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Sarasota | Schools

Members of the Riverview High School Mock Trial Club simulate a murder trial at the Sarasota Bar Association's 12th Judicial Circuit High School Mock Trial Competition.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 20, 2023
Extracurricular activities evolve to suit students' interests

With so many differing interests among students, faculty at Sarasota and Manatee county schools are rising to the challenge and introducing new clubs and activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Ballet students at Booker High School in Sarasota.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 20, 2023
Manatee, Sarasota school districts work to boost arts programs

After arts programs saw lower involvement as a result of the pandemic, schools are boosting their offerings.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota County Schools plans to rebuild Garden Elementary School in Venice while keeping the current building in operation.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 20, 2023
New schools on the way in Sarasota

Three new schools are being constructed to address growth in the central and southern part of the county.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Terrence Connor was selected as superintendent of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 20, 2023
New Sarasota superintendent describes his holistic approach to education

Terrence Connor brings a history of experience in education, having previously held roles including principal, chief academic officer and deputy superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Noah Rueping, a rising senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, volunteers as a camp counselor for the school's FFA summer camp to earn hours toward Bright Futures.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 20, 2023
A guide to the Bright Futures Scholarship program

Every student in Florida can attend can receive a post-secondary education for less money through the Bright Futures Scholarship program.

  • East County
  • Schools
Superintendent Terrence Connor talks with Administrator Roy Sprinkle and Communications and Community Relations Director Craig Maniglia.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 17, 2023
Terrence Connor sworn in as superintendent of Sarasota County Schools

Following his selection on June 14, Connor officially took over as superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Karen Holbrook, the regional chancellor of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, and Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, can't wait to see the completed Aviation Maintenance Technician School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 1, 2023
Aviation Maintenance Technician School ready for takeoff at SRQ

Manatee Technical College and Suncoast Technical College, among other partners, celebrate the groundbreaking of the new aviation school that will offer hands-on opportunities for students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Terrence Connor was selected as superintendent of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 18, 2023
Sarasota superintendent chosen for experience as board talks 'culture war'

Terrence Connor was selected for the role of superintendent of Sarasota County Schools through a vote of 3-2.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Terrence Connor was named as the new superintendent of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 14, 2023
Terrence Connor selected as superintendent of Sarasota County Schools

Connor was selected from four candidates considered for the administrative role.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Richard Corcoran was named interim president of New College of Florida earlier this year.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • June 14, 2023
New College interim president shares his thoughts on the changes

No stranger to stirring things up, Richard Corcoran goes all-in on a transformation of a liberal arts college.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 8, 2023
Sarasota County to host public meetings on superintendent selection

Candidate interviews and an open house will take place on June 12, while a final selection will be made on June 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Amani Washington and Trinity Adams
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 21, 2023
Graduation 2023: Booker High School

Multiple students offered words of advice as students headed into the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Gabriel Chiha and Julianna Chin
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 21, 2023
Graduation 2023: Riverview High School

Students celebrated the future as they received their diplomas.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Siblings Alexandria Smith and Rex Smith
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 21, 2023
Graduation 2023: Sarasota High School

Students received words of advice while friends parted ways on Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
First-grader Skye Moore is assisted by Autumn McConnell, while first-grader Colton Boley works on an assignment, at Summer Success Institute.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 18, 2023
Sarasota summer learning programs keep students on track

The Summer Success Institute and Summer Learning Academies ensure students continue learning during the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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