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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 5, 2017
Record run in Lakewood Ranch

Annual fundraising run in Lakewood Ranch has record participation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Giant games will benefit students and employees of the school district, team members hope. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2017
Haile students take on construction challenge

What happens when you combine community service, education and a splash of fun?

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2017
Bonfire lights night at school event

Day or night, Braden River Elementary families ready for fun.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 21, 2017
Jail time aids school classrooms

Winter carnival proves a success for McNeal families, teachers

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kathy Whyte takes a bit out of her seafood paella at the inaugural Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival in 2016.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 19, 2017
Sarasota Calendar 01.19.17

See what's happening in Sarasota this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ashley Murnen portrays Baloo, the bear, in "The Jungle Book." Photo by Sorcha Augustine.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 19, 2016
Creatures great and small highlight student performances

Woodland Fine Arts Academy presented three shows for audiences.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Natasha Wanjohi said her goal is to get her max clean and jerk up to 150 pounds in six months.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 30, 2016
Veteran coach starts uplifting club at YMCA

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 5, 2016
Leadership Academy honors Superintendent Lori White

The Sarasota County Schools Leadership Academy recognized Superintendent Lori White during a tribute Saturday evening.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2016
Halloween fun goes on parade

Kids enjoy trick or treating at Kiddie Academy.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota High School Assistant Principal Merlin Schenk completed his outfit with binoculars.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 13, 2016
SHS students, faculty get tacky for spirit week

Students at Sarasota High School dress as tacky tourists for Homecoming Spirit Week.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Manatee County required the closure of four public schools Oct. 7 so they could be used as shelters for Hurricane Matthew.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2016
Manatee County School Board reschedules classes

Instructional days have been added to make up time lost from hurricanes.

  • East County
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file photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2016
Sarasota County schools to remain open during storm

Public schools in Sarasota County will be open on Friday, Oct. 7.

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Sofia Rodriguez performs with the Bay Haven School of Basics Plus Broadway Club during a school assemble to celebrate the 90th anniversary. Friday, Sept. 30.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2016
Bay Haven hosts spirited 90th anniversary

Bay Haven School of Basics Plus celebrates 90th anniversary with Spirit Day and musical performances.

  • Sarasota
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Drew Angelo's best skill? Getting himself out of trouble on the course, per his Lakewood Ranch coach John Victor.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2016
Lakewood Ranch sophomore golfer has short game to achieve lofty goals

Mustangs' No. 1 hopes his talent leads to a college scholarship.

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File photo. The pool of finalists for Sarasota County School Board superintendent is narrowed down to three candidates.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2016
Superintendent finalist withdraws application

Three finalists remain in consideration for the position of Sarasota County School Board superintendent.

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