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Schools

Cinderella and Prince Charming meet at the royal ball played by Ella Wicks and Nick Rich, respectively.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 20, 2015
Southside Elementary enchants with musical Cinderella

Parents enjoyed an evening of music, dance and magic with the Southside Elementary School production of Disney's Cinderella Kids Wednesday, May 20 at The Players Theater.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 19, 2015
Students honor SMA co-founder with ceremony

The co-founder and former head of school for the Sarasota Military Academy retired after more than 15 years at the helm with a special ceremony during morning formations with cadets Tuesday morning.

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Students circled up to dance in the Polo Grill ballroom.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 17, 2015
Braden River High School celebrates prom on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Students danced at Polo Grill.

  • East County
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Janet Williams, Bunni Roberts, Tina Backhus, Marcy Davidson, Linda Haluska and Mary Searing are all teachers who have been at Tara Elementary School since it opened 23 years ago.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 16, 2015
Marcy Davidson retires from Tara Elementary School

Davidson's colleagues threw her a party to celebrate her 23 years at Tara.

  • East County
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Basia Kuehn plays in the chamber orchestra.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 16, 2015
Nolan Middle fills Lakewood Ranch Main Street for annual fundraiser

Parents, teachers and students put on Nolan Night on Main Street Saturday, May 16.

  • East County
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Lauren Mucci and Karley Garcia
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 16, 2015
Sarasota High School prom transports students to Bollywood

Sarasota High School students were transported to Bollywood for prom Saturday, May 16 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Charlie and Beth Horn decorate a picture frame together.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 15, 2015
Students flutter for First Presbyterian Butterfly Ball

Fluttering on the dance floor was in order for the First Presbyterian Preschool annual Butterfly Ball Friday, May 15.

  • Sarasota
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Braden River Middle School dancers perform a routine to Love Runs Out.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 14, 2015
Tara Elementary, Braden River Middle School dancers team up for recital

Elementary and middle school dance students presented 14 routines to friends and family.

  • East County
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Peyton Gray, a kindergartener, dances back to his seat after winning the All-Pro Dad Breakfast raffle for a t-shirt.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 12, 2015
Willis Elementary students and dads bond at final All Pro Dad Breakfast

Students said why they thought their dads were cool, and fathers described their proudest moments.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 11, 2015
Ashton hits home run with World Series Day

Students run the bases and the event for the annual Ashton Elementary School World Series Day at Twin Lakes Park.

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Arasay Perez and Pablo Infante pose for a quick photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 10, 2015
Booker prom goes through the looking glass

Students spent the night in wonderland dancing with classmates for the Booker High School Prom Saturday, May 9 at Michael’s on East.

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Students sing a long with “Style” by Taylor Swift.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 10, 2015
Cobalt dance takes students to new heights

City skylines and hints of gold transported students to the top of a skyscraper for an “urban lux” theme for the Pine View annual Cobalt dance Saturday, May 9 at The Devyn.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 9, 2015
Four years in the making, Riverview seniors enjoy prom

Riverview High School hosted its senior prom on May 9 at the Hyatt Regency.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 7, 2015
How is your mom special?

Students at Phillippi Shores Elementary School and B.D. Gullett Elementary School wish their mothers' a happy Mother's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Colin Reid
  • May 6, 2015
LeVar Burton brings Reading Rainbow to Sarasota

Students at Emma E. Booker Elementary get a sneak peak at new episodes with LeVary Burton from Reading Rainbow on Friday, May 1.

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