Schools

Liz Ramos
December 1, 2024

Gene Witt Elementary School celebrates its 30th anniversary

Founding teachers say the family atmosphere and values of the school stay strong 30 years after it was built.

East County
Schools

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

Liz Ramos
November 22, 2024

McNeal Elementary hosts annual kindergarten Thanksgiving program

Kindergartners sing and gobble the night away.

East County
Schools

Liz Ramos
November 21, 2024

Lakewood Ranch's Willis Elementary hosts fall field day

Field day activities put students into the competitive spirit.

East County
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

Liz Ramos
November 20, 2024

New Manatee County School Board members primed for the post

Board members say they are focused on learning more about each other while prioritizing areas such as early literacy.

East County
Schools

Liz Ramos
November 19, 2024

Braden River High marching band claims state 2A title

The Marching Band of Pirates win first place, and Parrish Community High's Pride of Parrish Marching Band placed fourth in the same division.

East County
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

Liz Ramos
November 13, 2024

Braden River Middle principal named Manatee County's Principal of the Year

Kimberlain Zenon-Richardson has lead Braden River Middle School since 2019.

East County
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

Liz Ramos
November 6, 2024

Manatee River Artists Guild's donations bring students new opportunities

Haile Middle School students visit museums and Freedom Elementary students explore new artistic mediums.

East County
Schools

Observer Staff
November 1, 2024

USF Sarasota-Manatee chancellor to retire

Karen Holbrook has led the campus through significant growth.

Sarasota
Schools

Liz Ramos
October 31, 2024

Manatee County students to make up educational time lost from hurricanes

Changes to the academic calendar have been announced for this school year.

East County
Schools

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