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Ian Swaby
December 19, 2024

Holiday House SRQ brings the joy of gift-giving to underserved students

The nonprofit, now serving four Sarasota schools, provides a festive shopping experience allowing kids to take gifts for family and one for themselves.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
December 14, 2024

USF Sarasota-Manatee honors regional chancellor as she prepares to retire

The campus attributes accomplishments to Karen Holbrook including the opening of the Student Center and Atala Residence Hall.

Sarasota
Schools

Observer Staff
December 3, 2024

Pine View School evacuated after bomb threat

The incident also may be connected to other false alarms across the U.S.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
November 27, 2024

Rezoning to relocate 1,187 Sarasota students to Skye Ranch School

The school board unanimously approved a proposal that would rezone students from Ashton Elementary, Lakeview Elementary and Sarasota Middle to the new K-8 Skye Ranch School.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
November 23, 2024

Sarasota School Board swears in newly elected members

Liz Barker was sworn in for her first term, while Tom Edwards was sworn in for a second term.

Sarasota
Schools

Jim DeLa
November 22, 2024

Sarasota High lockdown blamed on nearby construction

Sarasota High was on a brief lockdown Friday, which was apparently a false alarm.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
November 21, 2024

Sarasota Middle School surprises school counselor with national award

Carmen Larson was recognized as the country's counselor of the year by the American School Counselor Association.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
November 18, 2024

McIntosh Middle Fall Festival celebrates the season and the school's offerings

Now in its second year, the fall festival brought together departments from throughout the school for activities, crafts and more.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
November 8, 2024

Sarasota County Schools millage referendum is top performer in state

The referendum passed through 84.06% of the vote.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
October 24, 2024

Sarasota schools highlight property tax referendum ahead of general election

The referendum provides funding for a variety of needs in the school district ranging from arts, to career and technical education, to safety and security.