Schools

Liz Ramos
May 8, 2024

Braden River High senior's key to graduating: Keep moving forward

Jeremiah Gonzalez overcomes mental health challenges and focuses on focuses on positivity to get to graduation.

East County
Schools

Ian Swaby
May 7, 2024

Ringling College details plans for Signature Academic Building

The new facility is designed to be an admissions hub and provide more learning space for students.

Sarasota
Schools

Liz Ramos
May 6, 2024

USF, Manatee schools partner to address teacher shortage

Eight University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee students will start their careers with the School District of Manatee County.

East County
Schools

Observer Staff
May 4, 2024

Selby Gardens awards Sarasota student $15K leadership scholarship

State College of Florida graduate Zuleima Martinez will also receive mentoring and career guidance from Selby Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki.

Sarasota
News

Liz Ramos
May 2, 2024

Lakewood Ranch Prep class publishes collaborative novel

The class of 18 students work together on a self-published murder mystery novel.

East County
Schools

Liz Ramos
May 1, 2024

Progress continues on new schools in Lakewood Ranch

A high school is expected to open in August 2027, and a K-8 school is expected in August 2025.

East County
Schools

Liz Ramos
April 28, 2024

Tara Elementary kindergartners serve up smiles at their own restaurant

For one night only, Tara Elementary opened the Banana Leaf Restaurant to give students real-world experiences.

East County
Schools

Liz Ramos
April 23, 2024

Manatee School District faces major transportation challenges

Population spike, driver shortage and a wide geographical coverage area are among the top problems facing Manatee County.

East County
Schools

Ian Swaby
April 20, 2024

Southside Elementary offers a showcase spanning educational fields at STEAM Night

The event brought together science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics in an exhibition for the community.

Sarasota
Schools

Liz Ramos
April 19, 2024

McNeal Elementary hosts STEAM Night

Students participate in a variety of STEAM activities from coding to an art project and more.

East County
Schools

Ian Swaby
April 18, 2024

Wrestler Chris Jericho visits Booker High to inspire students

The wrestler and comic book author visited the school to encourage students — including those working on the digital art for his new graphic novel.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
April 18, 2024

Public comments remain hot topic for school board

The Sarasota County School Board approved several new staff positions and the use of an AI-based writing instruction program.

Sarasota
Schools

Liz Ramos
April 15, 2024

Students' creativity on display during ODA's first Festival of the Arts

The Festival of the Arts featured various forms of visual arts and included interactive art projects and a fashion show.

East County
Schools

Ian Swaby
April 14, 2024

$28M renovation of Booker High theater means 'enormous possibilities'

The recently completed project adds mezzanine seating, a black box theater, a costume shop and a grand lobby.

Sarasota
Schools

Liz Ramos
April 10, 2024

MTC instructor named US boating nonprofit's Educator of the Year

Freddie Fowler, a Marine Service Technology instructor at Manatee Technical College, uses his military experience to train students.

East County
Schools

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