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A line of Sarasota County Schools Police Department cruisers sit outside of the district offices at The Landings.
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 30, 2019
Sarasota school police will staff all public campuses next year

The Sarasota County Schools Police Department will now have a presence in every public school in the district.

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 23, 2019
Sheriff’s Office participates in “Operation School Zone Safety”

The Sheriff’s Office’s participation is in partnership with the Florida Sheriffs Association.

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 22, 2019
Superintendent recommends dismissal of middle school teacher following investigation

John Russo has been teaching with Sarasota County Schools since 1996.

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Denise Cantalupo. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 18, 2019
Sarasota school district names chief of Office of Accountability and Choice

Cantalupo succeeds Natalie Rocca, who recently retired from the school district in February.

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  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 17, 2019
Students let off STEAM at McNeal Elementary

The fourth annual event at Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary features robotics, interactive music and an art show.

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 17, 2019
School Board continues debate on reserve fund calculations

As the school district enters deficit spending, board members stand divided regarding reserve fund calculations.

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Leadership Manatee Alumni Association Treasurer Neil Unruh awards Doug Wagner with the 24th Annual Kent C. Schulz Distinguished Alumni Award.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 17, 2019
School District of Manatee County administrator honored

“Every single person has value and can add value . . . Every single person counts and matters.”

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Bennett said he's enjoyed his time as a principal at Bashaw and will miss the community he helped create.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 17, 2019
Class act joins new community at Braden River Elementary

When Joshua Bennett transitions from being the principal at William H. Bashaw Elementary to Braden River Elementary, he’ll leave behind a legacy of creating friendships and building community among the students, staff and parents with whom he worked.

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Braden River High School seniors Ahmad Ibsais and Alana Kelly spoke in front of the school board in opposition of arming teachers on Tuesday, April 9.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 17, 2019
School Board of Manatee County hears opposition to arming teachers

Every time Ahmad Ibsais finds himself at a movie, a community event, a mall — or any public place— he finds himself looking for the exits in case somebody pulls a gun and starts shooting. But that doesn’t mean the Braden River High School senior wants tea

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 16, 2019
Sarasota County Schools receives international award from University of Cambridge

The Cambridge Pathway curriculum serves all students levels K-12 in at least 32 states across the country.

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 15, 2019
Student registration currently available for upcoming academic year

Parents and guardians may contact their school of choice for assistance in completing the registration form.

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Students prepare to leave Tom Honsa's class before the bell rings at Lakewood Ranch High School on Wednesday, April 3.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 10, 2019
Teachers' turn to make their move in Manatee County schools

Community members need not worry about many teachers up and leaving Lakewood Ranch High School — or other schools — after former Lakewood Ranch Principal Craig Little and athletics director Shawn Trent both took positions with the new high school, noted t

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Braden River JROTC members about to compete in the male armed platoon event kneel to pray prior to taking the field.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 10, 2019
You know the drill — 'Believe'

Braden River High JROTC drill team heads for state championships.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2019
Braden River High students won't forget this prom

"Forget-me-not" theme leads to unforgettable night at Grove in Lakewood Ranch.

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Ali Aoudi and Molly Lofthouse, both Lakewood Ranch High juniors, enjoyed a quick trip to the Eiffel Tower.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 7, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High students enjoy a prom date in Paris

Lakewood Ranch High School students enjoy their promo at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota.

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