Schools

Liz Ramos
January 2, 2024

Students pick the perfect name for their Manatee County Fair animals

Whether it's for laughs, a reference to a favorite food or a tradition, students put thought into picking an animal's name.

East County
Schools

Liz Ramos
December 22, 2023

East Bradenton students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa

These Gullett, Willis and Gene Witt elementary students can't wait to see what's under their tree Christmas day.

East County
Neighbors

Liz Ramos
December 20, 2023

Students use school holiday shops to surprise loved ones

The holiday shops allow students to buy gifts for family, friends and others without the help of their parents.

East County
Schools

Ian Swaby
December 19, 2023

Suncoast School for Innovative Studies students write letters to Santa

The second and third graders told Santa what they hoped to receive and what they were thankful for.

Sarasota
Schools

Lesley Dwyer
December 18, 2023

Myakka students decorate Wallace the Warthog cards to raise funds

The Myakka City Elementary students embellished more than 300 Wallace the Warthog holiday cards to raise money for their school.

East County
Schools

Andrew Warfield
December 14, 2023

Riverview High mourns loss of longtime principal Edward Brown Jr.

One retired teacher called Brown Jr. "The founding father of Riverview High School."

Sarasota
Schools

Observer Staff
December 14, 2023

Booker Elementary teacher named Sarasota's Teacher of the Year

Fifth grade teacher Ronnique Major was honored with the annual award by the Education Foundation of Sarasota County.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
December 13, 2023

School board calls for Bridget Ziegler's resignation

Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler has been embattled by controversy but gave no indication that she would resign from her position.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
December 12, 2023

Sarasota County Schools earns 'A' grade from Department of Education

The district maintains the rating for the 20th consecutive year.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
December 11, 2023

Sarasota School Board to request resignation of Bridget Ziegler

The Dec. 12 Sarasota County School Board meeting follows accusations of hypocrisy against Ziegler for the admission of a tryst with her husband and another woman.

Sarasota
Schools

Liz Ramos
December 11, 2023

Braden River Elementary principal supports students and teachers

Recently named School District of Manatee County’s Principal of the Year, Joshua Bennett makes his mark by transforming schools and supporting students and teachers.