It's high school graduation season again in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Hundreds of former seniors walk the stage to accept their diplomas.

  • By Observer Staff
  • | 3:25 p.m. May 19, 2026
  • East County
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Caps, gowns, hugs, smiles and maybe a Kleenex or two. 

It's high school graduation season again in Sarasota and Manatee counties. 

Over the last few days, hundreds of happy former high schoolers walked the walk, accepted their diplomas and took a long look at what's to come. 

Here are photos from the ceremonies thus far. We'll add more as they happen.

 

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