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Staff and parents will be able to fill out symptoms for their household members daily.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 6, 2020
Sarasota Military Academy will launch COVID-19 tracing program

The school used its Operation Outbreak program to help prepare for its newest program which will allow real-time tracking of symptoms for students and staff..

  • Sarasota
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Maya Dean-Elois, a rising senior at Braden River High School, learns several lessons while participating in the Bank of America's Student Leaders program. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 5, 2020
East County student leads the way

Braden River High School rising senior participates in Bank of America's Student Leader program and nonprofits.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 4, 2020
Stick with school plan, health expert says

As school board members ask for specific metrics to guide them, health officials advise an Aug. 31 opening.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 29, 2020
Ready to move on from Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors celebrate a bittersweet graduation.

  • East County
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Chief Financial Officer Mitsi Corcoran says there are still many unknown COVID-19 impacts on the budget that may need to be added as amendments in the future.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 28, 2020
School board approves tentative budget, millage rate

School board members approved an overall budget of $964 million, though the full impacts of COVID-19 are still unknown.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 28, 2020
Braden River High graduates celebrate end of final chapter

Braden River High School seniors finally conclude their high school careers with graduation at LECOM Park.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 25, 2020
Grateful for graduation

Out-of-Door Academy seniors celebrate graduation with individual ceremonies.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 24, 2020
Superintendent contract, start date finalized

Brennan Asplen will begin Aug. 10 at a salary of $215,000.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 23, 2020
Sarasota school board candidates debate back to school, charter schools

Candidates faced off in a virtual forum.

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Manatee Technical College will welcome students back on campus with hybrid classes. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 23, 2020
Manatee Technical College to welcome students back on campus

Hybrid classes will allow for hands-on learning while limiting capacity on campus.

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VPA director Rebecca Abrahamson and VPA Theatre Chairman Scott Keys stand where a new lobby could be added.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 23, 2020
Booker VPA seeks $22 million renovation

The $22.5 million upgrade would add a mezzanine, classroom space, a larger lobby and a black box theater.

  • Sarasota
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The Innovation Station operates out of the University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering facility located at 1468 Boulevard of the Arts.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 23, 2020
Innovation Station receives another $1.2 million

The program helps support the growth of high-tech, high-wage jobs in Sarasota County.

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Out-of-Door Academy rising seniors Reece Whatmore and Supawadee Surattanont explain their work to address red tide with Joaquim Goes, a Columbia University professor. Students will return for in-person classes Aug. 25. File photo
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 22, 2020
Back to campus for ODA students

Out-of-Door Academy's new middle school facility provides enough space for students to be social distanced.

  • East County
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Isabella Macias, a graduating senior at Braden River High School, will sprinkle space references into her speech because of her love for space. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 22, 2020
Message of resilience to East County graduates

East County high school graduation speakers will remind classmates of their resilience through pandemic.

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The Dienna family (Maria, Denise, Michael, Ava, Nicki and Matt) advocate for school to start with complete e-learning.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 22, 2020
Virtual woes confound School District of Manatee County

Students' needs must be assessed before being able to move completely online.

  • East County
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