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Ian Swaby
May 15, 2025

Sarasota students write letters about Florida for Virginia third grader

A letter from a Virginia third grader's class asked what life is like in Florida. Sarasota students provide answers.

Sarasota
Sports

By

Ian Swaby
May 14, 2025

Magician known for therapeutic applications of magic tours Sarasota

Kevin Spencer visited various locations in the community during a week as the Artist in Residence with the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By

Ian Swaby
April 17, 2025

Oak Park School cuts the ribbon on new athletic track

The school for students with disabilities received the track through a partnership between the school district and Sarasota County.

Sarasota
Schools

By

Ian Swaby
April 2, 2025

Alta Vista Elementary wins STEM classroom makeover grant from FPL

The grant will provide new materials for a classroom while also supplementing specials at the school.

Sarasota
Schools

By

Ian Swaby
March 27, 2025

Ringling student sculpts facial reconstruction bust to help solve cold case

The Forensic Art of Facial Reconstruction Workshop led by Joe Mullins, at Ringling College of Art and Design, helped lead to the resolution of a case with the Medical Examiner's Office in Fort Myers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By

Ian Swaby
March 13, 2025

School board approves new positions and vehicle leasing agreement

The school board approved new positions, which can be incorporated into future budgeting to support a variety of growing needs, as well as a leasing agreement for its white fleet vehicles.

Sarasota
Schools

By

Ian Swaby
February 26, 2025

Students perform historical research for National History Day contest

The contest, which included about 800 students, leads onto the Florida History Day Contest, followed by the national level of the competition.

Sarasota
Schools

By

Ian Swaby
February 20, 2025

Sarasota School Board approves charter school contracts, textbooks

The school board approved contracts for three existing charter schools and approved science textbooks for all grades.

Sarasota
Schools

By

Ian Swaby
February 8, 2025

Wilkinson Elementary earns Florida's first national STEM certificate

The school celebrates its receipt of the National Certificate for STEM Excellence, while it also hosted its Family STEAM Night.

Sarasota
Schools

By

Ian Swaby
February 6, 2025

Sarasota students face crackdown on cellphone usage

The Sarasota School Board looks to tighten disciplinary policy for cellphone use on campuses.

Sarasota
Schools

By

Jim DeLa
February 4, 2025

DeSantis plans to bring Ringling Museum under New College control

The transfer of stewardship is seen as part of larger plan to consolidate campuses along U.S. 41.

Sarasota
News

By

Ian Swaby
February 1, 2025

Pine View students speak with astronaut Sunita Williams via radio

Students had the chance to ask questions to astronaut Sunita Williams, one of the two astronauts currently stuck on the space station, via ham radio.

Sarasota
Schools

By

Ian Swaby
January 23, 2025

Sarasota School Board to decide on science textbooks, cellphone use

On Feb. 18, the School Board of Sarasota County will vote on a list of finalists for K-12 science textbooks and will discuss cellphone policies.

Sarasota
Schools

By Sarasota Military Academy
January 16, 2025

Building Bonds and Developing Leaders: The Sarasota Military Academy Experience

At SMA, all high school students participate in JROTC, a program that emphasizes discipline, leadership, and personal growth.

Sarasota
Schools

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By

Ian Swaby
January 11, 2025

Sarasota County Schools broke record graduation rate in 2023-24

The district had a graduation rate of 92.5% for the 2023-2024 school year, the highest in its recorded history.

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Schools

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