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Ryan Kohn
July 18, 2024

Sports mean more than on-field results to these local athletes

Leadership and self-confidence are skills they will use for the rest of their lives.

East County
Schools

Ian Swaby
July 18, 2024

Agricultural scene emerges in Sarasota’s school district

New programs are being implemented, while the district prepares to open The Farm, a revamped facility at McIntosh Middle School for raising livestock and other activities.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
July 18, 2024

Interest grows in dual language programming within Sarasota school district

Dreamers Academy helped introduce the learning model in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
July 18, 2024

Major construction projects on the way for Sarasota schools

Sarasota County Schools is building two new schools, in addition to pursuing school facility replacements and renovations.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
July 18, 2024

Riverview High staffer reflects on years with the district

After joining the school district in 1998, Melissa Phillips, a food and nutrition services manager, says there’s still nowhere she’d rather be.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
July 18, 2024

The ins and outs of pick-up and drop-off

Parents and a school principal offer their advice on successfully navigating the scene of pick-up or drop-off time.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
July 17, 2024

Property tax referendum funds career pathways, teacher retention

Voters will decide whether to renew a property tax referendum in November.

Sarasota
Schools

Jim DeLa
July 17, 2024

Dual enrollment option gives Sarasota students a head start on a career

Sarasota options can suit a variety of career paths.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
July 15, 2024

Sarasota School Board candidates share stances at forum

Candidates told attendees what they would change in the school district if given a "magic wand."

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
July 11, 2024

School district optimistic following rise in standardized testing scores

The state of Florida's testing results indicated a 2% rise in third grade English Language Arts scores.

Sarasota
Schools

Observer Staff
July 3, 2024

Pine View student earns statewide leadership position

Terry Shen was elected governor by his peers at the American Legion's annual Boys State.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
June 19, 2024

Sarasota School Board extends superintendent's contract

Terry Connor, superintendent of Sarasota County Schools, is now officially signed on to serve for the next five years.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
June 18, 2024

Athletes with intellectual disabilities shine at Camp Shriver

Special Olympics Florida teamed up with Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School to bring the camp to Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
June 12, 2024

School uniforms simplified: Children’s World celebrates 60 years in business

The local retailer partners with area schools to provide a physical location for families to shop for school uniforms.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
June 5, 2024

Sarasota School Board sets vision for next 6 years, addresses VPK cost gap

The strategic plan prioritizes early childhood education and literacy.

Sarasota
Schools

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