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Cheryl Hughes is the Exceptional Student Education Gifted Coordinator while Nicole Cox heads Exceptional Student Education for the School District of Manatee County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 21, 2023
Gifted student eligibility requires a complete package

IQ, motivation, leadership and more figured into the equation before moving a student into the gifted program.

  • East County
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Members of the Riverview High School Mock Trial Club simulate a murder trial at the Sarasota Bar Association's 12th Judicial Circuit High School Mock Trial Competition.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 20, 2023
Extracurricular activities evolve to suit students' interests

With so many differing interests among students, faculty at Sarasota and Manatee county schools are rising to the challenge and introducing new clubs and activities.

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Ballet students at Booker High School in Sarasota.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 20, 2023
Manatee, Sarasota school districts work to boost arts programs

After arts programs saw lower involvement as a result of the pandemic, schools are boosting their offerings.

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Sarasota County Schools plans to rebuild Garden Elementary School in Venice while keeping the current building in operation.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 20, 2023
New schools on the way in Sarasota

Three new schools are being constructed to address growth in the central and southern part of the county.

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Tara Elementary School will undergo a renovation and addition.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 20, 2023
Construction projects progress at east Bradenton schools in new school year

Additions or renovations will take place at Freedom and Tara elementary schools, Haile Middle and Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
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Terrence Connor was selected as superintendent of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 20, 2023
New Sarasota superintendent describes his holistic approach to education

Terrence Connor brings a history of experience in education, having previously held roles including principal, chief academic officer and deputy superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Noah Rueping, a rising senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, volunteers as a camp counselor for the school's FFA summer camp to earn hours toward Bright Futures.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 20, 2023
A guide to the Bright Futures Scholarship program

Every student in Florida can attend can receive a post-secondary education for less money through the Bright Futures Scholarship program.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jason Wysong has been named the next superintendent of the School District of Manatee County.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 20, 2023
Manatee schools' new superintendent ready to impact more students

Throughout his career, Jason Wysong has been looking for the next opportunity to make a bigger impact.

  • East County
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Superintendent Terrence Connor talks with Administrator Roy Sprinkle and Communications and Community Relations Director Craig Maniglia.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 17, 2023
Terrence Connor sworn in as superintendent of Sarasota County Schools

Following his selection on June 14, Connor officially took over as superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Rep. Vern Buchanan nominated Lakewood Ranch's Chase Merriam and Jaden Blank to the U.S. Military Academy.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 11, 2023
Two Lakewood Ranch residents earn their enrollment to West Point

After receiving nominations from U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, Jaden Blank and Chase Merriam have enrolled at the military academy.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy staff members and school partners tour the new upper school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 3, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy's upper school takes shape

The building is expected to be complete in time for the first day of school Aug. 10.

  • East County
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Jason Wysong says he feels "as well prepared as anyone could be to come into a superintendent seat."
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 3, 2023
School superintendent Jason Wysong talks about his priorities in Manatee County

Jason Wysong shares his vision for the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
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Karen Holbrook, the regional chancellor of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, and Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, can't wait to see the completed Aviation Maintenance Technician School.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 1, 2023
Aviation Maintenance Technician School ready for takeoff at SRQ

Manatee Technical College and Suncoast Technical College, among other partners, celebrate the groundbreaking of the new aviation school that will offer hands-on opportunities for students.

  • East County
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Shelbie Ricks looks forward to educating future generations on the agriculture industry while building on her family's legacy.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 28, 2023
College degree leads to new opportunities for first-generation graduate

Bradenton's Shelbie Ricks will pass on her family's agriculture knowledge and legacy as a teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School.

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Adam Green, the instructor of Manatee Technical College's new diesel systems technician program, works with Ryan Lazarus, LJ Grover, Cade Cannon, David Ruiz-Martinez and Paige Godwin.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 28, 2023
Manatee Technical College's new diesel program is in high gear

Students received several offers from prospective employers even before finishing the class.

  • East County
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