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By Jay Heater |
September 6, 2023

I shudder to think of the consequences of not putting up shutters

Residents of Lakewood Ranch area mostly were confident of not having to put up shutters for Hurricane Idalia.

East County
Opinion

By Ryan Kohn |
September 25, 2023

East County Athlete of the Week: Aryanna Spainhower

The Braden River High volleyball senior had 11 kills, 18 digs and a block in a 3-1 win over Riverview High.

East County
Sports

By Matt Walsh |
March 7, 2024

New College plan makes no sense for taxpayers

New College of Florida’s new president, Richard Corcoran, and the DeSantis board appointees have an ambitious plan. But when you analyze the economics, you can’t justify the $400 million-plus cost to taxpayers.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Whitney Elfstrom |
May 17, 2019

Surprise! Pine View School senior receives $20,000 scholarship from FPL

Florida Power and Light Co. surprised Lucas Gifford with an annual scholarship.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
April 23, 2014

Robot Wars

This week, two teams from Nolan Middle School face off against 800 others in the 2014 VEX Robotics World Championship.

East County
News

By Liz Ramos |
February 4, 2023

Tara Elementary students harvest ideas at Fruits and Veggies Day

The elementary school in Bradenton showcases the ingenuity of fourth and fifth graders.

East County
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
August 24, 2023

Suncoast School grows opportunities for students to find their talents

The school’s new principal, Fayth Jenkins, is helping the school expand the scope of its educational opportunities.

Sarasota
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
November 6, 2023

Pine View School students' science project to travel to space

A project by four Pine View School students will be among a series of student experiments carried out on the International Space Station.

Sarasota
Schools

By Observer Staff |
April 29, 2015

Robot wars

During the 2015 VEX Robotics World Championships, held April 14 through April 18 in Louisville, Ky., East County students showcased their love of robots while taking home top honors.

East County
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
November 17, 2021

Bradenton's Bashaw Elementary enhances its STEAM program

Students at Bradenton's Bashaw Elementary will learn about drones, 3D printers, robotics and more through WOZ Ed kits.

East County
Schools

By Adrian Moore and Grayce Burns |
February 9, 2022

Innovation can help save Sarasota Bay and the Everglades

New robot weeders could save farmers from using harmful herbicides that contribute to runoff and poor water quality.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Liz Ramos |
March 10, 2021

New challenge for BotTanks in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's gifted STEM students must compete virtually in the FIRST program.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
March 26, 2014

Haile Middle School students know their robotics

The Haile Middle School robotics team captured the state title at the VEX Robotics Championship, held March 1 in Tampa.

East County
Neighbors

By Kristen Herhold |
August 6, 2015

Mote gets robotic

Spending a week playing with Legos, robots and technology is a dream come true for many children. Students lived that dream at Mote Marine Aquarium’s Aquabots summer camp.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Josh Siegel |
February 14, 2014

Haile robotics team earns admission to state competition

Haile Middle School's VEX Robotic Team won the 'Tampa Prep Throwdown' this month, qualifying the squad for the Florida VEX Robotics State Championship.

East County
News

By Kelsey Grau |
June 20, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Mote's Underwater Robotics Summer Camp

Students discover the world of underwater robotics June 19, at Mote's Keating Marine Education Center. The week-long summer camp teaches participants the skills needed to design and build their own underwater robot or remotely operated vehicle.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Harriet Sokmensuer |
January 7, 2014

Students to stage robotics contest before School Board meeting

The students, from Brookside, Heron Creek, Sarasota and Woodland middle schools, are enrolled in the Technology Engineering Education course, which is part of the district's CTE program.