CHARTER REVIEW BOARD: County charter changes debated
August 12, 2010
Five candidates with diverse backgrounds are trying to fill two Charter Review Board seats.
HOSPITAL BOARD: Candidates differ on expansion policy
August 12, 2010
Only one of six hospital board seats up for grabs is on the primary election ballot Aug. 24. The two candidates agree on the millage rate, but have different views over a possible expansion into Manatee County.
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: Booker to showcase memories
August 12, 2010
Starting in August, the Booker High School campus will be undergoing construction to provide students with a brand new campus.
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Freshman: Madison Gates
August 12, 2010
The only qualm Madison Gates has about her first day at Riverview High School, even though she hasn't attended class on a school campus since the sixth grade, is whether her father will show up wearing a T-shirt that reads, "I'm Madison Gates' Dad."
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: Miss Contradictory: Jillian Polk
August 12, 2010
Jillian Polk can usually be found in one of two places: kicking up grass as she sprints down the soccer field or serenading with a microphone.
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Sassy Swimmer: Ann Marie Brasacchio
August 12, 2010
An incoming junior at Pineview School, 16-year-old Ann Marie Brasacchio is incredibly sassy … or, rather an incredible SASSY swimmer.
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Smooth Operator: Bob Barnes
August 12, 2010
If you've called a Sarasota or Manatee County public schools in the past 10 years, chances are you’ve been greeted by a smooth baritone voice while you're on hold.
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The SGA President: Joie Giannini
August 12, 2010
As a high school student, it's great to have the Student Government Association president as your friend and on your side, and Giovanna "Joie" Giannini is no exception.
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Kindergartner: Kylee Langeneger
August 12, 2010
Wearing a headband in the hottest shade of pink, Kylee Langeneger stands on her tiptoes and presses her nose against the window before tugging open the door.
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Principal: Steve Dragon
August 12, 2010
Some kids at Southside Elementary might actually want to be sent to the new principal's office.
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19 Cancer Education Series at Doctors Hospital
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Jun
19 Anni Piper, Australia's First Lady Of Blues, On Tour
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm - Jun
20 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Jun
20 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Charitable lesson
06/13/13
Temple Emanu–El Religious School donated its tzedakah — which means charity of righteousness in Hebrew — for the 2012-13 school year. -
Mind blowing
06/13/13
Sarasota Christian School sent four teams — the most in Florida — to the Odyssey of the Mind's World Finals May 23 to May 25, at Michigan State University. -
Top Truitt
06/06/13
The Board of Directors of Leadership Florida, the president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and four Florida Leadership graduates nominated Sarasota's Pam Truitt, of Truitt Consulting, for a position on the board of directors.
