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Liz Ramos
July 30, 2022

Changes coming to standardized testing in Sarasota and Manatee counties

With the new Florida Assessment of Student Thinking, students will be tested three times per year.

East County
Schools

Liz Ramos
July 29, 2022

High school survival tips from those who know

Current students offer tips on avoiding high school pitfalls.

East County
Schools

Ryan Kohn
July 29, 2022

Early preparation key in getting students to eat healthy

Here are some tips for low-stress meal preparation as your child heads to school.

East County
Schools

Lesley Dwyer
July 25, 2022

Longboat Island Chapel awards 10 scholarships to local students

The students each received $1,500 for tuition, boarding and books.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Eric Garwood
July 6, 2022

Pay hike aims to solidify hiring, retention

School district's lowest-paid employees will begin school year at $15 an hour.

Sarasota
Schools

Lesley Dwyer
July 6, 2022

The most wonderful time of the year

Back to school season often comes just in time for parents, but it can be fraught with chores, lists and bigger-picture reflection.

Sarasota
Schools

Harry Sayer
July 5, 2022

A new school year often means a big transition

Students and parents reflect on moving into middle school and high school.

Sarasota
Schools

Andrew Warfield
June 30, 2022

Three planned new schools will house 5,100 student in flourishing south Sarasota County

Two new schools in Wellen Park and a third nearby will serve the Venice-North Port area as Sarasota County Public Schools plans for growth. A historic school will also get a makeover.

Sarasota
Schools

Ryan Kohn
June 23, 2022

Former Sarasota High baseball star was a key piece of Florida State's bullpen in 2022

Conner Whittaker held a 2.48 ERA over 36.1 innings as a freshman at FSU. He thanks his high school coaches for making his transition to college ball a smooth one.