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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.

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

Kids enjoy trick or treating at Kiddie Academy.

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Sarasota High School Assistant Principal Merlin Schenk completed his outfit with binoculars.
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  • 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.

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

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

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file photo.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.

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Drew Angelo's best skill? Getting himself out of trouble on the course, per his Lakewood Ranch coach John Victor.
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  • 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.
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  • 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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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2016
Riverview students go for gold at homecoming dance

Riverview High School hosts Homecoming Dance with an Olympic theme.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2016
Dance fever hits Freedom families

More than 200 people turn out for mother-son night.

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Courtesy photo. School leaders cut the ribbon for the new Zazarino Center on the St. Martha Catholic School campus.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2016
St. Martha opens doors to new Zazarino Center

New Zazarino Center includes gymnasium, additional classrooms and an event hall.

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Riverview senior Keanan Dols and his Rams teammates will host the Riverview Invitational Sept. 10, at the Selby Aquatic Center.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

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Bishop Frank Dewane stands with Students stand with words used to spell out the St. Mary motto of F.I.R.E
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 29, 2016
St. Mary Academy celebrates new beginning

Dreams Are Free Catholic School is re-named St. Mary Academy.

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The meeting starts at 5:45 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2016
Bashaw renovations net savings

The School Board tonight will consider a change order for savings of more than $600,000.

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