• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Valentine's Day Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Valentine's Day Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Sarasota | Schools

    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 22, 2016
Students re-enact Ellis Island at Phillippi Shores

Phillippi Shores Elementary School helps students trace family heritage.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Ryelee Lococo dressed as the statue of liberty to signal to passengers that they had arrived at Ellis Island.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 21, 2016
Phillippi Shores reenacts Ellis Island arrivals

Phillippi Shores Elementary students research heritage back to immigrant roots.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lead Veggie Scientist at NASA Gioia Massa and Veggie Engineer Nicole Dufour inspect the tomato plants in the Pine View School garden.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 15, 2016
NASA scientists dig Pine View garden

Pine View School hosts experts from NASA for discussion involving growing and harvesting plants in space.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Riverview alum Richie James scored three touchdowns for Middle Tennessee State University in the Bahamas Bowl Dec. 24.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota Just the Stats: 01.07.16

Sarasota Just the Stats: 01.07.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The St. Martha Catholic School boys basketball team won the Florida Gulf Coast League Championship Dec. 10.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 24, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.24.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.24.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy photo. Tuttle Elementary teacher, Jaymie Fey and Pine View School teacher, Margaret E. Spies show off their grants after the awards ceremony Wednesday night.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2015
School Board 12.10.15

Updates from schools throughout Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Dick Vitale took the opportunity to inspire students.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 4, 2015
Dick Vitale delivers scholarships to five Sarasota students

A total of $5,000 in college scholarships was awarded to five members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Norah Ceaser and Mary Pickup pluck the strings on a harp.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 30, 2015
GFA students, families celebrate holidays early

The Goldie Feldman Academy hosted a holiday celebration for families at the Sarasota Children's Garden Monday, Nov. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Courtesy photo. Donna Heath
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2015
School Board 11.26.15

Updates from schools throughout Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Trey MacDougall follows along with the performance at First Presbyterian Church Monday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 23, 2015
Preschoolers gives thanks at First Presbyterian

Students perform for parents and share a meal with classmates in anticipation of Thanksgiving.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Students sing and clap along to "Hoorah for Southside."
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 18, 2015
Southside Kindergarteners celebrate Thanksgiving through song

Kindergarten classes sing for parents and friends at Southside Elementary School Wednesday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Aziya Finley works against the clock to stack cups.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 13, 2015
School of Arts and Sciences stacks up with the world

Students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences participate in world record attempt with cup stacking.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 13, 2015
Students stack up to set world record

Students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences participate in world record attempt with cup stacking.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Liam Del Castillo leads the parade of characters dressed as a minion.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 29, 2015
Phillippi Shores goes on parade with cast of characters

The kindergarten classes at Phillippi Shores were inspired by literature for halloween costumes.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Franchesca Joseph with EmmaLee and Ted Holmes
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 24, 2015
Cardinal Mooney welcomes back alumni

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School hosts annual homecoming fish fry for families and alumni.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
« 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Sarasota

1
Sarasota nonprofit Casting For The Kids helps children with cancer and their families breathe a little easier.
  • February 6, 2026
Annual fishing tournament casts for a cause
2
Jennifer Rominiecki brought the living museum concept to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens when she was named president and CEO in 2015.
  • February 5, 2026
Botanical gardens' potential lured Rominiecki family to Sarasota
3
Capt. A.J. Grande operates a "six pack" fishing charter business who often picks up and drops off customers at Nora Patterson Park.
  • February 5, 2026
Permits will be required for charter boat operators using county parks
4
The home at 3851 Tangier Terrace was built in 2024 and has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,379 square feet of living area.
  • February 5, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 19-23 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
5
Sarasota residents Erma and Dave Miller were drawn into the world of bicycle motocross because of their son, Doug Miller, and have spent decades in the sport.
  • February 5, 2026
Sarasota couple stand side by side with BMX

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.

The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now