Schools | Sarasota | Your Observer

Sarasota | Schools

Dana Kampa
June 11, 2025

Years of hard work pay off for local high school graduate

Despite dealing with the hurricanes, Sarasota High School graduate Jacob Kalua of Lido Key celebrates his consistent academic record as a scholarship recipient.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
June 5, 2025

Riverview High graduate sets up healthy vending machine business

Branson Rudeen wasn't sure where to go after high school, but he's following in his father's footsteps with his own business.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
June 3, 2025

Booker High School celebrates 2025 graduates

Some 340 graduates of Booker High School walked the stage on May 31.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
June 3, 2025

Riverview High School graduates take the next step

Some 470 graduates took to the stage at Robarts Arena.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
May 30, 2025

Graduates walk the stage in record numbers at Sarasota High School

The class looked back at a time of both positivity and challenges during the school's 111th graduation.

Graduation

Ian Swaby
May 25, 2025

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School celebrates 2025 graduates

Over 200 students graduated at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
May 15, 2025

Sarasota students write letters about Florida for Virginia third grader

A letter from a Virginia third grader's class asked what life is like in Florida. Sarasota students provide answers.

Sarasota
Sports

Ian Swaby
May 14, 2025

Magician known for therapeutic applications of magic tours Sarasota

Kevin Spencer visited various locations in the community during a week as the Artist in Residence with the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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

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

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

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.