnival games and treats, a performance by the Lakewood Ranch High School Silver Stars and more.

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Pam Eubanks
February 26, 2011

GALLERY: Freedom Father/Daughter Dance

Girls at Freedom Elementary School danced the night away with their fathers during the school's annual Father/Daughter Dance Feb. 25.

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Pam Eubanks
February 25, 2011

GALLERY: Tara Run-a-Thon

Children ran to their hearts' delight during Tara Elementary School's annual Run-A-Thon fund-raiser Feb. 25. After they'd finished running, students enjoyed ice-cold water and popsicles.

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Pam Eubanks
February 25, 2011

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: McNeal hits big numbers

McNeal Elementary School children have spent the last 28 days brandishing pencil and paper as they completed a total of 100,000 math problems. Students enjoyed a special school-wide celebration this morning.

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Pam Eubanks
February 25, 2011

GALLERY: McNeal Math Celebration (WITH VIDEO)

Children at McNeal Elementary School today gathered at the school's bus loop to celebrate the completion of 100,000 math problems by students in just 28 days. As part of the festivities, Principal Norma Scott raced Assistant Principal Kathy Price in a math-inspired obstacle course.

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Michael Eng
February 23, 2011

Every Day is a Win

At just 1 year old, Adrian Littlejohn already is showing he inherited strength from his parents, Lakewood Ranch coach Anthony Littlejohn and his wife, Ivette. Last November, Adrian was diagnosed with AT/RT, a rare pediatric cancer. He has been fighting ever since.

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Pam Eubanks
February 23, 2011

ON GUARD

Lakewood Ranch High School's winter guard made final preparations on Feb. 17 for the a color guard competition at Plant City High School Feb. 19. The group's competition show is themed, "Mirrors ... Reflections of the Soul."

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Pam Eubanks
February 18, 2011

GALLERY: College and Career Fair

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School learned about job and educational opportunities during the school's College and Career Fair Feb. 18.

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Pam Eubanks
February 18, 2011

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gullett Elementary (VIDEO)

Puppy raisers from Southeastern Guide Dogs visited fourth- and fifth-grade students at Gullett Elementary School Thursday. The East County Observer caught up with students after the presentation to see what they learned.

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Pam Eubanks
February 17, 2011

GALLERY: Guide dogs at Gullett

Gullett Elementary School's Student Council kicked off an upcoming fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs by hosting a presentation by puppy raisers at the school Feb. 17. Students will collect items, such as blankets, towels and puppy toys, from Feb. 22 to March 18.

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Michael Eng
February 13, 2011

GALLERY: BRE Father/Daughter Dance

Braden River Elementary School's girls celebrated a special night with their dads during the school's annual Father/Daughter Dance Feb. 11. The girls came decked out in party dresses and corsages and hit the dance floor as the deejay spun tunes.

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