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By Brynn Mechem
July 26, 2021

Sarasota teacher finishes as runner-up for Florida Teacher of the Year

Fruitville Elementary School teacher Kari Johnson, the Sarasota Schools Teacher of the Year, was one of five finalists for the statewide honor.

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By Brynn Mechem
July 21, 2021

Cardinal Mooney adds two new administrators

Amy Gorman was named the Director of Development and Julie Santiago has been promoted to Director of Student Life.

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By Brynn Mechem
July 15, 2021

Sarasota superintendent receives top marks

Sarasota schools superintendent was ranked as "highly effective" after his first year on the job, triggering performance-based pay increases.

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By Brynn Mechem
July 14, 2021

Camp encourages young girls to pursue STEM careers

Tech Trek accepts about 100 young, female students from around Florida. This year, six Sarasota County Schools students were chosen.

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By Brynn Mechem
July 13, 2021

Sarasota school board rates superintendent as 'highly effective'

Asplen gets highest possible rating for board after challenge-filled first year.

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By Brynn Mechem
July 7, 2021

Florida Studio Theater to offer camp to youth on the autism spectrum

The Puzzle Project will be offered to children ages 7-12 who are on the autism spectrum.

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By Brynn Mechem
June 23, 2021

Despite dip, Sarasota lands in top five for Florida Standards Assessments

Third grade students tested four percentage points lower in English Language Arts than in 2019.

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By Brynn Mechem
June 23, 2021

School district weighs effects of lower enrollment for 2021-22

The district is expecting about 920 fewer students than it projected, which has a direct impact on how much money the district receives.

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By Brynn Mechem
June 9, 2021

Southside Elementary principal moves to Sarasota Middle

Jennifer Nzeza, who has served as principal at Southside Elementary since 2018, will be the new principal of Sarasota Middle School.

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By Brynn Mechem
June 8, 2021

Parents make the call on school masks for next academic year

Sarasota School Board makes clear masks are optional for 2021-22 but backs off from requiring teachers to enforce parents' wishes.

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By Brynn Mechem
June 7, 2021

Phillippi Shores names new principal

Holly Staley most recently served as a principal at an elementary school in New York.

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By Observer Staff
June 7, 2021

Four Sarasota-area students appointed to U.S. service academies

Sarasota-area graduates among 11 put forward by Buchanan and Steube.

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By Harry Sayer
June 5, 2021

Riverview High School celebrates Class of 2021 at graduation

The graduation event was held on June 5.

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By Brynn Mechem
May 31, 2021

Resident starts program to connect students with industry giants

Global Innovators Academy encourages students to connect with innovators and write about the advice they receive.

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Schools

By Brynn Mechem
May 20, 2021

Community Day School students build a home for their feathered friends

Middle school students used geometry to design and construct a coop for the campus' four hens.

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