Schools

Madison Bierl
April 26, 2025

Lakewood Ranch High senior ready to begin career at US Naval Academy

Vicente Rivera says he loves structure so a military academy is a great fit.

East County
Schools

Madison Bierl
April 23, 2025

Braden River Middle students experience real-life civics lesson

The students took a road trip to Tallahassee to visit the Florida State Capitol.

East County
Schools

Madison Bierl
April 22, 2025

Young actors love the challenge of 'Hadestown: Teen Edition'

It was a different kind of challenge for the Ovation School of Musical Theatre students.

East County
Schools

Madison Bierl
April 20, 2025

Braden River Elementary showcases project-based learning at Innovation Expo

The first graders developed a love for bees and planted flowers to attract them.

East County
Schools

Madison Bierl
April 19, 2025

'Hadestown' will be Braden River High theater director's final show

Ricardo Robinson-Shinall is leaving Braden River High after 15 years.

East County
Schools

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

Madison Bierl
April 13, 2025

Tara's Ray of Sunshine has brightened the lives of students for two decades

Raymond Turner, a volunteer tutor at Tara Elementary School, has been offering his math skills and advice since 2004.

East County
Schools

Madison Bierl
April 9, 2025

Three East County schools headed to Vex Robotics World Championship

Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School, Virgil Mills Elementary School, Carlos E. Haile Middle School and Dr. Mona Jain Middle School are going to compete in Dallas, Texas.

East County
Schools

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

Madison Bierl
April 2, 2025

Braden River High TSA president leads team to a state championship

Sheena Kurakula now finishes her TSA career with a trip to the nationals with her teammates.

East County
Schools

Madison Bierl
April 2, 2025

New Braden River Middle teacher takes concert band to superior ratings

Ethan Hacker has his band finely tuned only a year after he took over the program.

East County
Schools

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

Madison Bierl
March 25, 2025

Braden River High junior wins Black History Month essay contest

Aaron Gordon, who loves music, picked Ray Charles as his subject for the essay.

East County
Schools

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

Jim DeLa
March 5, 2025

Willis Elementary students recall grandparents' love in essay contest

Willis Elementary gets top two spots in Manatee County Retried Educators' Association contest.

East County
Schools

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