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The Lakewood Ranch High JROTC Color Guard assists Freedom Elementary students Richard Garst and Brantley Deines raise the American Flag.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2010
Students let freedom ring

Freedom Elementary School students, faculty and staff showed their patriotism during the school's annual Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Remembrance Ceremony Nov. 12. During the ceremony, the school honored our veterans, active military and first responders in support of Veterans Day.

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Jonathan Ray played "Taps" to end the ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2010
Braden River Middle honors veterans

Students at Braden River Middle School celebrated Veterans Day with a special Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony Nov. 10 in the school's courtyard. The event featured patriotic performances by band, chorus and orchestra students, guest speakers and the unveiling of a new commemorative tile for the Veterans Wall of Honor, among other activities.

  • East County
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Zaylon Freeman is proud of the veterans who have fought for this country.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, The East County Observer headed to Braden River Middle School this week to find out what students think about the holiday and why it's important.

  • East County
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One of Aaron Stone's first lessons for his new drama students was to write raps.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 10, 2010
Braden River welcomes new drama teacher

Although new to this post, Aaron Stone is not new to the Pirates. He helped Band Director Kendall Carrier build the marching program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2010
Skype connects author, East County students

'Skeleton Creek' series author Patrick Carman chatted with students at Braden River Middle School Nov. 3.

  • East County
  • Schools
Noah Burg was one of about 80 children to participate in the event. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2010
Special-needs kids take to the waves

About 80 special-needs children ages 3 to 17 headed to Siesta Key Beach Nov. 6 for the Hang 10 for Autism event, which was organized by the Center for Autism Research and Education. Participants were matched with a seasoned surfer and volunteer before heading to the water to learn to surf, skim board or paddle board. The Compound Boardshop was the event's primary sponsor.

  • East County
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Veteran John Fiala explained the G.I. bill to students.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Freedom Elementary

Four local veterans shared their military experiences with students at Freedom Elementary School Nov. 8 as part of "Bring a Vet to School" day, organized through BrightHouse Networks and the History Channel. Veterans also demonstrated how to fold the U.S. flag during the hourlong presentation.

  • East County
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Dr. Lora Brown presented information about how prescription and other drugs affect the body.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2010
High school hosts Drug Facts Week event

Lakewood Ranch High School today hosted Dr. Lora Brown, a pain management doctor, as part of a presentation for National Drug Facts Week.

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Harrison Keaser, 3, couldn't wait to slide down the slide with his older sister, Grace, 7.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2010
Imagine students enjoy fall fun

Students at The Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch celebrated the change in season with their 3rd annual Fall Festival Nov. 6. Students enjoyed face painting, bounce houses, carnival-style games, music and refreshments, among other activities.

  • East County
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Kindergarten teacher Stacy Freeman walked right alongside her students.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2010
Walkin' Wildcats

McNeal Elementary School students braved the chilly weather Nov. 5, as they spent part of the day outside during the school's 3rd annual Walkathon. In addition to raising more than $13,600 for the school, students enjoyed music, refreshments and a catapult launch, among other activities.

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Lakewood Ranch will perform in exhibition following the competition.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 5, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music in Motion

Lakewood Ranch High School will host its eighth annual Music in Motion Marching Band Field and Competition Show Saturday night.

  • East County
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About 70 students at Braden River Middle School were invited to attend a Skype web conference with author Patrick Carman.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Braden River Middle

What happens when an author combines good old book reading with mini-movies you watch for the next part of the story? - the "Skeleton Creek" book series! The series by Patrick Carman has been a hit with students at Braden River Middle School for the last year. Students in the school's dropout prevention and Exceptional Student Education programs got to speak with the author via Skype Nov. 4.

  • East County
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Jillian Koenig and the Pirates mascot handed out goodies to the kids as they arrived.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 2, 2010
Pirates share school spirit at BRE

Dancers, cheerleaders and drummers from Braden River High School put on a spirited display Oct. 22 at Braden River Elementary School. The elementary students had a blast watching the high-schoolers perform.

  • East County
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Janelle Silva, Hannah Oesincs, Mackenzie Moritz and Cassie Wilson danced the night away.
  • By Gene Venditti
  • November 2, 2010
Imagine School parties at Halloween dance

Middle school students at Imagine School of Lakewood Ranch scared up a good time at a Halloween dance Oct. 22. Students grooved with their glowsticks to classics like Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and also enjoyed parent-provided treats of brownies, cupcakes, nachos and cookies.

  • East County
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This year's Primrose parade featured a plethora of different costumes.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 31, 2010
Costumed kids parade at Primrose

Buzz Lightyear, Batman and even Nintendo's Super Mario made an appearance at Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch's Parade of Costumes Oct. 29. Following the parade, the costumed kids returned to their classrooms for a Halloween party.

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